Motherboard P5RD1-V Deluxe
E1818 First Edition V1 March 2005 Copyright © 2005 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 ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Typography .......................................................................................... x P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary ...........................................
Contents 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ...................
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 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 .................................................................
Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 ASUS Home Theater ........................................................... 5-17 5.5.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater .............................. 5-17 5.5.2 Launching ASUS Home Theater ............................ 5-20 5.5.3 Using ASUS Home Theater ................................... 5-21 5.5.4 Entertainment modes ........................................... 5-23 5.5.5 Setup .................................................................... 5-33 RAID configurations ....
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 manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and O4B processors Supports Intel® FMB 1.
P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary Special features ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R.
P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Anti-virus utility InterVideo® WinDVD® Suite InterVideo® Home Theater® Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Due to chipset limitation, you cannot configure a RAID 0/JBOD set across more than two hard disk drives.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ....................................................................
1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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.
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® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.
8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 5-10 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1573 Southbridge.
1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 4-20 and 4-22 for details. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s).
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS 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 4-6 for details.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-18 2.6 Jumpers ........................
2.1 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.
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. 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. 2.2.
2.2.3 Motherboard layout FANSEL PARALLEL PORT ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 EATXPWR PRI_IDE ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In 30.5cm (12.0in) Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN_USB34 DDR DIMM_A2(64 bit,184-pin module) F_USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 VGA DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) KB1 MS1 24.5cm (9.
2.2.4 2-4 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-20 3. PCI Express slots 2-20 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-22 3. CPU Fan type selector (3-pin FANSEL) 2-23 Rear panel connectors Page 1. Parallel port 2-24 2. IEEE 1394a port 2-24 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-24 4. Rear Speaker Out port 2-24 5. Side Speaker Out port 2-24 6. Line In port 2-24 7. Line Out port 2-24 8.
Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC IDE) 2-27 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-28 4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 2-29 5. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) 2-29 6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-29 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-30 8. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 2-30 9. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 2-31 10.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. 2.3.1 • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
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. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 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.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A B 3. A B B A Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3 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. 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.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2) Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, install only i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel.
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component CL A B C 512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • 256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • • 512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component CL A B C 256 MB GEIL GLX2563200UP – SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A – • • 256 MB GEIL GD3200-512DC – SS WLCSP Package – • • • 256 MB crucial BL3264Z402.8TG Ballistix SS – 2 512 MB crucial BL6464Z402.16TG Ballistix DS – 2 256 MB Novax 96M425653CE-40TB6 CEON SS C2S56D30TP-5 2.5 • 512 MB Novax 96M451253CE-40TB6 CEON DS C2S56D30TP-5 2.
2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 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. DDR DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.5 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. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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2.5.4 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.
2.6 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.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, 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). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
3. CPU Fan type selector (3-pin FANSEL) Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. FANSEL P5RD1-V ® 2 1 4-pin CPU fan (Default) 3 2 3-pin CPU fan P5RD1-V DELUXE CPU Fan type setting We recommend the use of a 4-pin CPU fan.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 14 12 13 11 10 9 1. P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 2. I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
8. T V I n p o r t . This port serves as a TV tuner that allows you to watch and record live TV on your desktop computer. The onboard TV tuner complies with NTSC TV standard. If the TV system in your area is PAL or SECAM, make sure you attach the NTSC-to-PAL adaptor that comes with your motherboard package. 9 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects a microphone. 1 0 . C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) .
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBODconfiguration. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on creating a RAID configuration. Enable the Serial ATA Controller item in the BIOS if you want to use the Serial ATA RAID feature.
4. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12 V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE Serial port connector USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5RD1-V USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended for a fully-configured system.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5RD1-V Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 8. ® CD P5RD1-V DELUXE CD audio connector 9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
1 0 . 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. By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
1 2 . Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
1 4 . TV capture in connector (16-1 pin CAP_IN) This connector is for a video capture cable module that allows you to capture and save video files into your computer. TV S-OUT(S-Video) TV-out/capture-in module TV C-OUT(RCA Jack) CAP S-IN CAP C-IN Capture-in ® S-video Y-in CVBS inputs GND GND GND GND S-video C-in CAP AL-IN P5RD1-V CAP AR-IN P5RD1-V DELUXE Capture-in connector GND GND GND GND GND GND Audio in Right Audio in Left CAP_IN 1 5 .
1 6 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER IDE LED Reset Ground PANEL PWR Ground ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- P5RD1-V PLED- PLED+ PLED RESET PWR P5RD1-V DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ..................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 2. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 1. If you are using Windows® XP: 2. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r .
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.6 Boot menu .....................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
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. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file.
3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.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.
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1VD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Advance Check........ Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5.
4.1.3 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 Tests (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 and rename the same to P 5 R D 1 V D . R O M M. 2.
4.1.4 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 the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
4.1.5 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: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
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. 2.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave : : : : General help [16:37:21] [Tue,01/11/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time. System Information Sub-menu items 4.2.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [16:37:21] [Tue, 01/11/2005] [1.44M, 3.
4.3 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 “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Fifth IDE Master Sixth IDE Master Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth 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. Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : : : : : : : : : Hard Disk ST320413A 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 01/10/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 192 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
4.4 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. Adjust system frequency/voltage USB Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 4.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps).
4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AiBooster Support AI Overclocking PCIE Frequency SPECTRUM [Enabled] [Auto] [100] [Auto] DDR Voltage VCore Voltage Select Over NB Core Voltage 1.2V Over PCIE Voltage 1.8V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AiBooster Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Ai Booster. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.
The following items appear only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < + > and < - > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numberic keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
The following item appears when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [AI N.O.S]. N.O.S Mode [Auto] Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode. Select either of the following configuration options: A u t o - loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting. S t a n d a r d - activates overclocking on a threshold between light and heavy CPU loading. S e n s i t i v e - activates overclocking on a light CPU loading. H e a v y L o a d - activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading.
VCore Voltage Select [Auto] Sets the operating Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.675V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.600V] [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] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.
4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU Settings Manufacturer : Intel Brand String : Genuine Intel (R) CPU 3.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for NB Northbridge Configuration Memory Reference Code (MRC) Version 3.
Advanced NB DRAM IT/2T Command Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM CAS Select DRAM tRP Select DRAM tRCD Select DRAM tRAS Select Refresh Rate Select [2T] [Enabled] [3.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [8.0 Clocks] [7.8 us] Address would be available 2 clocks before command. 0 - Disable 1 - Enable DRAM IT/2T Command [2T] Sets the DRAM timing.
Video Display Devices [Auto] Allows you to select the video display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT only] [TV only] TV Standard [NTSC] Allows you to select the TV standard in your area.
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Philips TV Tuner [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Philips TV tuner. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI Port MIDI IRQ Select [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [1.
The following item appeasr only when the P a r a l l e l M o d e item is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows you to select the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Game port.
4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.
4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power button is pressed. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed.
Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try.
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] [51ºC/122.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed [3813 RPM] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V] Q-Fan Support [Disabled] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system.
Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to save changes and exit.
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter summary 5 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 ...........................
5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 • 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.
5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ATI Radeon® XPress 200 Chipset Driver Installs the ATI Radeon® XPress 200 chipset driver. ULi Chipset Driver Installs the ULi chipset driver. Make ULi Chipset Driver Disk Allows you to create the ULI chipset driver disk for Serial ATA and RAID features.
5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS PC Probe 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.
A S U S AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
5.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST).
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to 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.
5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system.
5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC861 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for three ports (Line-In, Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.
To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t button. 2. Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. The audio settings take effect immediately after you click on the buttons. Click the Exit (X X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. 4.
Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5-12 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n button. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click A u t o T e s t to test your settings. Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature.
AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button. Click the B r a c k e t button to display connected audio devices. Click the O p t i o n button to change sensing options. Click the S t a r t button to start connection sensing.
6. 7. 8. If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window Click the Exit (X to exit audio control panel. HRTF Demo This option shows a demo of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF). To start the HRTF demo: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5-14 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the H R T F D e m o button.
General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l button. 2. Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. Click the L a n g u a g e combo list box to change language display. 3. 4.
5.4 Installing the TV tuner driver You need to install the TV tuner driver to your computer so you can use the TV feature of the motherboard. 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. 2. Turn on your computer.
5.5 ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater maximizes the multimedia features of the motherboard. The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. 5.5.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater To install ASUS Home Theater: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. 2. Click the Utilities menu tab. Click on the A S U S H o m e T h e a t e r item to begin installation. 3. 4. The initial installation window appears. Click N e x tt. 5.
6. Select the destination location where you want to install the files. The default is Intervideo\Home T h e a t e r . Click N e x tt. 7. When prompted, select the program folder where you want to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click N e x tt. 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.
9. The F i l e T y p e s A s s o c i a t i o n window appears. Select the media files for which you want Home Theater to be the default player. 10. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears, indicating that Home Theater has been installed. Click Y e s to restart your computer now or N o to restart later. Click F i n i s h h.
5.5.2 Launching ASUS Home Theater To launch the ASUS Home Theater: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on your computer. Click S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > Intervideo Home Theater > Intervideo H o m e T h e a t e rr. Or, double-click the H o m e T h e a t e r shortcut on your desktop. The S e t u p window appears when you launch the ASUS Home Theater for the first time. Click S t a r t to begin configuring the settings. The G e n e r a l S e t t i n g s window appears.
5.5.3 Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the TV/FM card. This application lets you watch TV, play a DVD/VCD movie, browse pictures, watch video clips, listen to audio files, or tune in to an FM radio station in a single interface. This flexibility allows you to switch from one entertainment mode to another without having to launch several multimedia applications.
The control panel and window control buttons Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below. Window control buttons Window control buttons Record Mute Stop Volume Rewind/Replay Volume Forward Next Pause Previous Play Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment mode to another. W i n d o w c o n t r o l b u t t o n s - Controls the Home Theater window.
5.5.4 Entertainment modes You need to install the TV tuner driver to use all the entertainment modes of Home Theater. TV Home Theater lets you watch TV on your computer. On initial use, the ASUS Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV channels. Click the S e t t i n g s button, then click A u t o s c a n to view the available channels. See “Settings” on page 5-26 for details.
The TV window has seven sub-menus. Change the TV channel by clicking button on the remote the C h a n n e l buttons on the control panel or the controller. Double-click the screen for full-screen viewing. Guide Click the G u i d e bar to open the TitanTV website. TitanTV is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users to record and watch TV right from the guide. Visit the Titan TV website for details.
3. Key-in the program name. 4. Select the Channel Frequency, Start Date, Start Hour, Start Minute, Duration, and Record > buttons Quality using the < /> Click F i n i s h when done. 5. The TV recording feature requires a higher capacity HDD if you save a recorded program in high quality. Channel Surfing To surf for available channels in your location: 1. Click the C h a n n e l S u r f i n g bar. 2. Multiple channel previews appear on screen . 3. Double-click a channel to display.
Recorded TV The R e c o r d e d T V option lets you view, play, and organize recorded TV programs. Organize your recorded programs by clicking the S o r t By Name D a t e bars. e/D Double-click a thumbnail to preview a recorded program. A window displays a snapshot of each recorded program. Double-click the snapshot to start playing in full-screen view. Preview window Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the Windows® M y V i d e o s folder.
DVD/VCD Watch a movie with the ASUS Home Theater DVD/VCD player. Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the P l a y button on the control panel. Double-click the screen for full-screen viewing. The bars in the DVD/VCD menu are enabled only when a DVD/VCD is inserted to the optical drive. Menu Click the M e n u bar to return to the DVD main menu. Audio Displays your DVD audio language setting. Subtitle Displays your subtitle language setting.
• Home Theater automatically saves snapshots in the Windows® M y P i c t u r e s folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format. • This Home Theater version does not support Karaoke function. Settings Click S e t t i n g s to adjust the DVD/ VCD player properties. A u d i o L a n g u a g e . Select the DVD audio language. You may select an audio language if the DVD supports multilanguage audio. S u b t i t l e L a n g u a g e . Allows you to select an available DVD subtitle language. A u t o R e s u m e .
Pictures The P i c t u r e s window lets you view and print pictures saved in the Windows® M y P i c t u r e s folder. Double-click the thumbnails to view the photos in full-screen view. Slideshow To create a slideshow: 1. Click the S e t t i n g s bar. 2. Adjust the slideshow properties. 3. to return to the Click Pictures window. To start the slideshow, click the P l a y button on the control panel. Sort By Name Allows you to sort your pictures by name.
Videos View, play and organize your video clips using the Videos window. The Videos window displays the title and length of video clips saved in the Windows® M y V i d e o s folder. The V i d e o C l i p s window only lists video clips saved in the Windows® M y V i d e o s folder. Sort By Name Allows you to sort your video clips by name. Sort By Date Allows you to sort your video clips by date.
Music Home Theater lets you play audio CD/DVD tracks, MP3 files, and radio recordings using the M u s i c window. Select M y M u s i c to view and play audio files or radio recordings saved to your hard disk drive. Click M y M u s i c to display audio CD/DVD tracks. Control the audio playback using the control panel buttons.The M u s i c window lists the title, album, artist, and genre of available audio files.
Go to Playlist Allows you to view your Playlist. Repeat Allows you to play your selected music again and again. Shuffle Allows you to listen to your selected music in random order. Add to Playlist Allows you to add audio files to your Playlist. Other Media Displays the available removable media where audio files may be stored (e.g., memory cards, CDs, etc.) Update Music Allows you to rescan your music files after you have modified them.
5.5.5 Setup The S e t u p button allows you to configure Home Theater and the multimedia windows. General Settings This window lets you configure general Home Theater settings. Hide Date and Time Allows you to display or hide the date and time. Music Visualization Allows you to view music visualization while playing music files. Run with Windows Start Allows you to automatically launch Home Theater at the start of Windows®. Enable Animation Allows you to enable or disable animation.
DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. Click F i n i s h to return to the main window. You may also modify the Home Theater configuration in Windows®. In the Windows® desktop, click S t a r t > A l l Programs > Intervideo Home Theater > Intervideo Home Theater Config g. A C o n f i g u r a t i o n window appears. Change the Home Theater configuration as desired. Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow.
5.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with a RAID controller integrated in the ULI M1573 Southbridge that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
5.6.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Installing Parallel ATA hard disks To install IDE hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Master or Slave/Slave. 2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect the HDD signal cables. 4.
5.6.2 ULI® RAID configurations The ULI® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations. Use the ULI® RAID BIOS Setup utility to configure a disk array. Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen.
S t r i p e S i z e - sets the stripe size. D e l e t e R A I D S e t t i n g s & P a r t i t i o n - deletes a selected RAID set and partition. D e l e t e A l l R A I D S e t t i n g s & P a r t i t i o n - deletes all current RAID set(s) and partition(s). R e b u i l d R A I D a r r a y - rebuilds mirror drive(s). On the upper right side of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options.
Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: 1. 2. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive then press or . The striped mark “M” appears before a selected drive. 3. Repeat step 2 to select the second drive. 4.
Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAID 0+1 set: 1. 2. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g then press . The utility prompts the following warning message: Data on first 4 drives will be deleted (Y/N)? Press to continue or press to return to the menu. 3. Key in a RAID name with a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters then press . Do not use special characters or symbols. 4.
Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: 1. 2. 3. From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to S t r i p e S i z e then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to select a stripe size then press . The stripe size is displayed beside the Stripe Size menu item. T I P : For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
5.7 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 into the optical drive. 6.
The Appendix 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.
Chapter summary A.1 A Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... 5-1 A.1.1 System requirements ............................................. 5-1 A.1.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ 5-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ..................................... 5-3 A.3 Remote controller specifications .......................................... 5-4 A.4 Using the remote controller .................................................
A.1 A.1.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.
8. 9. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On On. Click A p p l y y, then click O K K. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.
A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
A.3 Remote controller specifications The optional ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the TV tuner from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the ASUS Home Theater windows. Operating range 5 meters (max) Power Source 3V (2 x “AAA” batteries)* Receiver USB infrared receiver (supplied) *not included The remote controller is purchased separately. A.4 Using the remote controller To use the remote controller: 1. Install the remote controller batteries. 2.
A.5 Remote controller layout A.6 Remote controller functions A.6.
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A.7 International TV systems and standards • Since TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice, this list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA TV COLOR Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azores Is.
A-8 AREA TV Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Luxembourg Madeira Madagascar Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco Morocco Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philipines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United States United Kingdom Vietnam Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe B/G B/G M M B B M B/G B B B B/G
