Motherboard P5RD1-V
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix How this guide is organized .................................................... ix Where to find more information ..............................................
Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-18 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-19 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-19 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-20 2.7 Connectors ..............................................................
Contents 4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave .................................................. 4-15 4.3.5 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 System Information .............................................. 4-16 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17 4.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-17 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.3 LAN Cable Status .....................
Contents Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ............................. 5-9 5.4.3 5.5 5.6 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-10 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-16 5.5.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-16 5.5.2 ULI® RAID configurations ...................................... 5-17 Creating a RAID driver disk .................................................
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 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Chipset Northbridge: ATI® RADEON XPRESS 200 Southbridge: ULI® M1573 Front Side Bus 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discret
P5RD1-V specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 BIOS features 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 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 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, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors.
Onboard RAID solution The onboard ULI® M1573 allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. See pages 2-26 and 5-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
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 page 4-18 and 4-20 for details. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 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).
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 2.1 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 ................................................................... 2-17 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. 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. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
2.2.3 Motherboard layout FANSEL ATX12V CPU_FAN Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 CHA_FAN1 EATXPWR PRI_IDE Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In 30.5cm (12.0in) LAN_USB34 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) USBPW12 USBPW34 USB12 DDR DIMM_A2(64 bit,184-pin module) VGA DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT KB1 MS1 24.5cm (9.
2.2.4 2-4 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-19 3. PCI Express slot 2-19 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-21 3. CPU Fan type selector (3-pin FANSEL) 2-22 Rear panel connectors Page 1. Parallel port 2-23 2. RJ-45 port 2-23 3. Rear Speaker Out port (gray) 2-23 4. Side Speaker Out port (black) 2-23 5. Line In port (light blue) 2-23 6. Line Out port (lime) 2-23 7.
Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-25 3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-25 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-26 5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 2-27 6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-27 7. Chassis fan connector 1 (3-pin CHA_FAN1) 2-27 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-28 9. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 2-28 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, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. PnP Cap Retention tab A Load lever B This side of the cam 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. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
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 Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Intel® 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 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. 104 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® 80 Pins P5RD1-V P5RD1-V 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.
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 (blue) DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Single-channel (1) (2) (3) (4) Populated — — — — Populated — — — — Populated — — — — Populated Dual-channel (1) (2) (3) Populated — Populated — Populated Populated Populated — Populated — Populated Populated Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B • • • • 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS 512MB
Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor 512MB A DATA 256MB 512MB Model Brand Side(s) Component A B C MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z SAMSUNG • • • A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z Hynix SS HY5DU56822CT-D43 • • A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z Hynix DS HY5DU56822CT-D43 • • • 256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 N/A SS ADD8608A8A-5B • • • 512MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 N/A DS ADD8608A8A-5B • • 256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5 DS K4H560838F-TCCC •
2.4.3 Installing a 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 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) This jumper allows you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN). Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin plug.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 13 12 2 11 10 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 1. P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer or other devices. 2. 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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Gray • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black • • • Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Light Blue 9. 6-channel 8-channel U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 .
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 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. The 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.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 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 create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration using the ULI® RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. 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 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 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. Lack of sufficient 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 P5RD1-V PIN 1 ® P5RD1-V Serial port connector ® 1 USB56 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5RD1-V P5RD1-V USB 2.0 connectors 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 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. • 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.
8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V CD audio connector 9. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. CD 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 . Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. P5RD1-V +5V SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT GND ® P5RD1-V Digital audio connector 1 3 . TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_OUT) This 6-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you to connect a television to your system.
1 4 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5RD1-V SPEAKER +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ PLED PANEL IDE LED Reset Ground PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ® RESET PWR P5RD1-V 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.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 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 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-29 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. 2. 3. 4. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 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.) A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.
Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r tt, then select R u n n. 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.
3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file ...ok 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.
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1V.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 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...
4.1.4 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 . R O M M. 2.
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 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 Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary Slave Configuration fields [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure 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. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] 4.2.
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 [11:51:19] [Thu 10/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth 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 : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 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.
4.4 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. Configure CPU. USB Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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 configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).
PCI Express Frequency [100] Sets the PCI Express frequency. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust the frequency values. Configuration options: [100] ~ [255] Spectrum [Auto] Enables, disables or set to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.50V] [2.60V] [2.70V] [2.
CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy]. Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Disables or sets the overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay overclocking system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] 4.4.3 LAN Cable Status The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable.
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: Brand String: Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Intel Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
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 NorthBridge configuration The NorthBridge configuration submenu allows you to change the NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu items. Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Memory Reference Code (MRC) Version 3.
UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Sets the UMA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] Advanced NB The Advanced NorthBridge configuration submenu allows you to change advanced NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu items. DRAM 1T/2T Command Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM CAS Select DRAM tRP Select DRAM tRCD Select DRAM tRAS Select Refresh Rate Select [2T] [Enabled] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [8.0 Clocks] [7.
Video Display Devices [Auto] Sets the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT Only] [TV Only] Do not select the T V O n l y option if you do not have a TV out module installed. TV Standard [NTSC] Sets the TV standard in your area. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] SouthBridge configuration The SouthBridge configuration submenu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu items.
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] [EPP] [1.9] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [330] [IRQ5] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the 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] 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] 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 MB Temperature CPU Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] [39ºC/102.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed [3902 RPM] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.360V] [ 3.264V] [ 5.034V] [11.855V] Q-FAN Support [Disabled] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] 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 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-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available 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.
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. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. 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. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .................................................
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 drivers. ULI Chipset Driver Installs the ULI® chipset drivers. Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the ULI® SATA RAID configuration. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit LAN driver.
5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT (Virtual Cable Tester™) application. 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.
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 NET 2 The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (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 100 meters 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 High Definition 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 ALC861 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. 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. 2. 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. 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. 2. 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. 3. 4. 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 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the ULI® M1573 Southbridge RAID controllers that allow 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.
5.4.2 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 menu. 3. Key-in a RAID name composed of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters then press . Special characters or symbols are not allowed.
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, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance.
5.5 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.
Chapter summary A A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ......................................
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 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 Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features
