User Guide

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Contents
1.11 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-20
1.11.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-20
1.11.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-21
1.12 Software support ........................................................................ 1-27
1.12.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-27
1.12.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-27
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ................................................... 2-3
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................... 2-3
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 2-7
2.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 2-7
2.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 2-7
2.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 2-7
2.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................... 2-8
2.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 2-8
2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-8
2.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 2-8
2.2.9 General help ................................................................... 2-8
2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................. 2-9
2.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 SATA1~6 ......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 2-10
2.3.4 Storage Conguration ................................................... 2-10
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-11
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ........................................................2-11
2.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ........................................................ 2-12
2.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech ...................................... 2-12
2.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech .............................................. 2-12
2.4.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode .................................. 2-12