Motherboard P5GZ-MX
E2800 First Edition August 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices................................................................................................. vi Safety information...............................................................................vii About this guide..................................................................................viii Typography.......................................................................................... ix P5GZ-MX specifications summary.........................................................
Contents 1.10 Connectors.......................................................................... 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors........................................... 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors................................................ 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 iv Managing and updating your BIOS......................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility.......................
Contents 2.5 2.6 2.8 Power menu......................................................................... 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode........................................................ 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-28 2.5.4 APM Configuration................................................. 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor...................................................
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. This chapter also 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.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Front Side Bus 1066 (O.C.
P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Intel ® 945GZ chipset The Intel® 945GZ graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 533 MHz.
High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 20.3cm (8in) CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Super I/O AUDIO PCIEX1_1 XJ2 XJ1 FLOPPY XJ5 XJ4 CR2032 3V XJ3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Marvell 88E8001 SB_PWR PCI1 Intel ICH7 CLRTC SATA4 USB78 SATA3 USB56 SATA2 SPI_J1 SATA1 CD SPDIF_OUT ASUS P5GZ-MX 4Mb BIOS USBPW5-8 PCI2 ALC883 PANEL R AAFP 24.5cm (9.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors. 1.6.1 • Your boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D 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. Retention tab PnP Cap 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.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A 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! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
2. 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A B A A B When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5GZ-MX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5GZ-MX CPU Fan Connector 1-12 • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 128 Pins P5GZ-MX 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GZ-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA Qualified Vendors List (PCIe x4 mode) PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS version ASUS EAX550 128M ASUS EAX700 ASUS EAX700LE 128M ASUS EAX800PRO ASUS EAX800XT ASUS EAX850PRO ASUS EAX850XT 256MB ASUS EAX1300 ASUS EAX1600XT Silent 256MB ASUS EAX1900XTX ASUS EAX1900CrossFire ASUS EN5900 ASUS EN6200GE ASUS EN6200TC128/T/16M ASUS EN6500 128M ASUS EN6600 128M ASUS EN6600 256M ASUS EN6600GT ASUS EN6800LE ASUS EN6800GT ASUS EN6800ULTRA ASUS EN7600GS Silent 256MB ASUS EN7600GT Silent/256M ASUS EN7800GT 256MB
PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version Leadtek WinFast PX6500 TDH A1 Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH A Leadtek WinFast PX7800GTX TDH 256MB Leadtek Quadro FX540 128M Leadtek Quadro FX1400 128M Matrox Parhelia APVe 128M A MSI NX6800GS-TD256E MSI NX7300GS-TD256E V200 MSI RX700PRO-TD128E V2.00 Powercolor Radeon X800GT 256M Powercolor Radeon X1800XT - 1-22 BIOS version V5.44.02.45.68 V5.43.02.1 V5.70.02.11.68 V5.43.02.64.35 V5.41.02.43.03 V1.3-11 V5.41.02.49.04 V5.72.22.34.00 V009.004.001.032 V009.010.001.015 V133.
1.9 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
2. PCI-E mode slection (3-pin XJ1, XJ2, XJ3, XJ4, XJ5) P5GZ-MX These jumpers allow you to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots. Refer to the table below for detailed jumper setting configurations.
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) 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 USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports (USB port 1-4).
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue 4-channel 6-channel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. VGA port.
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) PRI_IDE P5GZ-MX The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) P5GZ-MX These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
4. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
7. 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. P5GZ-MX Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD (black) R P5GZ-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8.
9. 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.
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLEDPLED+ RESET Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V IDE_LED SPEAKER PLED P5GZ-MX PA NEL R * Requires an ATX power supply P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.
2.1.3 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the 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. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from 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...
2.1.5 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 2-10 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration Configuration fields General help [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. :[ST320413A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 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.
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.
2.3.4 Primary, 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.
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Enter F1 F10 ESC 2.4.
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The values range from 100 to 450. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz You need to install an additional graphics card and Intel Core™ 2 processor to run at FSB 1066MHz.
2.4.2 LAN Cable Status Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 Check LAN cable during POST. N/A N/A N/A N/A +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST).
2.4.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values.
2.4.4 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 Intel Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.
Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.
2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard PCI GbE LAN [Enabled] PCI LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC.
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
2.4.7 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.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Configure CPU.
2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Enabled or disable APM.
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Enter F1 F10 ESC 2.6.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] 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] 2.6.3 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.
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] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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 Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for all drivers. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for all ASUS utilities. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT Application. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press . See page 2-24 for details. 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6.
A.3 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.
