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Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
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Contents
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
7
Federal Communications Commission Statement
7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
Conventions Used in this Guide
10
Specifications Summary
11
Chapter1: Product Introduction
15
Welcome
17
Package Contents
17
Special Features
18
Product Highlights
18
ASUS Unique Features
20
Asus Quiet Thermal Solution
21
Fan Xpert
21
Asus Crystal Sound
21
Drive Xpert
22
Asus Ai Direct Link
22
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
23
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
25
Before You Proceed
27
Motherboard Overview
28
Motherboard Layout
28
Layout Contents
29
Placement Direction
30
Screw Holes
30
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
31
Installing the CPU
31
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
34
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
35
System Memory
36
Overview
36
Memory Configurations
37
Memory Configuration
40
Installing a DDR3 DIMM
41
Removing a DDR3 DIMM
41
Expansion Slots
42
Installing an Expansion Card
42
Configuring an Expansion Card
42
Interrupt Assignments
43
PCI Slots
44
PCI Express X1 Slots
44
PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slot
44
Jumper
45
Clear RTC RAM
45
Connectors
48
Rear Panel Connectors
48
Internal Connectors
50
USB Connectors
54
Serial Port Connector
54
Front Panel Audio Connector
58
TPM Connector
58
System Panel Connector
60
ASUS Q-Connector
61
Starting up for the First Time
62
Turning off the Computer
63
Using the os Shut down Function
63
Using the Dual Function Power Switch
63
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
65
Managing and Updating Your BIOS
67
ASUS Update Utility
67
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
70
AFUDOS Utility
71
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
73
BIOS Setup Program
74
BIOS Menu Screen
75
Menu Bar
75
Navigation Keys
75
Menu Items
76
Sub-Menu Items
76
Configuration Fields
76
Pop-Up Window
76
Scroll Bar
76
General Help
76
Main Menu
77
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
77
System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
77
Legacy Diskette a [1.44M, 3.5 In.]
77
Language [English]
77
Sata 1-6
78
Storage Configuration
79
AHCI Configuration
80
System Information
81
Ai Tweaker Menu
82
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
82
Ai Tweaker
82
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
83
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
83
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
83
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
84
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
85
DRAM Read Training [Auto]
86
DRAM Write Training [Auto]
86
MEM. OC Charger
86
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
86
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
86
CPU Voltage [Auto]
87
CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
87
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
87
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
87
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
87
NB Voltage [Auto]
87
SB Voltage [Auto]
88
PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]
88
Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
88
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
88
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
88
CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
88
NB Clock Skew [Auto]
89
CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized]
89
Advanced Menu
89
CPU Configuration
89
Chipset
91
Onboard Device Configuration
92
USB Configuration
94
Pcipnp
95
Power Menu
96
Suspend Mode [Auto]
96
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
96
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
96
APM Configuration
97
Hardware Monitor
98
Boot Menu
100
Boot Device Priority
100
Boot Settings Configuration
101
Security
102
Change User Password
103
Clear User Password
103
Tools Menu
104
ASUS EZ Flash 2
104
Drive Xpert Configuration
105
Express Gate
106
ASUS O.C. Profile
107
Ai Net 2
108
Exit Menu
109
Chapter 4: Software Support
111
Installing an Operating System
113
Support DVD Information
113
Drivers Menu
114
Realtek Audio Driver
114
Utilities Menu
115
Asus Update
115
Adobe Acrobat Reader
116
Make Disk Menu
117
Manual Menu
118
Asus Contact Information
118
Other Information
119
Technical Support Form
120
Software Information
121
ASUS Mylogo
121
Ai Net2
123
Using the Virtual Cable Tester
123
ASUS PC Probe II
124
Audio Configurations
130
Connector Settings
131
Configuration Options
133
ASUS AI Suite
135
ASUS AI Nap
137
ASUS Fan Xpert
138
Fan Profile Modes
139
ASUS AI Booster
140
ASUS EPU-6 Engine
141
Advanced Settings Menu
143
ASUS AI Direct Link
145
ASUS Drive Xpert
147
Partitioning Volumes
149
ASUS Express Gate
151
Using the Configuration Panel
154
Using the Launchbar
155
Updating Express Gate
160
Repairing Express Gate
160
RAID Configurations
161
RAID Definitions
161
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
161
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
162
Intel ® RAID Configurations
162
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility
163
Creating a Raid 0 Set (Striped)
164
Creating a Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)
166
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
170
Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
170
Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
170
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