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2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-14
2.5.3
Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-15
2.5.4
PCI slots ................................................................ 2-16
2.5.5
Two PCI Express x16 slots ................................... 2-16
2.5.6
PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-16
2.6
Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-17
2.7
Connectors ......................................................................... 2-18
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-18
2.7.2
Internal connectors ............................................... 2-20
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1
Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
3.3
ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................................... 3-3
3.3.1
Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3
3.3.2
Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2
Updating the BIOS .................................................. 4-2
4.1.3
Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 4-4
4.1.4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.5
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7
4.1.6
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2
BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.2
Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.3
Legend bar ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.4
Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5
Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.6
Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.8
General help .......................................................... 4-14
4.2.7
Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-14
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