background image

DDR3-1333MHz capability

G.SKILL

F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ

1024MB

DS

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK

2048MB

DS

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

G.SkiLL

F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK

6144MB(Kit 

of 3 )

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-18

G.SKILL

F3-1066CL9T-6GBNQ

6144MB(Kit 

of 3)

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

9-9-9-24

GEIL

DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24

1024MB

SS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

9

GEIL

GV34GB1333C7DC

2048MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-24

GEIL

DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24

6144MB(Kit 

of 3 )

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

9

Kingston

KVR1333D3N9/1G

1024MB

SS

elpida

J1108BABG-DJ-E

9

Kingston

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2048MB

DS

elpida

J1108BABG-DJ-E

9

Micron

MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1

1024MB

SS

Micron

8LD22D9JNM

N/A

Micron

MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1

2048MB

DS

Micron

8LD22 D9JNM

N/A

Micron

MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1

3072MB(Kit 

of 3)

DS

Micron

9FD22D9JNM

9

Micron

MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1

6144MB(Kit 

of 3 )

DS

Micron

8UD22D9JMN

9

OCZ

OCZ3P13334GK

4096MB(Kit 

of 2)

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-20

Samsung

M378B2873DZ1-CH9

1024MB

SS

Samsung

K4B1G0846D-HCH9

N/A

SAMSUNG

M378B2873DZ1-CH9

1024MB

SS

SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460

N/A

Samsung

M378B2873EH1-CH9

1024MB

SS

Samsung

SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E

N/A

Samsung

M391B2873DZ1-CH9

1024MB

SS

Samsung

K4B1G0846D-HCH9

N/A

Samsung

M378B5673DZ1-CH9

2048MB

DS

Samsung

K4B1G0846D-HCH9

N/A

Samsung

M378B5673EH1-CH9

2048MB

DS

Samsung

SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E

N/A

Samsung

M391B5673DZ1-CH9

2048MB

DS

Samsung

K4B1G0846D-HCH9

N/A

Super Talent W1333X2GB8

1024MB

SS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

Transcend

SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D

1024MB

SS

N/A

TS128MLK64V3U

N/A

Transcend

TS128MLK72V3U

1024MB

SS

N/A

K4B1G0846D(ECC)

N/A

Transcend

SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D

2048MB

DS

N/A

TS256MLK64V3U

N/A

Adata

AD31333G002GMU

2048MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

8-8-8-24

ASint

SLY3128M8-EDJ

1024MB

SS

ASint

DDRII1208-DJ 0844

N/A

ASint

SLY3128M8-EDJ

2048MB

DS

ASint

DDRII1208-DJ 0844

N/A

CENTURY

PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9

1024MB

SS

Micron

8FD22D9JNM

N/A

Kingtiger

2GB DIMM PC3-10666

2048MB

DS

Samsung

SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D

N/A

Kingtiger

KTG2G1333PG3

2048MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

PATRIOT

PSD31G13332H

1024MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

9

Patriot

PSD31G13332

1024MB

DS

Patriot

PM64M8D38U-15

N/A

Takems

TMS1GB364D081-107EY

1024MB

SS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-20

Takems

TMS1GB364D081-138EY

1024MB

SS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

8-8-8-24

Vendor

Part No.

Size

SS/

DS

Chip Brand Chip NO.

CL

DIMM support

A*

B*

C*

ASUS M4A77T/USB3

1-13

Summary of Contents for M4A77T/USB3

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A77T USB3 ...

Page 2: ...lanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pro...

Page 3: ...ut 1 6 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 6 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 7 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 9 1 7 System memory 1 10 1 7 1 Overview 1 10 1 7 2 Memory configurations AM3 2 channel 1 11 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 15 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 15 1 8 Expansion slots 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 16 1 8 3 PC...

Page 4: ...n keys 2 5 2 2 4 Menu items 2 6 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 6 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 6 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 6 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 6 2 2 9 General help 2 6 2 3 Main menu 2 7 2 3 1 System Time 2 7 2 3 2 System Date 2 7 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 6 2 7 2 3 4 SATA Configuration 2 8 2 3 5 System Information 2 9 2 4 Advanced menu 2 9 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration 2 9 2 4 2 CPU Configuration ...

Page 5: ...guration 2 17 2 5 6 Anti Surge Support 2 17 2 6 Boot menu 2 18 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 18 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 18 2 6 3 Security 2 19 2 7 Tools menu 2 20 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 20 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 21 2 7 3 ASUS O C Profile 2 21 2 7 4 AI NET 2 2 22 2 8 Exit menu 2 22 ...

Page 6: ...t from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies w...

Page 7: ...peration safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ci...

Page 8: ...uct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 9: ... a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Expansion slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Storage RAID 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Audio VIA VT1708S 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack ...

Page 10: ...1 1 ports 3 x audio jacks 8 channel Internal connectors buttons 3 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector B...

Page 11: ... 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 AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and deli...

Page 12: ...e bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and save It also supports RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems USB 3 0 support Experience ultra fast data transfer at...

Page 13: ...et your system up and running in no time ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet Five seconds after powering on your computer you can instantly surf the Internet without ...

Page 14: ...is motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componen...

Page 15: ...rientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis ASUS M4A77T USB3 1 5 ...

Page 16: ...r 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 24 7 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 21 15 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 24 8 SATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 1 22 M4A77T USB3 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PCI3 PCI1 USB910 USB78 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O VIA VT1708S Realtek RTL8112L ICS 9LPRS477 KBMS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC 21 3cm 8 4in DDR3 DIM...

Page 17: ...ve the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Gold triangle Small triangle The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket En...

Page 18: ...e heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector M4A77T USB3 M4A77T USB3 CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Chapter 1 Product in...

Page 19: ...ther motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the C...

Page 20: ... CPU_FAN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 mo...

Page 21: ... on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not s...

Page 22: ... 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 27 Kingston KHX12800D3LLK3 6GX XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO CL DIMM support A B C A Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0906 N A A Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 N A Apacer 78 01GC6 9L0 1024MB SS Apacer AM5D5808AEWSBG0914E 9 Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2048MB ...

Page 23: ...M378B2873EH1 CH9 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E N A Samsung M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB SS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Samsung M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Samsung M378B5673EH1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E N A Samsung M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 N A Super Talent W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS N A Heat Sink Package N A Transcend SEC 813...

Page 24: ...and Chip NO CL DIMM support A B C Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA AC E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE AC E N A Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA AE E 512MB SS elpida J5308BASE AC E N A G SKILL F3 8500CL6D 2GBHK 1024MB SS G SKILL Heat Sink Package N A Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB SS elpida J1108BABG DJ E 7 Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB SS elpida J5308BASE AE E S 7 Kingston KVR1066D3N7 2G 2048MB DS elpida J1108BABG DJ E 7 Micr...

Page 25: ...with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the D...

Page 26: ...ed earlier 6 Replace the system cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifica...

Page 27: ...pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the bat...

Page 28: ... to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue R...

Page 29: ...PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the ...

Page 30: ...he power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum pow...

Page 31: ...Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure ...

Page 32: ...n 2 3 4 SATA Configuration for details The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID AHCI set Due to Windows XP limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive For more details on RAID AHCI refer to the RAID AHCI Supplementary Guide included...

Page 33: ...IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mount...

Page 34: ...r set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O ...

Page 35: ... separately M4A77T USB3 M4A77T USB3 USB2 0 connectors PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P10 USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 GND USB910 USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB1112 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC USB 5V USB_P11 USB_P11 GND 9 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284 whic...

Page 36: ...ne set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace ...

Page 37: ...d component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powered Off OFF M4A77T USB3 M4A77T USB3 Onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate...

Page 38: ...tions and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique feature of ...

Page 39: ...ronment Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs ...

Page 40: ...BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com 2 When the correct B...

Page 41: ...om The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported ...

Page 42: ...y if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance I...

Page 43: ...creen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Menu items Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or...

Page 44: ...r to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ...

Page 45: ...hese items show Not Detected if no IDE SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE SATA drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Ins...

Page 46: ...g Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel Configuration ...

Page 47: ...eral Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Adjust System Frequency Voltage Advanced Settings The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Level Up Auto Selects the desired CPU level and other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically based on the selected CPU level Configuration options Auto Phenom II 955 Phenom II 3 ...

Page 48: ...Use keys to adjust the ratio Configuration options Auto VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Sets the VDDNB over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use keys to adjust the ratio Configuration options Auto OC From CPU Level Up Auto Selects the desired CPU level and other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically based on the selected CPU level Configuration options Auto Phen...

Page 49: ...e HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz 800MHZ 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz HT Link Width Auto Sets the HyperTransport link width Configuration options Auto 4 Bit 8 Bit 16 Bit HT Over Voltage Auto Sets the HT over voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 38000V with a 0 01000V increment Use the keys to adjust the value Configuration options...

Page 50: ...ion options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x DCT0 ADDR CMD drive strength Auto DCT1 ADDR CMD drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x DCT0 MEMCLK drive strength Auto DCT1 MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DCT0 Data drive strength Auto DCT1 Data drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DCT0 DQS drive strength Auto DCT1 DQ...

Page 51: ...achine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Support Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Hal...

Page 52: ...apter on the PCIe x16 slot GPP primary display adapter on the PCIe x1 slot PCI primary display adapter on the PCI slot MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri Stating during C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabl...

Page 53: ...ures all the devices in the system When this item is set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction 2 4 5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to c...

Page 54: ...n the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When this item is set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Always Off When this item set to Always Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item set to Always On the system goes on after an AC...

Page 55: ...function Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the low limit of the CPU fan speed over which a warning message will show up Configuration options 500 RPM 400 300 200 1 00 Ignored CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Function feature and al...

Page 56: ... device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boo...

Page 57: ...rd box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The mes...

Page 58: ...ing the Setup utility When this item is set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmat...

Page 59: ... bookmarks cookies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings 2 7 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the curren...

Page 60: ...e Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 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 Pressing Esc does n...

Page 61: ...510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 1805 010923 Telephone System Notebook Ee...

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