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Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires
you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1]
[PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

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]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Allows you to choose the size of memory block to be reserved for legacy
ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16K] [32K] [64K]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use of
PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is reserved for
legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Active State Power-Management [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express L0s and L1 link power
states.  Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Summary of Contents for Motherboard P5CR-VM

Page 1: ...Motherboard P5CR VM ...

Page 2: ...OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS B...

Page 3: ...information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes 2 2 2 2 3 Motherboard layout 2 3 2 2 4 Layout contents 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 9 2 3 3 Uninstalling th...

Page 4: ...naging and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 1 4 1 2 AFUDOS utility 4 2 4 1 3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 6 4 1 5 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 Navigation keys 4 12 4 2 4 Menu items 4 13 4 2 5 Sub menu items 4 13 4 2 6 Configuration fields 4 13 4 2 7 Pop up w...

Page 5: ...7 PCI PnP 4 27 4 5 Power menu 4 29 4 5 1 ACPI APIC Support 4 29 4 5 2 APM Configuration 4 29 4 5 3 Hardware Monitor 4 31 4 6 Boot menu 4 32 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 32 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 33 4 6 3 Security 4 34 4 7 Exit menu 4 36 Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference informa...

Page 6: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...messages and ways of shutting down the system Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Refere...

Page 9: ...ked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt D Command Command Command Command Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos i filename afudos i filename afudos i filename afudos i filename afudos iP5CR VM ROM afudos iP5CR VM ROM afudos iP5CR VM ROM afudos i...

Page 10: ... Memory Controller Hub MCH Southbridge Intel ICH6R 800 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM sockets support ECC non ECC unbuffered 533 400 MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 4 GB of system memory 2 x PCI 33 MHz 32 bit 5V PCI 2 3 1 x PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express 1 0a 1 x PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express 1 0a 1 x Mini PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board ...

Page 11: ...System panel connector SSI power supply with 24 pin and 4 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12 V 2 0 compliant uATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 25 cm x 25 cm Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS System Web based Management ASWM Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Power Power Power Power Power Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement R...

Page 12: ...x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i ...

Page 13: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...he 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 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS P5CR VM motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 2 in 1 disk drive cable IDE and floppy disk drive cable 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 4 x Serial ATA power cabl...

Page 16: ...y and x8 PCI Express interfaces The integrated graphics engine supports standard SVGA display The ICH is a new generation server class I O controller hub that provides bridging functions for the PCI Express and PCI interface DDR2 533 400 memory support DDR2 533 400 memory support DDR2 533 400 memory support DDR2 533 400 memory support DDR2 533 400 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memor...

Page 17: ...BCM5721 controllers use the PCI Express interface with a network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth See pages 2 20 2 21 and 2 23 for details USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 specification dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1 1 to a...

Page 18: ... to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip See page 4 6 for details ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos See page 4 32 for details ASUS EZ Flash B...

Page 19: ... Hardware information This chapter 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 ...

Page 20: ...S P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM Chapter summary 2 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 4 System memory 2 13 2 5 Expansion slots 2 15 2 6 Jumpers 2 18 2 7 Connectors 2 23 ...

Page 21: ...to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensu...

Page 22: ... Doing so can damage the motherboard 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 S...

Page 23: ...DR2 DIMM_A2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module SATA4 AUX_PANEL1 REAR_FAN1 KBPWR1 LGA775 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard LAN1 LAN2 USB12 COM1 PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USBPW12 REAR_FAN2 ATX12V1 FM_CPU1 CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 RECOVERY1 USB34 USBPW34 HDLED1 BUZZ1 FLOPPY1 BMCCONN1 TRPWR1 CLRTC1 BPSMB1 SB_PWR1 COM2 LAN_EN1 Broadcom BCM5721 Broadcom BCM5721 Intel ICH6R BMCSOCKET1...

Page 24: ... a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 18 2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 2 19 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 2 19 USBPW78 4 Keyboard and mouse power 3 pin KBPWR1 2 20 5 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 2 20 6 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 2 21 7 BIOS recovery 3 pin RECOVERY1 2 22 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connec...

Page 25: ...rs 24 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 2 29 9 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 2 30 10 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 2 30 11 Power supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 2 31 12 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 2 31 13 TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR1 2 32 14 Auxiliary panel connector 20 pin AUX_PANEL1 2 33 Chassis Intrusion connector 3 pin CASEOPEN LAN1 link activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LINKACTLED LAN2 ...

Page 26: ...d come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket con...

Page 27: ...ch Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate A B 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Reten...

Page 28: ...le the Hyper Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance Make sure to enable the Hyper Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading To use the Hyper Threading Technology on this motherboard 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that support...

Page 29: ... asus com for the updated list of certified heatsink and fan Your Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Make sure to orient each...

Page 30: ...down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place B B A A A A B B P5CR VM P5CR VM CPU fan connectors GND FANPWR3 FANOUT7 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector If there is only one CPU fan cable connect it to the ...

Page 31: ...Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 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 B B A A A A B B ...

Page 32: ...arefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove ...

Page 33: ...installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended ...

Page 34: ... DIMM is properly seated 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging t...

Page 35: ...ntil the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software set...

Page 36: ...rt 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard...

Page 37: ... slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Expre...

Page 38: ...e 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 Move the jumper cap from 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 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold ...

Page 39: ...h USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 2 2 2 2 2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan mode selection 3 pin FM_CPU...

Page 40: ...ss a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar or click the mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS 5 5 5 5 5 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LA...

Page 41: ...ting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature P5CR LS P5CR VM LAN_EN2 setting Enable Default Disable LAN_EN2 1 2 2 3 ...

Page 42: ...is jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted To recover the BIOS 1 Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 3 Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file 4 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 5 The system searches for the BIOS file in the f...

Page 43: ...rt Video Graphics Adapter VGA port Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 7 7 7 7 7 LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port 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 8 8 8 8 8 LAN 2 RJ 45 port LAN ...

Page 44: ...34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent...

Page 45: ...MA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install two hard disk drives you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra D...

Page 46: ...ortant notes on Serial ATA You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Windows Server 2003 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID 0and RAID 1 is available only if you are using Windows 2000 2003 Server Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 and RAID 1 set When using the connectors in S S S S Standard IDE tandard I...

Page 47: ...fans of 350 mA 740 mA 8 88 W max or a total of 2 1 A 4 44 A 53 28 W 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 These are not jumpers Do not pl...

Page 48: ... disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary secondary SCSI connectors or the SATA connecto...

Page 49: ...ecification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully configured system Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the pow...

Page 50: ... connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface 8 8 8 8 8 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module ca...

Page 51: ...MBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface P5CR VM P5CR VM Power supply SMBus connector PSUSMB1 3 3V Remote Sense GND NC...

Page 52: ...r 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information 12 12 12 12 12 TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR connector 2 pin TRPWR1 TRPWR1 TRPWR1 TRPWR1 TRPWR1 This connector is for an internal temperature sensor probe P5CR VM P5CR VM TRPWR connector TRPWR1 1 SENSER GND ...

Page 53: ...LED 2 pin LAN2_LINKACTLED This 2 pin connector is for the LAN2 Activity LED Connect the LAN2 Activity LED cable to this connector This LED blinks during a network activity and lights up when linked Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 This 2 pin connector is for the Locator LE...

Page 54: ...n 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 Yellow 2 pin PWRBTN ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRBTN ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRBTN ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRBTN ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRBTN This connector i...

Page 55: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 56: ...ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 57: ...ht up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and c...

Page 58: ...click Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down 2 Make sure that the Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down option button is selected then click the OK OK OK OK OK button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down If you are using Windows Server 2003 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off...

Page 59: ...4 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 ...

Page 60: ...M ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM Chapter summary 4 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 4 Advanced menu 4 19 4 5 Power menu 4 29 4 6 Boot menu 4 32 4 7 Exit menu 4 36 ...

Page 61: ...ble floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows Server 2003 a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop t...

Page 62: ...al drive c Click Start Start Start Start Start then select Run Run Run Run Run d In the Open Open Open Open Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press Enter then follow screen instructions to continue 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filena...

Page 63: ...om the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 V...

Page 64: ...rn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A afudos iP5CR VM ROM pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Meg...

Page 65: ...VM ROM P5CR VM ROM P5CR VM ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done EZF...

Page 66: ... To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk 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 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating pro...

Page 67: ...he 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 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking f...

Page 68: ...e ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 Inte...

Page 69: ...g 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 Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Upd...

Page 70: ...SUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 ...

Page 71: ...ring the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it...

Page 72: ...ion keys differ from one screen to another 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings System Time 16 37 21 System Date Wed 10 10 2004 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in...

Page 73: ... 2 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar 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 t...

Page 74: ... 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Refer to section 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items ...

Page 75: ...ing These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is ei...

Page 76: ...figuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item IDE Configuration Configure SATA As Standard IDE Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Configure SATA As Standard IDE Configure SATA ...

Page 77: ...E Operate Mode and its submenu items appear only when the Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE ALPE and ASP Disabled Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP Configuration options Disabled Enabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger Spinup Support Disable...

Page 78: ...stem specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 08 00 10 Build ...

Page 79: ...es Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to displa...

Page 80: ...y USB Support Auto Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Ena...

Page 81: ...bled Enabled Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Sets the serial port for console redirection Make sure the selected port is enabled Configuration options COM1 COM2 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 Sets the base address and IRQ a...

Page 82: ... No Delay Sredir Memory Display Delay No Delay Sredir Memory Display Delay No Delay Gives the delay period in seconds to display memory information Configuration options No Delay Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec Delay 4 Sec 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the ...

Page 83: ...sabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto When set to Auto the BIOS will automatically check the CPU s c...

Page 84: ...ub items Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following sub items appear when this item is Disabled DRAM CAS Latency 5 Clocks Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available Configuration options 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 ...

Page 85: ...Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Booting Graphic Priority Internal VGA Booting Graphic Priority Internal VGA Booting Graphic Priority Internal VGA Booting Graphic Priority Internal VGA Booting Graphic Priority Internal VGA Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device Configuration options Int...

Page 86: ...d 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Para...

Page 87: ...Device IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plu...

Page 88: ...to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires you to set the slot number Configuration options Auto PCI Slot1 PCI Slot2 PCI Slot3 PCI Slot4 PCI Slot5 PCI Slot6 IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devic...

Page 89: ... Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled ACPI APIC Support E...

Page 90: ... Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem 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 Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you t...

Page 91: ...xxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically de...

Page 92: ...t Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the ...

Page 93: ...ions Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Add On Add On ROM Display Mode Add On Add On ROM Display Mode Add On Add On ROM Display Mode Add On Add On ROM Displ...

Page 94: ...sor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Pas sword Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enter to change password Enter again to disabled password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item...

Page 95: ...fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed In...

Page 96: ... for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 7...

Page 97: ...ts This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile ...

Page 98: ...4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup ...

Page 99: ...A Reference information The appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard ...

Page 100: ...ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM ASUS P5CR VM Appendix summary A A 1 P5CR VM block diagram A 1 ...

Page 101: ...faces Southbridge Intel ICH6R 2x DDR2 400 533 DIMM Slots DMI PCI E X8 4xDDR2 400 533 SDRAM max 4GB SMBus USB 2 0 8 Sata 4 IDE 1 PCI 32Bit 33MHz VGA PCI E X1 BCM5721 2x DDR2 400 533 DIMM Slots CRT BIOS Flash 8 Mbit PCI E X1 BCM5721 PCI E X1 H W monitor W83792AD Fan 6 Voltage 9 EEPROM System information SEL FRU MUX Super I O W83627EHF Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Floppy Mouse Keyboard PCIE Slot 1 PCI...

Page 102: ...A 2 A 2 A 2 A 2 A 2 Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information ...

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