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5.4

RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-27

5.4.1

Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27

5.4.2

Intel

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 RAID configurations .................................... 5-28

5.4.3

JMicron

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 RAID Configuration ................................. 5-36

5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42

Summary of Contents for N4L-VM DH

Page 1: ...Motherboard N4L VM DH ...

Page 2: ... product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS 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 LO...

Page 3: ...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 8 2 4 System memory 2 10 2 4 1 Overview 2 10 2 4 2 Memory configur...

Page 4: ...4 BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 1 1 ASUS Update utility 4 1 4 1 2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 4 4 1 3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 5 4 1 4 AFUDOS utility 4 6 4 1 5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 9 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 ...

Page 5: ... menu 4 34 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 34 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 35 4 6 3 Security 4 36 4 7 Exit menu 4 38 Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 2 1 Running the support CD 5 1 5 2 2 Drivers menu 5 2 5 2 3 Utilities me...

Page 6: ...v i v i v i v i v i 5 4 RAID configurations 5 27 5 4 1 Installing hard disks 5 27 5 4 2 Intel RAID configurations 5 28 5 4 3 JMicron RAID Configuration 5 36 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 42 ...

Page 7: ...e user 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 Communica...

Page 8: ... correct 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5...

Page 10: ...the Enter or Return key Key1 Key2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt D 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 iN4L VM ROM DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNIN...

Page 11: ...s support up to 2 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR2 667 533 MHz memory modules Note Refer to www asus com for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List QVL 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Intel ICH7 M DH Southbridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100 connector for two devices 2 x Serial ATA devices with RAID 0 RAID 1 and Intel Matrix S...

Page 12: ...ogo ASUS Q Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S PDIF Out port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 8 channel audio ports 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2 0 ports ...

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

Page 14: ...ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS N4L VM DH motherboard I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a module Cables Cables Cables Ca...

Page 16: ...Intel Intel 945GM Intel 945GM Intel 945GM Intel 945GM Intel 945GM Intel ICH7 M DH chipset ICH7 M DH chipset ICH7 M DH chipset ICH7 M DH chipset ICH7 M DH chipset The Intel 945GM Memory Controller Hub MCH and the Intel ICH7 M DH I O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard The Intel 945GM is the latest chipset designed to support the Intel Core family processor in the 479 bal...

Page 17: ...guration See pages 2 28 and 5 36 for details Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with the Intel 82573L Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for your networking needs This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet LAN a...

Page 18: ...vel audio Theater level audio Theater level audio Theater level audio designed for Dolby designed for Dolby designed for Dolby designed for Dolby designed for Dolby Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio This motherboard offers theater level 7 1 surround sound and audio specifications higher than that of DVD Enjoy true home theater experience with the following advan...

Page 19: ...the rear panel I O provides smart setup hot plug and support for up to 16 devices with port multiplier functions See pages 2 25 and 2 26 for details ASUS Q Fan technology ASUS Q Fan technology ASUS Q Fan technology ASUS Q Fan technology ASUS Q Fan technology The ASUS Q Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation See...

Page 20: ...1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ... N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH 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 10 2 5 Expansion slots 2 16 2 6 Jumpers 2 21 2 7 Connectors 2 24 ...

Page 23: ...tic 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 ensure Bef...

Page 24: ...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 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Sc...

Page 25: ...8Mb ATX12V FLOPPY AAFP DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module SB_PWR CHASSIS USB78 USB56 PCI1 Intel MCH 945GM Intel ICH7 M DH CHA_FAN CPU_FAN IDE EATXPWR Intel 82573L PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 N4L VM DH SATA0 SATA2 DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module PCI2 TSB43AB22A IE1394_2 1394_USB12 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard AUDIO LAN_USB34 Coaxial S PDIF out ESATA VGA PANEL CLRTC COM1 GAME LPT USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW34 USBPW1...

Page 26: ...g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 21 2 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 2 22 USBPW56 USBPW78 3 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR 2 23 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 PS 2 mouse port green 2 24 2 VGA port 2 24 3 IEEE 1394a port 2 24 4 LAN RJ 45 port 2 24 5...

Page 27: ... 2 29 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 30 8 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 2 30 9 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME 2 31 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 31 11 CPU and chassis fan connectors 2 32 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 12 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 32 13 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 2 33 14 Parallel port connector 2...

Page 28: ... Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90º 100º angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90º 100º angle 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a 479 pin surface mount Zero Insertion Force ZIF mPGA479M socket designed for the Intel Core Duo Core So...

Page 29: ...t fits in place 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package The motherboard supports the Intel Core Duo socket 479 processor Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Small triangle Sma...

Page 30: ...atsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n Retention bra...

Page 31: ...ention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to the motherboard 4 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector N4L VM DH N4L VM DH CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND Rotation 12V ...

Page 32: ...modules from the same vendor Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 2048 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules 2 4 System memory 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A D...

Page 33: ...HTF6464AY 667B4 256 MB Infineon HYB18T512160AF 3S SS HYS64T32000HU 3S A 512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU 3S A 1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S DS HYS64T128020HU 3S A 256 MB Infineon HYB18T256800AF3S ECC SS HYS72T32000HU 3S A 512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S ECC SS HYS72T64000HU 3S A 1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S ECC DS HYS72T128020HU 3S A 512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y5 SS HYMP...

Page 34: ...S S S S S S S S S S Single sided D S D S D S D S D S Double sided DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support A A A A A Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single channel memory configuration B B B B B Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 667 MHz QVL S i z ...

Page 35: ...B Hynix HY5PS12821AFP C3 SS HYMP564U64AP8 C3 1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP C3 DS HYMP512U64AP8 C3 512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E ECC SS EBE51ED8ABFA 5C E 512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E SS EBE51UD8ABFA 5C 512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E SS EBE51UD8ABFA 5C E 1024 MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E DS EBE11UD8ABFA 5C E 2048 MB ELPIDA E1108AA 5C E DS EBE21EE8AAFA 5C E 256 MB CORSAIR MIII0051832M8CEC SS VS256MB533D2 512 MB CORSA...

Page 36: ... 512 1024 MB Patriot Heat Sink Package SS PDC21G5600 XBLK 512 MB MDT 18D51280D 3 70S20 SS M512 533 8 1024 MB MDT 18D51280D 3 70448 DS M924 533 16 S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s S S S S S S S S S S Single sided D S D S D S D S D S Double sided DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support A A A A A Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single channel...

Page 37: ... 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 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 the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR ...

Page 38: ... and press firmly until 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 the it by adj...

Page 39: ...RQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port LPT1 8 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 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 IRQ assignments for thi...

Page 40: ...s x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 grap...

Page 41: ...tel proprietary SDVO technology that provides the display interface for DVI monitors LCD hot plug detection Dual screen with onboard VGA Up to 1600x1200 resolution at 60 Hz fresh rate Scaleable output bandwidth from 25 to 162 megapixels per second Various display modes and resolutions V G A V G A V G A V G A V G A 640x480 SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA 1280x1024 SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA 800x600 SXGA SXG...

Page 42: ...tatic electricity from your body Wear a wrist strap grounded to the computer chassis when handling the card 1 Make sure that the computer is turned off Unplug the system power cord from the electrical socket 2 Remove the computer cover then locate the PCI Express x16 slot Refer to the motherboard user guide for the slot location 3 Remove the rear panel bracket opposite the PCI Express x16 slot Kee...

Page 43: ...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 down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause ...

Page 44: ...freshed 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 USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up feature re...

Page 45: ...oard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PS 2 keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS 1 2 2 3 N4L VM DH N4L VM DH Keyboard power settin...

Page 46: ...a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s Description Description Description Description Description S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s Description Description Description Description Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Acting GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port ACT LINK ACT LINK A...

Page 47: ...and 4 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 12 12 12 12 12 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 13 13 13 13 13 Opti...

Page 48: ...ettings 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 100 IDE devices 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector ...

Page 49: ...ed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 and Intel Matrix Storage configuration through the onboard Intel RAID controller Refer to section 5 4 2 Intel RAID configurations for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations The RAID function of these connectors is set to Disabled by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Con...

Page 50: ...ID1 red 7 pin SATA_RAID1 red This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable It supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately N4L VM DH N4L VM DH SATA RAID connector SATA_RAID1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 5 5 5 5 5 CD audio in connector 4 pin CD CD audio in connector 4 pin CD CD audio in connect...

Page 51: ...cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard An external infrared IR module will occupy one 1 USB port N4...

Page 52: ...AAFP 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 Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capa...

Page 53: ...joystick or game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files 10 10 10 10 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the mo...

Page 54: ... Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature 11 11 11 11 11 CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FA...

Page 55: ...completely fit For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version 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 The system may become unstable or may...

Page 56: ...ntel Core Duo Intel Core Duo T2600 processor T2600 processor T2600 processor Dual Core 2 16 GHz Dual Core 2 16 GHz Dual Core 2 16 GHz PCIe16 6600 Onboard Gfx Onboard Gfx DDR2 667 DIMMs 2 x 1G 2 x 512M 2 x 512M SATA IDE 2 2 2 Optical drive 2 2 1 DVD CD ROW PCIe1 Card 1 0 0 PCI Card 2 1 1 USB 6 4 1 Required 12V_V1 10 A 5 A 4 A 24 Pin Required 12V_V2 3 A 3 A 3 A 4 Pin Required wattage 250 W 150W 120W...

Page 57: ...f the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately N4L VM DH N4L VM DH Digital Audio Connector SPDIF GND 5V SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT GND 1 16 16 16 16 16 TV Out connector 6 1 pin TV_C TV Out connector 6 1 pin TV_C TV Out connector 6 1 pin TV_C TV Out connector 6 1 pin TV_C TV Out connector 6 1 pin TV_C This 6 1 pin connector is for the front panel daughter card with the audio TV out port Thi...

Page 58: ...nted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button Light Green 2 pin PWR Light Green 2 pin PWR Light Green 2 pin PWR Light Green 2 pin PWR Light Green 2 pin PWR This connector is for the system power b...

Page 59: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 60: ...ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 61: ...m power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light 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 ...

Page 62: ...dows shuts down If you are using Windows XP 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function p...

Page 63: ...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 64: ... ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH 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 18 4 5 Power menu 4 29 4 6 Boot menu 4 34 4 7 Exit menu 4 38 ...

Page 65: ...US Update or AFUDOS utilities Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab then click ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS U...

Page 66: ...the Internet 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 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 ...

Page 67: ...te 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 Follow the scree...

Page 68: ...ct Format Format Format Format Format A Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears e Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows XP users XP users XP users XP users XP users Select Create an MS DOS startup Create an MS DOS startup Create an MS DOS startup Create an MS DOS startup Create an MS DOS startup d...

Page 69: ...OM N4L VM ROM N4L VM ROM N4L 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 don...

Page 70: ... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1 Copy the AF...

Page 71: ...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 A afudos iN4L VM rom Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt A afudos iN4L VM rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc...

Page 72: ...ess is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A afudos iN4L VM rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash done Please restart your computer A ...

Page 73: ...he 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 process Bad BIOS...

Page 74: ... 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 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 BIO...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...he navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BI...

Page 77: ...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 the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 ...

Page 78: ...M 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 and how to navigate through them Select Screen Sele...

Page 79: ... 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 Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously f...

Page 80: ...it Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 IDE configuration IDE configuration IDE configuration IDE configuration IDE configuration The items in th...

Page 81: ... Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system 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 ...

Page 82: ...anual Manual Manual Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto loads the optimal settings for the system Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Configure System Frequency Voltage AI Overclocking Auto DDR2 Reference Voltage Auto Select the target CPU frequency and the r...

Page 83: ...the CPU frequency You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 500 CPU Clock Spread Spectrum Default Allows you to enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum Configuration options Default 0 25 0 35 0 40 1 00 DDR2 Reference Voltage Auto DDR2 Reference Voltage Auto DDR2 Reference Voltage Auto DDR2 Reference Voltage Auto DDR2 Reference Voltage Au...

Page 84: ... always return to zero 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology When set to Automatic you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the ...

Page 85: ...o malfunction North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced N...

Page 86: ...on options 2 DRAM Clocks 3 DRAM Clocks 4 DRAM Clocks 5 DRAM Clocks 6 DRAM Clocks DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge 15 DRAM Clocks Configuration options 4 DRAM Clocks 15 DRAM Clocks Memory Hole Disabled Memory Hole Disabled Memory Hole Disabled Memory Hole Disabled Memory Hole Disabled Sets or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole Configuration options Disabled 15MB 16MB Boot G...

Page 87: ...h Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller Auto Front Panel Support Type AC97 PCIE Ports Configu...

Page 88: ... Configuration options Enabled Disabled LAN Option ROM Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Gigabit LAN boot ROM configuration This item appears only when the Onboard Onboard Onboard Onboard Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN PCIEX GbE LAN PCIEX GbE LAN PCIEX GbE LAN PCIEX GbE LAN item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Po...

Page 89: ...rsion 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP Allows you to select the parallel port EPP version Configuration options 1 9 1 7 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Onboard Game MIDI Port Disabled Onboard Game MIDI Port Disabled Onboard Game MIDI Port Disabled Onboard Game MIDI Port Disab...

Page 90: ...system When 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 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration o...

Page 91: ...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 USB Functions Enabled USB Functions Enabled USB Functions Enabled USB Functions Enabled USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions of the motherboard Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enab...

Page 92: ... for non USB aware operating systems Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled BIOS EHCI ...

Page 93: ...ideo on S3 Resume No Repost Video on S3 Resume No Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support ACPI v1 0 ACPI 2 0 Support ACPI v1 0 ACPI 2 0 Support ACPI v1 0 ACPI 2 0 Support ACPI v1 0 ACPI 2 0 Support ACPI v1 0 Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power ...

Page 94: ...ration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled The succeeding items appear when the Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By RTC Ala...

Page 95: ...ough 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 PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a...

Page 96: ...red CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or Ignored CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring CPU Q FAN Control Disabled CPU Q FAN Control Disabled CPU Q FAN Control ...

Page 97: ... the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard vo...

Page 98: ...ends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priori...

Page 99: ...OS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to ...

Page 100: ...e 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 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 Installed To set a S...

Page 101: ...assword 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 Installed Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 G...

Page 102: ...cks 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 4 7 Exit menu Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the legend bar to exit The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default val...

Page 103: ...efaults 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 Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok 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 RAM If you...

Page 104: ...4 40 4 40 4 40 4 40 4 40 Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup ...

Page 105: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 106: ...H ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH ASUS N4L VM DH Chapter summary 5 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 3 Software information 5 9 5 4 RAID configurations 5 27 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 42 ...

Page 107: ...tures 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this...

Page 108: ...stem this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or unattended preload Installing the driver in interactive mode require user input during installation User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes Refer to the online help or readme file that came wit...

Page 109: ...r Installs the Intel Quick Resume Technology Driver QRTD for instant on off after initial boot when activated capability of an Intel Viiv technology based PC allowing it to behave like a consumer electronic device Intel Viiv Software Intel Viiv Software Intel Viiv Software Intel Viiv Software Intel Viiv Software Installs the Intel Viiv utility that transforms your PC into an entertainment center a...

Page 110: ...nt This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 ...

Page 111: ...32 bit RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel ICH7 RAID driver disk for a 32 bit system JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID driver disk Anti virus Utility An...

Page 112: ... Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PD...

Page 113: ... top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support...

Page 114: ...Software support Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format ...

Page 115: ...go to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 Select Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Upd...

Page 116: ...returns to the ASUS Update utility flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo 10 After flashing the BIOS restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST 8 Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio box 7 When the logo images appear on the right window pane select an image to enlarge by clicking on it ...

Page 117: ...k on the SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Control Control Control Control Control settings settings set...

Page 118: ...ols for supported Dolby applications Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby feature launch buttons feature launch buttons feature launch buttons feature launch buttons feature launch buttons Click the button of the feature you want to launch Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button to minimize the window Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Click the exit button to exit the Realtek HD Aud...

Page 119: ...t the equalizer to your desired settings 3 Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output playback volume and audio input record volume To set the mixer options 1 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager click the Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer tab 2 Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and or Record volume The Mixer option activate...

Page 120: ...ers or FT to display the distance in feet 3 Adjust the values to your desired settings by entering a numeric value in the boxes or clicking the up down arrow 4 Click to test your settings 5 Click to effect the Bass Management settings and exit Audio I O The Audio I O option allows you configure your input output settings To set the Audio I O options 1 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager click the Au...

Page 121: ...tic background noise when recording 3 Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording 4 Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature To st...

Page 122: ...one Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Digital Live Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone Allows you to wear any pair of headphones and listen to music with the dramatic surround effects of a 5 1 channel audio configuration Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic IIx expands any stereo audio or 5 1 chann...

Page 123: ...o CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 decoder through the decoder through the decoder through the decoder through the decoder ...

Page 124: ...S PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II 3 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows desktop To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop click Start Start Start ...

Page 125: ...nnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive memory CPU usage window Shows Hides the Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When...

Page 126: ...down button of the Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme Scheme options then select another position from the list box Click OK OK OK OK OK when finished Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group click the horseshoe magnet icon You can now move or reposition the panel independently Adjusting the sensor threshold va...

Page 127: ...entation browser This browser displays various Windows management information Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel Click the plus sign before WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information WMI Information to display the available information You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser DMI browser DMI brow...

Page 128: ...ge Usage The Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage browser displays real time information on the CPU hard disk drive space and memory usage Click to display the Usage browser CPU usage The CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU tab displays real time CPU usage in line graph representation If the CPU has an enabled Hyper Threading two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors Hard disk drive sp...

Page 129: ...reshold values The Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts or change the temperature scale Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default Loads the default threshold values threshold values threshold values threshold values threshold values for each sensor for each sensor for each sensor for each sensor for each sens...

Page 130: ...port for up to 7 1 channel surround sound Refer to this section for instructions on how to install the Intel Viiv software The Intel Viiv software will run only on motherboards with the required chipset such as the N4L VM DH Visit the Intel website for detailed information about Viiv Make sure you have installed Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition SP2 on your system The Intel Viiv software will...

Page 131: ...Click Next Next Next Next Next 6 The next screen displays the default desination folder Click Next Next Next Next Next to install to this folder or click Change Change Change Change Change to install to a different folder 7 Click Install Install Install Install Install to begin installation otherwise click Back Back Back Back Back change the installation settings or click Cancel Cancel Cancel Canc...

Page 132: ...rt Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support 8 Installation begins A status bar shows the progress of the installation 9 When setup is complete click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish ...

Page 133: ...The Intel ICH7 M DH Southbridge features an onboard RAID controller that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but a...

Page 134: ...RAID set s To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu select IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration then press Enter 3 Select the item ATA IDE Configuration ATA IDE Configuration ATA IDE Configuration ATA IDE Configuration ATA IDE Configuration then press Enter to display the configu...

Page 135: ...ves 2 Turn on the system 3 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5 7 0 1005 ICH7MR Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol I...

Page 136: ...ripe RAID 0 Stripe RAID 0 Stripe RAID 0 Stripe RAID 0 Stripe then press Enter 4 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array then press Enter The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB The default stripe size is 128 KB TIP TIP TIP TIP TIP We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mai...

Page 137: ... volume Y N 7 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the Create Volume menu 8 When the RAID volume is created the main menu displays relevant information about the volume Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5 7 0 1005 ICH7MR Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to...

Page 138: ...Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity item is highlighted key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 5 Press Enter when the Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume item is highlighted This warning message appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 0 0 1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyri...

Page 139: ...Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volumename RAID1 Mirror N A XXX XXGB Normal Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXGB Member Disk 0 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX...

Page 140: ...arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete then press Del This window appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5 7 0 1005 ICH7MR Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX xxxxx X XXX XGB Normal Yes HELP Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive s and cause any member dis...

Page 141: ...ume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive To reset a RAID set hard disk drive 1 From the utility main menu select 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID then press Enter to display this screen 2 Use the up down arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to reset then press Space to sel...

Page 142: ... 1 Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drives HDDs on your system 2 Set the O O O O Onboard JMB363 Serial ATA nboard JMB363 Serial ATA nboard JMB363 Serial ATA nboard JMB363 Serial ATA nboard JMB363 Serial ATA item in the BIOS to RAID See section 4 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyrig...

Page 143: ...lity 1 During POST press Ctrl J to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu 2 The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set 1 In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Disk Create RAID Disk Create RAID Disk Create RAID Disk Crea...

Page 144: ...ct the RAID set that you want to create 3 When the Disks Disks Disks Disks Disks item is highlighted use the up down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set then press the space bar to confirm selection Repeat the process until the HDDs are selected A selected HDD shows a sign before it 4 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the block size T...

Page 145: ...9 5 39 5 When done press Enter to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N Pressing Y deletes all the data in the HDDs 6 The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created ...

Page 146: ... the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Disk Delete RAID Disk Delete RAID Disk Delete RAID Disk Delete RAID Disk Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete A selected set shows a sign before it Press the Del key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to conf...

Page 147: ... HDD to Revert HDD to non RAID non RAID non RAID non RAID non RAID using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non RAD A selected HDD shows a sign before it 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N Saving the settings and exiting setup Saving the settings and exiting setup Saving the setting...

Page 148: ...menu for details 4 Insert the floppy disk into floppy disk drive 5 Follow succeeding screen information to complete process 6 Write protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection To install the RAID driver 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver 2 Press F6 then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the flo...

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