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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ....................................... 2-2 0
2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ............................................... 2-2 1
2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................... 2-22
2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) ............................................. 2-2 7
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................... 2-2 8
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-2 8
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-2 9
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ............................................................. 3- 2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3- 2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3- 2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4- 2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ...................................................................... 4-9
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 4-10
4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11
4.2.6 Configuration fields ........................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11
4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................4-11
4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11
4.3 Main menu ................................................................................... 4-1 2
4.3.1 System Date ................................................................. 4-1 2
4.3.2 System Time ................................................................. 4-1 2
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-1 2
4.3.4 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 4-13