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P5RD1-V

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Page 1: ...Motherboard P5RD1 V ...

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Page 3: ...tive ASUS features 1 5 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware 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 CP...

Page 4: ...ual function power switch 3 2 Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 1 4 1 2 AFUDOS utility 4 2 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 7 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility 4 8 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 12 ...

Page 5: ... 4 29 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Support 4 29 4 5 5 APM Configuration 4 30 4 5 6 Hardware Monitor 4 32 4 6 Boot menu 4 33 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 33 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 34 4 6 3 Security 4 35 4 7 Exit menu 4 37 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 S...

Page 6: ...D configurations 5 17 5 6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 22 Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features A 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST A 1 A 1 1 System requirements A 1 A 1 2 Using the EIST A 1 A 2 Intel Hyper Threading Technology A 3 Using the Hyper Threading Technology A 3 Contents ...

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: ...ST 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 Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software suppo...

Page 10: ...s and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example...

Page 11: ...orthbridge ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Southbridge ULI M1573 800 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non ECC 400 333 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots ATI RADEON X300 Graphics Processing Unit ULI M1573 Southbridge supports 2 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 4 x Serial ATA with RAID ...

Page 12: ...SUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 4 MB Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 WfM2 0 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 8 channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan conne...

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

Page 14: ...ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ist below If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS P5RD1 V motherboard I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules Serial port module COM port USB 2 0 2 ports and GAME 1 port module Cables Cables Cables Cables Cabl...

Page 16: ...ing unit GPU for enhanced 3D 2D and video capabilities The Northbridge also provides the interface for a processor in the 775 land package with 533 800 MHz front side bus FSB dual channel DDR memory three PCI Express x1 slots and a PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express...

Page 17: ...nition audio 8 channel high definition audio 8 channel high definition audio 8 channel high definition audio 8 channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ALC 861 8 channel audio CODEC This CODEC is fully compliant with Intel High Definition Audio standard 192 KHz 24 bit audio With the CODEC 8 channel audio ports and S PDIF interfaces you can connect your computer to home theater decoders...

Page 18: ...2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos See page 5 7 for details 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Ov...

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: ...US P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary 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 17 2 6 Jumpers 2 20 2 7 Connectors 2 23 ...

Page 21: ...ectricity 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 Before yo...

Page 22: ... 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 Scr...

Page 23: ...ine In LAN_USB34 COM1 DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 184 pin module CPU_FAN LGA775 Below Center Subwoofer Center Side Speaker Out Top Rear Speaker Out 24 5cm 9 6in 30 5cm 12 0in DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 184 pin module PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB12 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS USB56 USB78 USBPW78 USBPW56 R FLOPPY SEC_IDE CLRTC SA...

Page 24: ...g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 20 2 USB Device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 2 21 3 CPU Fan type selector 3 pin FANSEL 2 22 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 Parallel port 2 23 2 RJ 45 port 2 23 3 Rear Speaker Out port gray 2 23 4 Side Spe...

Page 25: ...Chassis fan connector 1 3 pin CHA_FAN1 2 27 8 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 28 9 USB connectors 10 1 USB56 USB78 2 28 10 ATX power connector 24 pin EATXPWR 2 29 11 ATX 12V power connector 4 pin ATX12V 2 29 12 Optical audio connector 4 pin CD 2 30 13 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 pin GAME 2 30 14 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 31 15 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 31 1...

Page 26: ...s 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 pins are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket pins motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep th...

Page 27: ...t into the CPU notch 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 and move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Re...

Page 28: ...on DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 6 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab A B The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Intel Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on...

Page 29: ...top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor the package includes the CPU fa...

Page 30: ...he 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 2 Push 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 P5RD1 V CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5RD1 V CPU fan connector ...

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: ...into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1 In dual channel configurations install only identical identical identical identical identical the same type and size DDR DIMM pairs for each channel Always insta...

Page 34: ...45D8J D43 Hynix SS HY5DU56822DT D43 512MB Hynix HYMD264646D8J D43 Hynix DS HY5DU56822DT D43 256MB TwinMOS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADTTwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 256MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADTTwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADTTwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F TCCC 512MB Tran...

Page 35: ...M3T27C N A SS DD2508AMTA 512MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C N A DS DD2508AMTA 256MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G 5T N A SS N2DS25680CT 5T 512MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G 5T N A DS N2DS25680CT 5T 256MB Kreton N A VT SS VT3225804T 5 512MB Kreton N A VT DS VT3225804T 5 256MB Veritech VT400FMV 2561103 VT SS VT56DD32M8PC 5 512MB Veritech VT400FMV 5121003 VT DS VT56DD32M8PC 5 256MB Pmi MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL SS ...

Page 36: ...til the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or remov...

Page 37: ...lot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot 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 expansio...

Page 38: ...r 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 this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this mother...

Page 39: ...ot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This mot...

Page 40: ...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 Re install 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 ne...

Page 41: ...ng 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 USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500...

Page 42: ...PU fan type selector 3 pin FANSEL CPU fan type selector 3 pin FANSEL CPU fan type selector 3 pin FANSEL CPU fan type selector 3 pin FANSEL This jumper allows you to connect either a 3 pin or a 4 pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connector CPU_FAN Set this jumper to pins 1 2 if you are using a 4 pin fan cable plug or to pins 2 3 if you are using a 3 pin plug P5RD1 V R P5RD1 V FANPWR setting FANSEL ...

Page 43: ...In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 6 6 6 6 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this...

Page 44: ... keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 13 13 13 13 13 PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 ...

Page 45: ...connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable t...

Page 46: ...n using the ULI RAID controller Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations Enable the Serial ATA Controller item in the BIOS if you want to use the Serial ATA RAID feature See the SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration for details P5RD1 V P5RD1 V SATA connectors SATA1 GND ...

Page 47: ...ctors support cooling fans of 350mA 2000mA 24 W max or a total of 1A 3 48A 41 76 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 Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are ...

Page 48: ...4 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 6 6 6 6 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME module cable to any of these connectors then insta...

Page 49: ...upply unit PSU that provides a minimum power of 350 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 power is inadequate You can use a 20...

Page 50: ...ive 9 9 9 9 9 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME This connector is for a GAME MIDI port Connect the USB GAME module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port conne...

Page 51: ...pin AAFP Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin 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 Use a chassis tha...

Page 52: ...d of the S PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S PDIF module The S PDIF module is purchased separately P5RD1 V P5RD1 V Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT 13 13 13 13 13 TV out connector 6 1 pin TV_OUT TV out connector 6 1 pin TV_OUT TV out connector 6 1 pin TV_OUT TV out connector 6 1 pin TV_OUT TV out connector 6 1 pin TV_OUT This 6 1 pin connector is for th...

Page 53: ...LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The...

Page 54: ...2 34 2 34 2 34 2 34 2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

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 P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary 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: ...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 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: ... V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary 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 17 4 5 Power menu 4 29 4 6 Boot menu 4 33 4 7 Exit menu 4 37 ...

Page 61: ...ing a bootable 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 XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Win...

Page 62: ...allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when 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 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable f...

Page 63: ...rom 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 ...

Page 64: ...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 4 The utility reads 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 iP5RD1V ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 ...

Page 65: ...IOS 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 Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Make sure that you rena...

Page 66: ...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 BIOS...

Page 67: ...RD1V ROM P5RD1V ROM P5RD1V 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 68: ...ties Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The 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 Do...

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: ...SUSUpdate 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 ...

Page 71: ...e 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 as eas...

Page 72: ...tings 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General help Ge...

Page 73: ...lue of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 2 7 4 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 i...

Page 74: ...kette 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 System Time 11 51 19 System Date Thu ...

Page 75: ...ct 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 formatted with LBA mo...

Page 76: ...ion 08 00 10 Build Date 01 10 05 Processor Type Genuine Intel R CPU 3 20GHz Speed 2800 MHz Count 1 System Memory Size 512MB PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMA0 SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMA0 MW...

Page 77: ...evices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None 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 allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options USB Configuration Module Version 2 24 0 10...

Page 78: ...eed 12 Mbps Configuration options HiSpeed Full Speed BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand off function Configuration options Disabled Enabled AiBooster Support Enabled AiBooster Support Enabled AiBooster Support Enabled AiBooster Support Enabled AiBoo...

Page 79: ...ge Select Auto Allows you to set the VCore voltage Configuration options 1 7000V 1 6875V 1 6750V 1 6625V 1 6500V 1 6375V 1 6250V 1 6125V 1 6000V 1 5875V 1 5750V 1 5625V 1 5500V 1 5375V 1 5250V 1 5125V 1 5000V 1 4875V 1 4750V 1 4625V 1 4500V 1 4375V 1 4250V 1 4125V 1 4000V 1 3875V 1 3750V 1 3625V 1 3500V 1 3375V 1 3250V 1 3125V 1 3000V 1 3875V 1 3750V 1 3625V 1 3500V 1 3375V 1 3250V 1 3125V 1 3000V...

Page 80: ...itive Sensitive activates overclocking on a light CPU loading Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading Memory Clock Mode Auto Memory Clock Mode Auto Memory Clock Mode Auto Memory Clock Mode Auto Memory Clock Mode Auto Allows you to set the memory clock mode Configuration options Auto Sync to CPU Async Manual Mode Memory Frequency 300 Memo...

Page 81: ...s LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network LAN cable POST Check LAN cable Disabled LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1 2 N A 3 6 N A 4 5 N A 7 8 N A The following item appears only when the N O S Mode item is set to Standard Sensitive or Heavy Turbo N O S Disabled Turbo N O S Disabled Turbo N O S Disabled Turbo N O S ...

Page 82: ...e Bus frequency The default value of this item is auto detected by BIOS Use the or keys to adjust the values HyperThreading Function Enabled HyperThreading Function Enabled HyperThreading Function Enabled HyperThreading Function Enabled HyperThreading Function Enabled Enables or disables the Intel HyperThreading technology function Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock...

Page 83: ...Disabled Auto The following items appear only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ...

Page 84: ...se as the primary boot device Boots Graphic Adapter Priority PEG IGD Boots Graphic Adapter Priority PEG IGD Boots Graphic Adapter Priority PEG IGD Boots Graphic Adapter Priority PEG IGD Boots Graphic Adapter Priority PEG IGD Allows you to select the primary graphics boot device Configuration options IGD PEG IGD PCI IGD IGD Integrated Graphics Display PEG PCI Express Graphics Current Memory Clock 4...

Page 85: ...Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is enabled the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect When disabled you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub items The following sub items appear when this item is Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM CAS Select 2 5 Clocks Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and...

Page 86: ... ROM When this item is disabled additional SATA items are displayed on the Main menu Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Onboard LAN Enabled Enables or disables the Onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enables or disables the onboard LAN boot ROM Configuration o...

Page 87: ...PP Parallel Port Mode EPP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMA0 DMA1 DMA3 EP...

Page 88: ...assigned to DMA Channel x PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to DMA Channel x PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to DMA Channel x PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to DMA Channel x PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to DMA Channel x 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 4 4 7 ...

Page 89: ...me 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 No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 ...

Page 90: ...e the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State 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 to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system Th...

Page 91: ...d The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PCI ...

Page 92: ...tations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to ...

Page 93: ...rity 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 number of dev...

Page 94: ...ogo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock O...

Page 95: ...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 on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed N...

Page 96: ...viewing and changing all the 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 Ins...

Page 97: ...Disabled Enabled Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appear...

Page 98: ...ard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for eac...

Page 99: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 100: ...1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 3 Software information 5 7 5 4 RAID configurations 5 16 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 20 ...

Page 101: ...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 chapter for refer...

Page 102: ...ivers ULI Chipset Driver ULI Chipset Driver ULI Chipset Driver ULI Chipset Driver ULI Chipset Driver Installs the ULI chipset drivers Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Make ULI Chipset Driver Disk Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the ULI SATA RAID configuration Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver Marvell Yukon Gi...

Page 103: ...ep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0 driver Anti virus utility Anti virus utility Anti virus utility Anti virus utility Anti vir...

Page 104: ...ab 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 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display th...

Page 105: ...owse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format 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 ...

Page 106: ...port Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 107: ...yLogo 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 ...

Page 108: ...urns 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 109: ...e Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester To use the the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester utility 1 Launch the VCT utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marv...

Page 110: ...udio Realtek ALC861 Audio Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar From the taskbar double click on the SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect ...

Page 111: ...e option buttons to change your S PDIF out settings 3 Click the Exit X X X X X button on the upper right hand corner of the window to exit To set the sound effect options 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect button 2 Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment adjust the equalizer or set the karaoke to y...

Page 112: ...ion 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration button 2 Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup then click Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test to test your settings 3 Click the UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic butto...

Page 113: ...ector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly To start the connector sensing 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing button 2 Click the Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket button to display connected audio devices 3 Click the Option Option Option Optio...

Page 114: ...tton on the upper right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo This option shows a demo of the Head Related Transfer Functions HRTF To start the HRTF demo 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo HRTF Demo button 2 Click the option buttons to change the sound moving path or EAX settings...

Page 115: ...guration as shown in the following table See the 8 6 4 or 2 channel speaker configuration on page 2 24 General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar To display the general settings 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Pa...

Page 116: ...mbined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 0 1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD Spanning stands for Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just...

Page 117: ...build RAID Array Drive Model Mode Capacity RAID Array Type B Channel 0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 1 XXXXX MB Channel 1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 1 XXXXX MB Channel 2 Master XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 1 XXXXX MB Channel 3 Master XXXXXXXXXXX SATA 1 XXXXX MB Capacity RAID Type Stripe Size RAID Name RAID Array A RAID Array B RAID Array C The Main Menu on the upper left corner allows you to select an operation to be ...

Page 118: ...ir corresponding functions SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE Select an item Move cursor to the next item Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Confirms a selected item E S C E S C E S C E S C E S C Exit Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration Creating a RAID 0 configuration To create a RAID 0 set 1 From the ULI RAID BIOS S...

Page 119: ...he utility prompts the following warning message Create RAID 1 Y N Press Y to continue or press N to return to menu 5 Key in a RAID name composed of a maximum of eight 8 alpha numeric characters then press Enter Special characters or symbols are not allowed 6 The utility prompts the following confirmation message Duplicate Data from M to m Y N Press Y to duplicate data from the source disk M to th...

Page 120: ...ters or symbols are not allowed 4 The utility displays the RAID Array settings at the bottom of the screen Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration Creating a JBOD configuration To create a JBOD set 1 From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu move the cursor to Create JBOD for integrated capacity Create JBOD for integra...

Page 121: ...ings Partition Delete RAID Settings Partition Delete RAID Settings Partition Delete RAID Settings Partition Delete RAID Settings Partition then press Enter 2 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set then press Space or Enter The striped mark E appears before a selected drive 3 The utility prompts the following warning message Data on RAID drives will be deleted Y N Press Y to continue or...

Page 122: ... 3 _ 7 Press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 8 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press Enter 9 Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process OR 1 Start Windows 2 Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive 3 When the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears click Make ULI Chipset Driver Make ULI Chipset Driver Make ULI Chipset Driver M...

Page 123: ...A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports ...

Page 124: ...ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V ASUS P5RD1 V Chapter summary A A 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST A 1 A 2 Intel Hyper Threading Technology A 3 ...

Page 125: ...uter then enter the BIOS Setup 2 Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu highlight CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration then press Enter 3 Set the Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology item to Automat...

Page 126: ...sktop Home Office Desktop Home Office Desktop Home Office Desktop or Always On Always On Always On Always On Always On 9 Click Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply then click O K O K O K O K O K 10 Close the Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties window After you adjust the power scheme the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU load...

Page 127: ...ting system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper Threading Technology ...

Page 128: ...A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features ...

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