Asus P6T WS PRO, User Manual

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Contents
2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-19
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ................................................ 2-37
2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout ............................................ 2-37
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card ....................................... 2-37
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes.................................. 2-38
2.9 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-39
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-40
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-40
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-40
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 3-5
3.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 3-6
3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-8
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-9
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 3-10
3.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 3-10
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 3-10
3.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................3-11
3.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................3-11
3.2.6 Configuration fields ........................................................3-11
3.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................3-11
3.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................3-11
3.2.9 General help ..................................................................3-11
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-12
3.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 3-12
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-12
3.3.3 Language ...................................................................... 3-12
3.3.4 SATA 1-6 ....................................................................... 3-13