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Chapter 2: BIOS information

Chapter 2

BIOS information

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to 

restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update 

utility.

•  ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet 

Service Provider (ISP).

•  This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:
1. 

From the Windows

®

 desktop, click 

Start 

>

 Programs 

>

 ASUS 

>

 ASUSUpdate 

>

 

ASUSUpdate

 to launch the ASUS Update utility. 

2. 

From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:

Updating from the Internet

 

a.  Select 

Update BIOS

 

from the Internet

, then click 

Next

.

 

b.  Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click 

Auto    

 

Select

 then click 

Next

.

 

c.  From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click  

 

Next

.

2.1.1 

ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard 

BIOS in Windows

®

 environment. 

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:
1. 

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The 

Drivers

 menu appears. 

2. 

Click the 

Utilities

 tab, then click

 ASUS Update

3. 

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Quit all Windows

®

 applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

2.1 

Managing and updating your BIOS

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Страница 2: ... owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this product You may obtain th...

Страница 3: ... 1 4 1 5 Expansion slot 1 8 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card 1 8 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 8 1 5 3 PCI slot 1 8 1 6 Jumpers 1 9 1 7 Connectors 1 11 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors 1 11 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 12 1 8 Software support 1 18 1 8 1 Installing an operating system 1 18 1 8 2 Support DVD information 1 18 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 1 ...

Страница 4: ...4 4 USB Configuration 2 9 2 4 5 PCI PnP 2 10 2 5 Power menu 2 10 2 5 1 Suspend Mode 2 10 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support 2 10 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support 2 10 2 5 4 APM Configuration 2 11 2 5 5 Hardware Monitor 2 11 2 6 Boot menu 2 12 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 12 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 12 2 6 3 Security 2 13 2 7 Tools menu 2 15 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 15 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 15 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2...

Страница 5: ...he receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ...

Страница 6: ... installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust hum...

Страница 7: ...es 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select I...

Страница 8: ... 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated Atom D510 Maximum shared memory of 256MB Expansion slot 1 x PCI slot Storage 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb s ports Audio IDT73C High Definition Audio 6 channel CODEC LAN Realtek RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 4 ports at back panel ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLo...

Страница 9: ... x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SMBIOS 2 5 Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form Factor Mini ITX form factor 6 75 i...

Страница 10: ...s the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Fa...

Страница 11: ...device wake up 3 pin PS2_USBPW1 4 3 pin USBPW5 8 1 10 9 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 14 2 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM2 1 17 10 Internal speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 14 3 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 12 11 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 9 4 CPU and chassis fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 1 15 12 Onboard LED 1 1 5 LVDS connector 30 pin CON1...

Страница 12: ... CPU heatsink Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_FAN connector 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 E5179_AT5NM10 I indb 3 12 22 09 5 55 45 PM ...

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Страница 15: ...ingston KVR800D2N6 2G 矮版 2048MB DS Samsung K4T1G084QE 6 1 8V Kingston KVR800D2N6 4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE 8G E 6 1 8V OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ 4 5 5 15 2 0V OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ 4 4 4 15 1 9 2 1 V OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ 4 4 4 15 2 1V OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ 5 6 6 18 1 8V OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB Kit of 2 DS 5 5 5 15 1 8V OCZ OCZ2F8004GK EPP 2048MB DS 5 4 4 18 ...

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Страница 17: ... in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot 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 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjust...

Страница 18: ...on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for ab...

Страница 19: ...under normal condition or in sleep mode 2 Keyboard mouse power 3 pin PS2_USBPW1 4 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard mouse and USB port 1 4 wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar clicking the mouse or using a USB device This feature requires an ATX power supply that ...

Страница 20: ...ACT LINK LED LAN port LED indications 4 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 channel and 6 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table below...

Страница 21: ...e or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 7 2 Internal connectors 10 C...

Страница 22: ...ATA 133 MB s Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA 3 USB connector 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis This USB connector complys with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never co...

Страница 23: ...nnector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature 5 Internal speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker...

Страница 24: ...s on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector 7 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 definitio...

Страница 25: ...r The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset butt...

Страница 26: ...s The serial port bracket COM2 is purchased separately 11 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis AT5NM10 I Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND The S PDIF module is purchased separately...

Страница 27: ...D that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Suppor...

Страница 28: ...of the updating process Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the mother...

Страница 29: ...sing EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways Press Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found 2 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs th...

Страница 30: ... device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported 3 The utility aut...

Страница 31: ...tinues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running op...

Страница 32: ... device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD 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 mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Mode Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors...

Страница 33: ...ces installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item Configure SATA as IDE Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip Configuration options IDE AHCI Disabled SATA Run Mode Configuration Compatible Sets the SATA run mode configuration Configuration options Compatible Enhanced 2 3 5 System Information This menu give...

Страница 34: ...allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu North Bridge Configuration DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency Configuration options Auto 667MHz 800MHz Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Allows you to enable or disable configuring the DRAM Timing by SPD Configuration options Enabled Disabled Initiate Graphi...

Страница 35: ...ons Normal IrDA ASK IR Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address Configuration options Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 2E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port2 Mode Normal Allows you to set the Serial Port2 mode Configuration options Normal IrDA ASK IR Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel ...

Страница 36: ...USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps Configuration option...

Страница 37: ...d APM Configuration Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend 2 5 1 Suspend Mode S3 Only Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration option S3 Only S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep st...

Страница 38: ...s on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Power Key Ctrl Esc Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configur...

Страница 39: ...ls Exit To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Dis...

Страница 40: ...creen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password...

Страница 41: ... Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your pas...

Страница 42: ... to the Internet and Skype Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 3...

Страница 43: ...nu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the legend bar to exit Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit Options Exit Save Changes Exit Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Sele...

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