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User Guide

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -11-11-11-11-1

1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2

1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-3

1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-4

1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-4

1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-5

1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-6

1.6.1 Front panel LEDs .................................................... 1-6

1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ...................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -12-12-12-12-1

2.1 Chassis cover ....................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the cover ................................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-4

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink .................................... 2-4

2.2.2 Installling a CPU ...................................................... 2-5

2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink ..................................... 2-6

2.4 System memory ................................................................... 2-7

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-7

2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-7

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... 2-8

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................... 2-8

2.4 Hard disk drives .................................................................... 2-9

2.5 Expansion slot .................................................................... 2-11

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-11

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-13

2.6 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-14

2.7 Removable components ..................................................... 2-15

2.7.1 System fans .......................................................... 2-15

2.7.2 Device fan ............................................................. 2-15

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2.7.3 Power supply module ............................................ 2-16

2.7.4 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-17

2.7.5 Motherboard ......................................................... 2-19

2.8 SATA backplane cabling ..................................................... 2-22

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -13-13-13-13-1

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ....................................................... 3-2

3.2 Rack rails assembly .............................................................. 3-2

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ............................................. 3-3

3.4 Rackmounting the server ..................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -14-14-14-14-1

4.1 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-4

4.3 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS SETUPChapter 5: BIOS SETUPChapter 5: BIOS SETUPChapter 5: BIOS SETUPChapter 5: BIOS SETUP .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -15-15-15-15-1

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 5-2

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8

5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12

5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12

5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13

5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13

5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13

5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ..................................... 5-14

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................ 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...................... 5-14

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5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-15

5.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-16

5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18

5.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 5-18

5.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-19

5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 5-20

5.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-22

5.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 5-23

5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-24

5.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-25

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-27

5.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................ 5-27

5.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-28

5.5.3 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-30

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-32

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-32

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-33

5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-34

5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-37

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withmanufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe 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 towhich the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This This This This This CCCCClass lass lass lass lass AAAAA digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARN ING !WARN ING !WARN ING !WARN ING !WARN ING ! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor tothe graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical SafetyElectrical SafetyElectrical SafetyElectrical SafetyElectrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cablesfor the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from theelectrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before thesignal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables fromthe existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact aqualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation SafetyOperation SafetyOperation SafetyOperation SafetyOperation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certifiedor experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included withthe server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected andthe power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contactyour dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away fromconnectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on astable surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for theuser’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electricaloutlet to avoid electrical shock.

L ith ium-Ion Battery WarningLith ium-Ion Battery WarningLith ium-Ion Battery WarningLith ium-Ion Battery WarningLith ium-Ion Battery WarningCAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended bythe manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to themanufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Dr ive Safety WarningCD-ROM Dr ive Safety WarningCD-ROM Dr ive Safety WarningCD-ROM Dr ive Safety WarningCD-ROM Dr ive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy SystemHeavy SystemHeavy SystemHeavy SystemHeavy SystemCAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance whenmoving or carrying the system.

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About this guide

AudienceAudienceAudienceAudienceAudience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced userswith at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents

This guide contains the following parts:

1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . Chapter 1: Product Introduct ionChapter 1: Product Introduct ionChapter 1: Product Introduct ionChapter 1: Product Introduct ionChapter 1: Product Introduct ion

This chapter describes the general features of the server, includingsections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have toperform when installing or removing system components.

3 .3 .3 .3 .3 . Chapter 3: Insta l lat ion opt ionsChapter 3: Insta l lat ion opt ionsChapter 3: Insta l lat ion opt ionsChapter 3: Insta l lat ion opt ionsChapter 3: Insta l lat ion opt ions

This chapter describes how to install optional components into thebarebone server.

4 .4 .4 .4 .4 . Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comeswith the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumpersettings, and connector locations.

5 .5 .5 .5 .5 . Chapter 5: B IOS informat ionChapter 5: B IOS informat ionChapter 5: B IOS informat ionChapter 5: B IOS informat ionChapter 5: B IOS informat ion

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOSSetup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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ReferencesReferencesReferencesReferencesReferences

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for productand software updates.

1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guideASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guideASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guideASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guideASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide

This manual contains detailed information about the NCLV-Dmotherboard.

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS servermanagement utility.

3 .3 .3 .3 .3 . ASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs ites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for allASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contactinformation.

ConventionsConventionsConventionsConventionsConventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when tryingto complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentswhen trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete atask.

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) package for the following items.

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged ormissing.

Package i t emsPackage i t emsPackage i t emsPackage i t emsPackage i t ems

ASUS AR14 1U rackmount chassis with:• ASUS NCLV-D motherboard• 500W power supply, 115V~230V• optical drive• system/device/rear fans• 2 x hot-swap HDD trays• riser card bracket• SATA backplane

CPU heatsink (2 pcs.)

AC power cable

System screws and cables

Rackmount rail kit

Accessory box• AP1600R-E2 user guide• AP1600R-E2 support CD (includes ASWM)• TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD• Bag of screws

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuringthe ASUS NCLV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsetsembedded on the motherboard.

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Ch i p s e tCh i p s e tCh i p s e tCh i p s e tCh i p s e t North Bridge: Intel® E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)South Bridge: Intel® 6300ESB

P roces so rP r oces so rP r oces so rP r oces so rP r oces so r Supports dual Intel® Xeon™ 3.2GHz processors with L2 512K and L3 1MB caches via two 604-pin sockets

M e m o r yM e m o r yM e m o r yM e m o r yM e m o r y 4 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 16GB system memorySupports DDR 333 registered ECC DIMMs

L A NL A NL A NL A NL A N Broadcom® BMC5721 64-bit Gigabit LAN controllerBroadcom® BMC5705E 32-bit Gigabit LAN controller

V G AV G AV G AV G AV G A ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controllerSupports 8MB display memory

Expans i on s l o t sExpans i on s l o t sExpans i on s l o t sExpans i on s l o t sExpans i on s l o t s 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board

S to r ageS to r ageS to r ageS to r ageS to r age Intel® 6300ESB South Bridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 HDDs - 2 x SATA HDDs with RAID 0/1 configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

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Ha rdwa re mon i to r sHa rdwa re mon i to r sHa rdwa re mon i to r sHa rdwa re mon i to r sHa rdwa re mon i to r s Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoringAutomatic System Restart (ASR) feature

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1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rearfans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rearpanel connectors on the motherboard.

1.3 Front panel features

The chassis kit displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easilyaccessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, locationswitch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.

The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and GigabitLAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

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1.5 Internal features

The chaais includes the basic components as shown.

1. PCI-X riser card bracket

2. Rear fans

3. NCLV-D motherboard

4. Power supply

5. Device fan

6. System fans

7. SATA backplane

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2

10. Optical drive

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect anexternal floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB ports on thefront or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

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1.6 LED information

1.6.11.6.11.6.11.6.11.6.1 Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDsFront panel LEDsFront panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

1.6.21.6.21.6.21.6.21.6.2 Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDsRear panel LEDsRear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs

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Message LEDMessage LEDMessage LEDMessage LEDMessage LEDLAN2 LEDLAN2 LEDLAN2 LEDLAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

HDD Access LEDHDD Access LEDHDD Access LEDHDD Access LEDHDD Access LED

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Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED OFF No activityBlinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming eventBlinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

Location LED OFF Normal statusON Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

LAN LEDs OFF No LAN connectionBlinking LAN is transmitting or receiving dataON LAN connection is present

ACT/L INK LEDACT/L INK LEDACT/L INK LEDACT/L INK LEDACT/L INK LED SPEED LEDSPEED LEDSPEED LEDSPEED LEDSPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection

Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection

Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection

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This chapter lists the hardwaresetup procedures that you have toperform when installing or removingsystem components.

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2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.12.1.12.1.12.1.12.1.1 Removing the coverRemoving the coverRemoving the coverRemoving the coverRemoving the cover

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end ofthe top cover.

3. Firmly hold the cover and slide ittoward the rear panel for abouthalf an inch until it is disengagedfrom the chassis.

4. Lift the cover from the chassis.

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews onthe rear panel to release the topcover from the chassis.

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2.1.22.1.22.1.22.1.22.1.2 Installing the coverInstalling the coverInstalling the coverInstalling the coverInstalling the cover

1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on therear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.

3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.

4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.

2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) arealigned to the grooves on the chassis.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processors.

2.2.12.2.12.2.12.2.12.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsink

If you have previously installed CPUs and heatsinks, follow these steps toremove the heatsinks before proceeding to the next section.

To remove the CPU heatsink:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto loosen the four screws thatsecure the heatsink until it isreleased.

2. Carefully lift the heatsink fromthe motherboard.

You don’t need to detach the screws from the heatsink.

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1. The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you areinstalling only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.

2. If you are installing two CPUs, install in the CPU socket 2 first.


2.2.22.2.22.2.22.2.22.2.2 Installl ing a CPUInstalll ing a CPUInstalll ing a CPUInstalll ing a CPUInstalll ing a CPU

To install the CPUs:

1. Locate the CPU sockets on themotherboard. Flip up the socketlever and push it all the way tothe other side.

2. Carefully insert the CPU into thesocket as shown until it fits inplace.

3. Carefully push down the socketlever to secure the CPU. Thelever clicks on the side tab toindicate that it is locked.

4. Apply the thermal interfacematerial (thermal grease) to thetop of the CPU. This thermalgrease should come with the CPUpackage.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 if you wishto install a second CPU.

The CPU fits only in onecorrect orientation. DO NOTforce the CPU into the socketto prevent bending the pinsand damaging the CPU!

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2. Twist each of the four screwswith a Philips (cross) screwdriverjust enough to attach theheatsink to the motherboard.When the four screws areattached, tighten them one byone to completely secure theheatsink.

2.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink ontop of the installed CPU (CPU1).

3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to installthe second CPU heatsink.

Heatsink for CPU2


2.4 System memory

2.4.12.4.12.4.12.4.12.4.1 OverviewOverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Modules (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 16 GBsystem memory using 184-pin registered ECC DDR 333 DIMMs.

2.4.22.4.22.4.22.4.22.4.2 Memory configurationsMemory configurationsMemory configurationsMemory configurationsMemory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4GB registered ECC DDRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimumcompatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modulesfrom the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List onthe following URL for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than16 GB system memory when you installed four 4 GB DDR memorymodules.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.


2.4.42.4.42.4.42.4.42.4.4 Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMMRemoving a DIMMRemoving a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward to unlockthe DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.4.32.4.32.4.32.4.32.4.3 Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into thesocket until the retaining clipssnap back in place and the DIMMis properly seated.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket bypressing the retaining clipsoutward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket suchthat the notch on the DIMMmatches the break on thesocket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retainingclips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

A DDR 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.

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMsor other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damageto both the motherboard and the components.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

To install a SATA HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushingthe spring lock to the right, thenpulling the tray lever outward.The drive tray ejects slightlyafter you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever andpull the drive tray out of thebay.

3. Take note of the drive trayholes. Each side has three holesto fit different types of hard diskdrives. Use two screws on eachside to secure the hard diskdrive.

4. Place a SATA hard disk drive onthe tray, then secure it with fourscrews.

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5. Carefully insert the drive trayand push it all the way to thedepth of the bay until just asmall fraction of the tray edgeprotrudes.

6. Push the tray lever until it clicks,and secures the drive tray inplace. The drive tray is correctlyplaced when its front edge alignswith the bay edge.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wishto install a second SATA drive.

When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATAinterface on the backplane.

8. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATAbackplane. Refer to section “2.7 SATA backplane cabling” forinformation on the SATA backplane cable connections.

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2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.12.5.12.5.12.5.12.5.1 Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion cardInstalling an expansion cardInstalling an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to removethe bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card.

To install a PCI-X card:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that securesthe riser card to the standoff.

3. Remove the screw that securesthe slot metal cover.

4. Install a PCI-X card to thebracket as shown, then securethe card with a screw.

2. Firmly hold a riser card bracket,then pull it up to detach it fromthe PCI-X slot on themotherboard.

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8. Secure the riser card to thestandoff.

9. Connect the cable(s) to thecard, if applicable.

6. Install the riser card bracket withthe card into the PCI-X slot onthe motherboard.

7. Make sure that the goldenconnectors completely fit theslot and the bracket aligns withthe rear panel.

5. Take note of the holes on theriser card bay. The two pegs onthe riser card bracket shouldmatch these holes to ensurethat the bracket is properly inplace.

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2.5.22.5.22.5.22.5.22.5.2 Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting thesoftware settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the systemunstable and the card inoperable.

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 N/A Programmable Interrupt

3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)

4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9* 4 ACPI Mode when used

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.

INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT#

AIC-8130 PXIRQ2 — — — X_REQ3 X_GNT3

ATI Rage XL PIRQB# — — — REQ2# GNT2#

BCM5705E PIRQF# — — — REQ3# GNT3#

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2.6 Cable connections

Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables

1. Parallel port cable (from motherboard to rear panel)

2. Rear fan connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

4. 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard)

5. Secondary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive)

6. Device fan connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board)

7. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board)

8. System fan connectors (from mid-fans to SATA backplane)

9. SATA backplane power connector (from power supply)

10. 4-pin power connector (from power supply to optical drive)

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2.7 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components wheninstalling or removing system devices, or when you need to replacedefective components. This section tells how to remove the followingcomponents:

1. System fans

2. Device fan

3. Power supply module

4. Optical drive

5. Motherboard

2.7.12.7.12.7.12.7.12.7.1 System fansSystem fansSystem fansSystem fansSystem fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Disconnect all the system fancables from the connectors onthe backplane board.

2. Remove the four screws thatsecure a fan.

3. Repeat step 2 to uninstall theother fans.

2.7.22.7.22.7.22.7.22.7.2 Device fanDevice fanDevice fanDevice fanDevice fan

To uninstall the device fan:

1. Disconnect the system fan cablefrom the connector on themotherboard.

2. Remove the four screws that securethe device fan.

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2.7.32.7.32.7.32.7.32.7.3 Power supply modulePower supply modulePower supply modulePower supply modulePower supply module

To uninstall the power supply module:

1. Disconnect all the power cablesconnected to the motherboard andother system devices.

3. Slide the power supply backward for about half an inch, then carefullylift it out from the chassis.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto remove the screw the securesthe front end of the powersupply.


2.7.42.7.42.7.42.7.42.7.4 Optical driveOptical driveOptical driveOptical driveOptical drive

To uninstall the optical drive:

1. Disconnect the power and signalcables connected to the rear ofthe optical drive.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto remove the two screws thatsecure the meal bracket on theside of the optical drive. Removethe bracket to release the drive.

3. Slide the optical drive toward thefront panel, then carefully pull itout of the drive bay.


To install an optical drive:

1. From the front panel, insert therear end of the optical drive intothe 5.25-inch drive bay.

2. Place the metal bracket parallel to the side of the optical drive,matching its two pegs with the lower holes, and the bracket holeswith the standoffs on the base of the chassis.

3. Secure the bracket with twoscrews.

The metal bracket should fit completely to ensure that the optical driveis securely in place.

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To uninstall the motherboard:

1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. Seesection “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration.

2. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU andheatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to thecorresponding sections for instructions on removing thesecomponents.

3. Remove the riser card standoff by twisting it counterclockwise.

4. Carefully lift the motherboardout of the chassis as shown.

3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto remove the screws thatsecure the motherboard to thebase of the chassis.

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To reinstall the motherboard:

1. Firmly hold the motherboard bythe sides and insert it into thechassis as shown.

3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto secure the motherboard withseven (7) screws in the holes asshown.

2. Carefully adjust the motherboarduntil the rear panel ports fit inplace.

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4. Insert the riser card standoffinto the motherboard holebeside the PCI-X slot, and twist itclockwise until secure.

5. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section“2.6 Cable connections” for illustration.

6. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed.


2.8 SATA backplane cabling

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This chapter describes how toinstall the optional components anddevices into the barebone server.

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3.1 Rackmount rail kit items

If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair foreach side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolttype screws.

3.2 Rack rails assembly

To assemble the rack rails:

1. Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.

2. Match one long and one short rail to your desired length, and fix themtogether using four (4) pairs of nuts and bolts.

3. Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair.

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3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack

To attach the rails to the rack:

1. Select one unit of space (1U) on therack where you wish to install thebarebone server.

2. Remove the screws from the 1U spaceon the rack front.

5. Find the rear 1U spacerear 1U spacerear 1U spacerear 1U spacerear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U spacefront 1U spacefront 1U spacefront 1U spacefront 1U spacewhere you attached the rail.

6. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear endholes.

7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end.

8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the secondrail pair.

9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properlyinstalled, the rack rails appear as shown.

3. Align the front end holes of a rack railpair to the 1U space.

4. Drive in two screws on the outer holesto secure the front end.

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3.4 Rackmounting the server

To mount the server to the rack:

1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side tothe front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all theway to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack,and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack..

2. Tighten the two rack screws to securethe server to the rack.

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4.1 Motherboard layout

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PCI4 (32-bit 5V PCI)

PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI)

The four grayed out card slots are present on the motherboard but arenot used in this system. You may install one PCI-X card via the risercard bracket.


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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

2. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-5

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5

4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-6

5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-6

6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 4-7

7. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-7

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 4-8

2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) 4-8

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 4-9

4. Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1) 4-10

5. System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 4-10

6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 4-11

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-11

8. SSI power connectors(24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin SSI+12V1/+12V2) 4-12

9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-13

10. Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) 4-13

11. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-14

12. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 4-14

13. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-15LAN1 Link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN2 Link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Front Panel System Bus (6-1 pin)

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-16System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)


1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . C lear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and systemsetup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboardbutton cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includesystem setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF 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 thecap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap backto 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 BIOSsetup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTCjumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due tooverclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPUParameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOScan automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

4.2 Jumpers

NCLV-D

3 22 1

NCLV-D Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC1

Normal(Default)

Clear CMOS


3 .3 .3 .3 .3 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleepmode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low powermode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake upfrom S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,power supply in reduced power mode).

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that canprovide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, thesystem would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supplycapability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . VGA Graphics control ler sett ing (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics control ler sett ing (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics control ler sett ing (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics control ler sett ing (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics control ler sett ing (3-pin VGA_EN1)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XLvideo graphics controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphicscontroller.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D VGA Setting

VGA_EN1

Enable(Default)

Disable

23

21

NCLV-D

NCLV-D USB device wake-up

USBPW12

(Default)+5V +5VSB

1 2 2 3

USBPW34

(Default)+5V +5VSB

1 2 2 3


4 .4 .4 .4 .4 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computerwhen 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 1Aon the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

5 .5 .5 .5 .5 . Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN1)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard BroadcomBCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate theGigabit LAN feature.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Keyboard power setting

KBPWR1

(Default)+5V +5VSB

1 2 2 3

NCLV-D

2 1 3 2

Enable(Default)

Disable

NCLV-D LAN_EN1 setting

LAN_EN1


6 .6 .6 .6 .6 . Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN control ler sett ing (3-pin LAN_EN2)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard BroadcomBCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate theGigabit LAN feature.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D LAN_EN2 setting Enable(Default)

Disable

LAN_EN2

21

23

7 .7 .7 .7 .7 . BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)

This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy diskin case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.

3. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file.

4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

5. The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashesthe BIOS.

6. When finished, shut down your computer.

7. Replace the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2.

8. Reboot your computer.

9. Hold down the <De l><De l><De l><De l><De l> key during the boot process and enter BIOSsetup to re-enter data.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D BIOS recovery setting

RECOVERY1

(Default)Normal BIOS Recovery

23

21


2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)

These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The UltraDMA 100/66 signal cable has two connectors: a blue connector for theprimary IDE connector on the motherboard and a black connector for anUltra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive). Ifyou install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive asa slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard diskdocumentation for the jumper settings.

4.3 Connectors

1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . F loppy disk dr ive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk dr ive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk dr ive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk dr ive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk dr ive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the otherend to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connectionwhen using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered holeon the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertionwhen you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

NCLV-D

NOTE: Orient the red markings onthe floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

NCLV-D Floppy disk drive connector

PIN 1

FLOPPY

NCLV-D

NCLV-D IDE connectors

NOTE: Orient the red markings(usually zigzag) on the IDEribbon cable to PIN 1.

SEC_IDE1

PRI_IDE1PIN 1

PIN 1


3 .3 .3 .3 .3 . Ser ia l ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Ser ia l ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Ser ia l ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Ser ia l ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Ser ia l ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATAhard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 orRAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec® HostRAID Technology throughthe onboard Intel® 6300ESB integrated RAID controller.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection

NCLV-D

NCLV-D SATA connectors

SATA2GND

RSATA_TXP2RSATA_TXN2

GNDRSATA_RXP2RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA1GND

RSATA_TXP1RSATA_TXN1

GNDRSATA_RXP1RSATA_RXN1

GND

These connectors are set to Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default. InSSSSStandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard diskdrives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID setusing these connectors, set the Conf igure SATA As Conf igure SATA As Conf igure SATA As Conf igure SATA As Conf igure SATA As item in the BIOSto [RAID]. See section “4.3.6 IDE Configuration” on page 4-15 for details.

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• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XPService Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The SerialATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you are usingWindows® 2000/XP.

• Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1set.

• When using the connectors in SSSSStandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode, connect theprimary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk driveconnections.

Chapter 4 : Motherboard in format ionChapter 4 : Motherboard in format ionChapter 4 : Motherboard in format ionChapter 4 : Motherboard in format ionChapter 4 : Motherboard in format ion4 -104 -104 -104 -104 -10

4 .4 .4 .4 .4 . Hard d isk act iv ity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1)Hard d isk act iv ity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1)Hard d isk act iv ity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1)Hard d isk act iv ity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1)Hard d isk act iv ity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1)

This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The reador write activities of any device connected to the primary/secondaryIDE connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up.

NCLV-D

NCLV-DSCSI/SATA card activity LED connector

HDLED1

1

SC

SI_

AC

TLE

D-

SC

SI_

AC

TLE

D+

SC

SI_

AC

TLE

D-

SC

SI_

AC

TLE

D+

5 .5 .5 .5 .5 . System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 Wmax.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connectthe fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making surethat the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of theconnector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboardcomponents. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on thefan connectors!

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Fan connectors

GN

D

Rot

atio

n+

12V

REAR_FAN2REAR_FAN1

FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2

GN

D

Rot

atio

n+

12VREAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN1

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

GN

D

Rot

atio

n+

12V

GN

D

Rot

atio

n+

12V

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2)ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2)ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2)ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2)ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4 -114 -114 -114 -114 -11

6 .6 .6 .6 .6 . USB connector (10-1 p in USB34)USB connector (10-1 p in USB34)USB connector (10-1 p in USB34)USB connector (10-1 p in USB34)USB connector (10-1 p in USB34)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable tothis connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the backof the system chassis. The USB connector complies with USB 2.0specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

7 .7 .7 .7 .7 . Ser ia l port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Ser ia l port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Ser ia l port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Ser ia l port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Ser ia l port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial portmodule cable to this connector, then install the module to a slotopening at the back of the system chassis.

NCLV-D

US

B+

5VU

SB

_P6-

US

B_P

6+G

ND

NC

NCLV-D USB 2.0 connector

USB34

US

B+

5VU

SB

_P5-

US

B_P

5+U

SB

+5V

NCLV-D

NCLV-DSerial port2 (COM2) connector

PIN 1

COM2


8 .8 .8 .8 .8 . SS I SS I SS I SS I SS I power connectorspower connectorspower connectorspower connectorspower connectors(24-pin EATXPWR1,(24-pin EATXPWR1,(24-pin EATXPWR1,(24-pin EATXPWR1,(24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8-pin -p in -p in -p in -p in SS I+SS I+SS I+SS I+SS I+12V112V112V112V112V1/+12V2/+12V2/+12V2/+12V2/+12V2)))))

These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supplyplugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectorscompletely fit.

• Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommendedfor a fully-configured system.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug;otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended whenconfiguring a system with more power consuming devices. Thesystem may become unstable or may not boot up if the power isinadequate.

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend toinstall additional devices.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Power connectorsFor Power Supply

with 20-pinPower Connector

24-pin Power Connector

GN

D+

12V

2 C

PU

GN

D+

12V

2 C

PU

GN

D+

12V

1 C

PU

GN

D+

12V

1 C

PU

8-pin

+3

Vol

ts+

3 V

olts

Gro

und

+5

Vol

ts

+5

Vol

tsG

roun

d

Gro

und

Pow

er O

K+

5V S

tand

by+

12 V

olts

-5 V

olts

+5

Vol

ts

+3

Vol

ts-1

2 V

olts

Gro

und

Gro

und

Gro

und

PS

ON

#

Gro

und

+5

Vol

ts

+12

Vol

ts+

3 V

olts

+5

Vol

ts

1

Gro

und


9 .9 .9 .9 .9 . Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System ManagementBus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or otherSMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

10 .10 .10 .10 .10 . Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System ManagementBus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or otherSMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D SMBus connector

BPSMB1

1

I2C

_6_C

LK#

GN

DI2

C_6

_DA

TA#

+5VNC

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Power supply SMBus connector

PSUSMB1

+3.

3V R

emot

e S

ense

GN

DN

CP

SU

_I2C

DA

TAP

SU

_I2C

CLK


11 .11 .11 .11 .11 . Para l le l port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Para l le l port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Para l le l port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Para l le l port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Para l le l port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)

This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port modulecable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening atthe back of the system chassis.

12 .12 .12 .12 .12 . BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)

This connector is for an ASUS server management card.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Parallel port connector

LPT1

SP

D7

GN

DS

PD

6G

ND

SP

D5

GN

DS

PD

4G

ND

SLC

TP

EG

ND

BU

SY

AC

K#

GN

D

SP

D3

GN

DS

PD

2S

LIN

#S

PD

1P

INIT

#S

PD

0E

RR

OR

#S

TB

#A

FD

#

GN

D

Pin 1

NCLV-D

NCLV-D BMC connector

BMCCONN1

+5V

SB

+5V

SB

BM

C S

MB

CLK

12C

CLK

1P

SO

N#

BM

C_R

ST

#P

WR

OK

PS

ON

EN

#

+5V

SB

+5V

SB

BM

C S

MB

DA

TA12

CD

ATA

1F

P_P

WR

BT

N#

BM

C_P

RE

SE

NT

#B

MC

_SM

I#G

ND


13 .13 .13 .13 .13 . System panel auxi l iary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxi l iary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxi l iary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxi l iary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxi l iary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

This connector supports several server system functions.

• LAN1 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)This 2-pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED. Connect the LAN1Activity LED cable to this connector. This LED blinks during a networkactivity and is always lit when linked.

• LAN2 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 l ink act iv ity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)This 2-pin connector is for the LAN2 Activity LED. Connect the LAN2Activity LED cable to this connector. This LED blinks during a networkactivity and lights up when linked.

• Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 1. Connect the LocatorLED 1 cable to this connector. This LED lights up when the Locatorbutton is pressed.

• Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 2. Connect the LocatorLED 2 cable to this connector. This LED lights up when the Locatorbutton is pressed.

• Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the stateof the system locator.

• Front Panel SMBus (6-1 p in)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 p in)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 p in)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 p in)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 p in)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System ManagementBus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or otherSMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

NCLV-D

NCLV-D Auxiliary panel connector

AUX_PANEL1

I2C

_4_D

ATA

#LO

CA

TO

RLE

D1+

+3V

LOC

AT

OR

LED

1-LA

N1_

LIN

KA

CT

LED

+LO

CA

TO

RB

TN

#LA

N1_

LIN

KA

CT

LED

-G

ND

+5V

SB

I2C

_4_C

LK#

GN

DG

ND

LAN

2_LI

NK

AC

TLE

D-

LOC

AT

OR

LED

2-LA

N2_

LIN

KA

CT

LED

+LO

CA

TO

RLE

D2+

PIN1

NC


• System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect thechassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LEDlights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when thesystem is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk dr ive act iv ity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard d isk dr ive act iv ity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard d isk dr ive act iv ity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard d isk dr ive act iv ity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard d isk dr ive act iv ity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDDActivity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flasheswhen 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 warningspeaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (Yel low 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yel low 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yel low 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yel low 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yel low 2-pin PWRSW)This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the powerbutton turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-offmode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch formore than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button forsystem reboot without turning off the system power.

14 .14 .14 .14 .14 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboardBasic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootablefloppy disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootablefloppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails orgets corrupted.)

3. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

5.1.15.1.15.1.15.1.15.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppydisk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the originalmotherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

To create 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 Windows® desktop, then select M yM yM yM yM yComputerComputerComputerComputerComputer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click F i l e F i l e F i l e F i l e F i l e from the menu, then select FormatFormatFormatFormatFormat. A Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2Floppy D iskF loppy D iskF loppy D iskF loppy D iskF loppy D isk window appears.

e. WindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindows®®®®® XP users : XP users : XP users : XP users : XP users : Select Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startupd i sk d i sk d i sk d i sk d i sk from the format options field, then click Sta r tSta r tSta r tSta r tSta r t.

This barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect anexternal floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB 2.0 ports onthe front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.


5.1.25.1.25.1.25.1.25.1.2 AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environmentusing a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility alsoallows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup whenthe BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click Sta r tSta r tSta r tSta r tSta r t, then select R unRunRunRunRun.

d. In the Open Open Open Open Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D is your optical drive letter.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootablefloppy disk.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard supportCD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more thaneight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and threealphanumeric characters for the extension name.

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has atleast 600 KB free space to save the file.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOSscreen displays may not be same as shown.

Ma i n f i l e nameMa i n f i l e nameMa i n f i l e nameMa i n f i l e nameMa i n f i l e name Ex tens i on nameEx tens i on nameEx tens i on nameEx tens i on nameEx tens i on name

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom


The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOSfile.

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppydisk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard supportCD 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 bootablefloppy disk.

Updating the BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS fi le

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOSfile for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exactBIOS filename at the DOS prompt.


5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process iscompleted. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc



WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOSReading file ....... doneReading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......Erasing flash ...... doneWriting flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS toprevent system boot failure!

A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc



WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOSReading file ....... doneReading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......Erasing flash ...... doneWriting flash ...... doneVerifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>


5.1.35.1.35.1.35.1.35.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you torestore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updatingprocess. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboardsupport CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy found!Reading file “NCLVD.ROM”. Completed.Start flashing...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing thecorrupted BIOS file.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doingso can cause system boot failure!

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containingthe updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in thefloppy disk to NCLVD.ROMNCLVD.ROMNCLVD.ROMNCLVD.ROMNCLVD.ROM.

This barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect anexternal floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB 2.0 ports onthe front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to thefloppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checksthe floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.


Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on thesystem.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checksthe floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy not found!Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found!Reading file “NCLVD.ROM”. Completed.Start flashing...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks theoptical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility thenupdates the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for thismotherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download thelatest BIOS file.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doingso can cause system boot failure!


Install ing ASUS UpdateInstall ing ASUS UpdateInstall ing ASUS UpdateInstall ing ASUS UpdateInstall ing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Dr ivers Dr ivers Dr ivers Dr ivers Dr ivers menu appears.

2. Click the Ut i l i t ies Ut i l i t ies Ut i l i t ies Ut i l i t ies Ut i l i t ies tab, then click Insta l l ASUS UpdateInsta l l ASUS UpdateInsta l l ASUS UpdateInsta l l ASUS UpdateInsta l l ASUS UpdateVX.XX.XXVX.XX.XXVX.XX.XXVX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

5.1.45.1.45.1.45.1.45.1.4 ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utilityASUS Update utilityASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and updatethe motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utilityallows you to:

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a networkor an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using thisutility.


3. Select the ASUS FTP sitenearest you to avoid networktraffic, or click Auto Se lectAuto Se lectAuto Se lectAuto Se lectAuto Se lect.Click NextNextNextNextNext.

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clickingStart Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdate. TheASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update B IOS fromUpdate B IOS fromUpdate B IOS fromUpdate B IOS fromUpdate B IOS fromthe Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet option from thedrop-down menu, then clickNextNextNextNextNext.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fi leUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fi le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop byclicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate >ASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdateASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update B IOS from aUpdate B IOS from aUpdate B IOS from aUpdate B IOS from aUpdate B IOS from af i l e f i l e f i l e f i l e f i l e option from the drop-downmenu, then click NextNextNextNextNext.

4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions tocomplete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility iscapable of updating itselfthrough the Internet. Alwaysupdate the utility to avail allits features.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click SaveSaveSaveSaveSave.

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.


5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you canupdate using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing andupdating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This sectionexplains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can changethe configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you canenable the security password feature or change the power managementsettings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOSSetup program so that the computer can recognize these changes andrecord them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When youstart up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity torun this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) toenter 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 thislast option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Beinga menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menusand make your selections from the available options using the navigationkeys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for mostconditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomesunstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settingsto ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the L o a dL o a dL o a dL o a dL o a dSetup Defau l ts Setup Defau l ts Setup Defau l ts Setup Defau l ts Setup Defau l ts item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 ExitMenu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for referencepurposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on yourscreen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOSfile for this motherboard.

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Use [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.

Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system time.

Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

System Time [11:51:19]System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A]Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]Fourth IDE Slave : [Not Detected]IDE Configuration

System Information

5.2.25.2.25.2.25.2.25.2.2 Menu barMenu barMenu barMenu barMenu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Ma inMa inMa inMa inMa in For changing the basic system configuration

AdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvanced For changing the advanced system settings

PowerPowerPowerPowerPower For changing the advanced power management (APM)configuration

BootBootBootBootBoot For changing the system boot configuration

Ex i tEx i tEx i tEx i tEx i t For selecting the exit options and loading defaultsettings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on thekeyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

5.2.35.2.35.2.35.2.35.2.3 Navigation keysNavigation keysNavigation keysNavigation keysNavigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys forthat particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menuand change the settings.

5.2.15.2.15.2.15.2.15.2.1 BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screenBIOS menu screenBIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Nav iga t i on keysNav i ga t i on keysNav i ga t i on keysNav i ga t i on keysNav i ga t i on keys

Gene r a l he l pGene r a l he l pGene r a l he l pGene r a l he l pGene r a l he l pMenu ba rMenu ba rMenu ba rMenu ba rMenu ba r

Sub -menu i t emsSub -menu i t emsSub -menu i t emsSub -menu i t emsSub -menu i t ems

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Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.


System Time [11:10:19]System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected] IDE Configuration

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5.2.45.2.45.2.45.2.45.2.4 Menu itemsMenu itemsMenu itemsMenu itemsMenu items

The highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, selecting Ma in Ma in Ma in Ma in Ma in shows theMain menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,and Exit) on the menu bar have theirrespective menu items.

5.2.55.2.55.2.55.2.55.2.5 Sub-menu itemsSub-menu itemsSub-menu itemsSub-menu itemsSub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteamhas a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press<Enter>.

5.2.65.2.65.2.65.2.65.2.6 Configuration fieldsConfiguration fieldsConfiguration fieldsConfiguration fieldsConfiguration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Youcannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted whenselected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> todisplay a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”

5.2.75.2.75.2.75.2.75.2.7 Pop-up windowPop-up windowPop-up windowPop-up windowPop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window withthe configuration options for that item.

5.2.85.2.85.2.85.2.85.2.8 Scroll barScroll barScroll barScroll barScroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side ofa menu screen when there are itemsthat do not fit on the screen. Press theUp/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the otheritems on the screen.

5.2.95.2.95.2.95.2.95.2.9 General helpGeneral helpGeneral helpGeneral helpGeneral help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of theselected item.

Ma i n menu i t emsMa i n menu i t emsMa i n menu i t emsMa i n menu i t emsMa i n menu i t ems

Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Ma in Ma in Ma in Ma in Ma in menu screen appears,giving you an overview of the basic system information.

5.3.15.3.15.3.15.3.15.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.25.3.25.3.25.3.25.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.35.3.35.3.35.3.35.3.3 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.]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.]

This is a NOTE.Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” forinformation on the menu screen items and how to navigate throughthem.




System Time [11:51:19]System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A]Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]Fourth IDE Slave : [Not Detected]IDE Configuration

System Information


5.3.45.3.45.3.45.3.45.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is aseparate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press<Enter> to display the IDE device information.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, UltraDMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]Type [Auto]Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selectionof the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specificallyconfiguring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable MediaDevice) 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 modeif the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previouslyformatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled][Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], thedata transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time ifthe device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Select the typeof device connectedto the system.


Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard DiskVendor : ST320413ASize : 20.0GBLBA Mode : SupportedBlock Mode : 16 SectorsPIO Mode : SupportedAsync DMA : MultiWord DMA-2Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]


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]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.3.55.3.55.3.55.3.55.3.5 IDE ConfigurationIDE ConfigurationIDE ConfigurationIDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations forthe IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>if you wish to configure the item.

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installedoperating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OSincluding Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode][Enhanced Mode]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. It isrecommend that you do not change the default setting for better OScompatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the ParallelATA ports only if you do not install any Serial ATA device.

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]Allows you to set the Serial ATA devices connected to the Serial ATAconnectors as RAID sets. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

When in AHCI/RAIDmode SATAcontroller isforced to Nativemode.


Compatible Mode Option [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]Allows you to select the combined mode for the installed IDE andSATA devices.

The Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA Ports OnlyP-ATA Ports OnlyP-ATA Ports OnlyP-ATA Ports OnlyP-ATA Ports Only options arefor advanced users only. If you set to any of these options andencountered problems, revert to the default setting Pr imaryPr imaryPr imaryPr imaryPr imaryP-ATA+S-ATAP-ATA+S-ATAP-ATA+S-ATAP-ATA+S-ATAP-ATA+S-ATA. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA][Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only]

IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

5.3.65.3.65.3.65.3.65.3.6 System InformationSystem InformationSystem InformationSystem InformationSystem Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. TheBIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BIOSAMI BIOSAMI BIOSAMI BIOSAMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

ProcessorProcessorProcessorProcessorProcessor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

System MemorySystem MemorySystem MemorySystem MemorySystem Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

The following item appears only when you set the Onboard IDEOnboard IDEOnboard IDEOnboard IDEOnboard IDEOperate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode to [Compatible Mode]


AMIBIOSVersion : 08.00.10Build Date : 07/07/04

ProcessorType : Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHzSpeed : 2800 MHzCount : 2

System MemorySize : 512MB


5.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.1 USB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB 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.

5.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices.

USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction!

The Modu le Vers ionModu le Vers ionModu le Vers ionModu le Vers ionModu le Vers ion and USB Dev ices Enab led USB Dev ices Enab led USB Dev ices Enab led USB Dev ices Enab led USB Dev ices Enab led items show theauto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the USB Dev icesUSB Dev icesUSB Dev icesUSB Dev icesUSB Dev icesEnab led Enab led Enab led Enab led Enab led item shows N o n eN o n eN o n eN o n eN o n e.

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Function [All USB Ports]Legacy USB Support [Auto]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Enables USB hostcontrollers.

USB ConfigurationMPS ConfigurationRemote Access Application

CPU ConfigurationChipsetOnboard Devices ConfigurationPCI PnP

Configure the USBsupport.


Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to[Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices atstartup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USBdevice is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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) orFullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ]

5.4.25.4.25.4.25.4.25.4.2 MPS ConfigurationMPS ConfigurationMPS ConfigurationMPS ConfigurationMPS Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table.Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]

Allows you to select the multi-processor system revision.Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]

MPS Configuration

MPS Revision [1.4]

Select MPS Revision.


5.4.35.4.35.4.35.4.35.4.3 Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access ConfigurationRemote Access ConfigurationRemote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Accessfeatures. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configurationoptions.

Remote Access [Enabled]Remote Access [Enabled]Remote Access [Enabled]Remote Access [Enabled]Remote Access [Enabled]

Enables or disables the remote access feature.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]

Enables or disables the remote access feature.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]

Sets the Serial port mode.Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1][19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1]

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Enabled]

Serial port number [COM1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Flow Control [None]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]

Terminal Type [ANSI]VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [Disabled]

Select Remote Accesstype.


Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]

Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]

Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Someoperating systems may not work when this item is set to Always.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]

Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]

Allows you to select the target terminal type.Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to booteven without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.45.4.45.4.45.4.45.4.4 CPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOSautomatically detects.

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]

Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Busfrequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the


Configure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: IntelBrand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHzFrequency : 2800 MHzFSB Speed : 800 MHz

Ratio Status: Unlocked

Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8]Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]

Sets the ratiobetween CPU CoreClock and the FSBFrequency.NOTE: If an invalidratio is set in CMOSthen actual andsetpoint values maydiffer.

You can only adjust the Rat io CMOS Rat io CMOS Rat io CMOS Rat io CMOS Rat io CMOS settings if you installed an unlockedCPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.


5.4.55.4.55.4.55.4.55.4.5 ChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LANcontroller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI LANcontroller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DIMM SpeedDIMM SpeedDIMM SpeedDIMM SpeedDIMM Speed

Displays the installed DIMM type and speed. This item is auto-detected andis not configurable.

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physicalmemory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration

The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridgesettings.

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

DIMM Speed DDR 333Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

ENABLE: Allowremapping ofoverlapped PCI memoryabove the totalphysical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allowremapping of memory.

Advanced Chipset Settings

Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

NorthBridge Configuration

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Options for NB.


5.4.65.4.65.4.65.4.65.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channe l [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channe l [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channe l [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channe l [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channe l [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This itemallows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Ve r s i on [1 .9 ]EPP Ve r s i on [1 .9 ]EPP Ve r s i on [1 .9 ]EPP Ve r s i on [1 .9 ]EPP Ve r s i on [1 .9 ]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appearsonly when the Para l le l Port ModePara l le l Port ModePara l le l Port ModePara l le l Port ModePara l le l Port Mode is set to E PPEPPEPPEPPEPP.Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]Sets the Parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows BIOS to SelectSerial Port1 BaseAddresses.


5.4.75.4.75.4.75.4.75.4.7 PCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings forPCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resourcesfor either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size blockfor legacy ISA devices.

Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When setto [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operatingsystem 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 devicelatency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160][192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the cardrequests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to thePCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCIdevices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that thelatter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.


Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]PCI Latency Timer [64]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Palette Snooping [Disabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]

NO: Lets the BIOSconfigue all thedevices in the system.YES: Lets theoperating systemconfigure Plug andPlay (PnP) devices notrequired for boot ifyour system has a Plugand Play operatingsystem.


PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required.Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4][PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnPdevices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISAdevices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Use the arrow down key to scroll down the menu.

DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use ofPCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is reserved forlegacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Allows you to set the reserved memory size.Configuration options: [Disabled] [16k] [32k] [64k]


IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel 0 [PCI Device]DMA Channel 1 [PCI Device]DMA Channel 3 [PCI Device]DMA Channel 5 [PCI Device]DMA Channel 6 [PCI Device]DMA Channel 7 [PCI Device]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]


5.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI andAdvanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press<Enter> to display the configuration options.

5.5.15.5.15.5.15.5.15.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and PowerInterface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in theRSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM ConfigurationHardware Monitor

Select the ACPI stateused for SystemSuspend.

Do not change the ACPI APIC support after you have installed theoperating system (OS), otherwise, a boot failure may occur.


5.5.25.5.25.5.25.5.25.5.2 APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled]Video Power Down Mode [suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On Ring [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Enable or disableAPM.

Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance PowerManagement (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Allows you to select the video power down modeConfiguration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Allows you to select the hard disk power down modeConfiguration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes onsuspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min][8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Allows you to select duty cycle in throttle mode.Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%][25.0%] [12.5%]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when thepower button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]


Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC powerloss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.When set to Last State, 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.This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouseto turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply thatprovides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled][Enabled]

Power On RingPower On RingPower On RingPower On RingPower On Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wakeevent while the computer is in Soft-off mode.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wakeevent while the computer is in Soft-off mode.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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. When thisitem is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTCAlarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


5.5.35.5.35.5.35.5.35.5.3 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardware Monitor

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays themotherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish todisplay the detected temperatures.

CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [0]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [0]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [0]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [0]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [0]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [0]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [0]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [0]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [0]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [0]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU,front, and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is notconnected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

The CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 TemperatureCPU1 TemperatureCPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature, CPU2 TemperatureCPU2 TemperatureCPU2 TemperatureCPU2 TemperatureCPU2 Temperature, and F ront1 F ront1 F ront1 F ront1 F ront1Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature items appear when you enable the Smart FanSmart FanSmart FanSmart FanSmart FanCont ro l Cont ro l Cont ro l Cont ro l Cont ro l feature.

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartlyadjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configurationoptions: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The CPU and Front fan speeds items normally show the value 0. Tocheck the actual fan rotations per minute, use the ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) software. Refer to the ASWM user guide formore information.

Hardware Monitor

CPU1 Temperature [49ºC/120ºF]CPU2 Temperature [47ºC/114ºF]MB Temperature [47ºC/114ºF]

CPU1 Fan Speed 0CPU2 Fan Speed 0Front1 Fan Speed 0Front2 Fan Speed 0Rear1 Fan Speed [8500RPM]Rear2 Fan Speed [8500RPM]

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.320V]VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.380V]3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V]5V Voltage [ 5.094V]5VSB Voltage [ 5.046V]


VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputthrough the onboard voltage regulators.

Use the arrow down key to display additional items.

VBAT Voltage [ 3.120V]12V Voltage [12.053V]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]

Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before theSmart Fan Control is disabled.


5.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

5.6.15.6.15.6.15.6.15.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBoot Device PriorityBoot Device PriorityBoot Device PriorityBoot 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 availabledevices. The number of device items that appears on the screen dependson the number of devices installed in the system.Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A]3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0]

Specifies the bootsequence from theavailable devices.

A device enclosed inparenthesis has beendisabled in thecorresponding typemenu.


APM Configuration

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings ConfigurationSecurity


5.6.25.6.25.6.25.6.25.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]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 setto [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

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 [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 enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed whenerror occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to runSetup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Bootup Num-Lock [On]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skipcertain tests whilebooting. This willdecrease the timeneeded to boot thesystem.


Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trapInterrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]

Enables or disables the quiet boot progress bar during POST.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.6.35.6.35.6.35.6.35.6.3 SecuritySecuritySecuritySecuritySecurity

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The SupervisorPassword item on top of the screen shows the default Not Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l led.After you set a password, this item shows Insta l ledInsta l ledInsta l ledInsta l ledInsta l led.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least sixletters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set yourpassword.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting auser password.


Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not InstalledUser Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

<Enter> to changepassword.<Enter> again todisabled password.


If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing theCMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” forinformation on how to erase the RTC RAM.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change SupervisorChange SupervisorChange SupervisorChange SupervisorChange SupervisorPassword Password Password Password Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allowyou to change other security settings.


Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not InstalledUser Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor PasswordUser Access Level [Full Access]Change User PasswordClear User PasswordPassword Check [Setup]

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No AccessNo AccessNo AccessNo AccessNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

V iew Only V iew Only V iew Only V iew Only V iew Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.

L imited L imited L imited L imited L imited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date andTime.

Fu l l AccessFu l l AccessFu l l AccessFu l l AccessFu l l Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setuputility.

Change User PasswordChange User PasswordChange User PasswordChange User PasswordChange User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User PasswordUser PasswordUser PasswordUser PasswordUser Passworditem on top of the screen shows the default Not Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l ledNot Insta l led. After you seta password, this item shows Insta l ledInsta l ledInsta l ledInsta l ledInsta l led.


To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of atleast six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your passwordsuccessfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a userpassword.

Clear User PasswordClear User PasswordClear User PasswordClear User PasswordClear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing theSetup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password bothwhen accessing Setup and booting the system.Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that youmade to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other thanSystem Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmationbefore exiting.

Discard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard Changes

Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previouslysaved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. SelectY e sY e sY e sY e sY e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExit 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 evenwhen the computer is turned off. When you select this option, aconfirmation window appears. Select Y e sY e sY e sY e sY e s to save the changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to saveyour changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes whileexiting.

Exit system setupafter saving thechanges.

F10 key can be usedfor this operation.


Exit Options

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of theoptions from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

5.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default valuesfor the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.


Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on theSetup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, aconfirmation window appears. Select Y e sY e sY e sY e sY e s to load default values. SelectEx it & Save ChangesEx it & Save ChangesEx it & Save ChangesEx it & Save ChangesEx it & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the valuesto the non-volatile RAM.

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