Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-20, 5-34.
Dual Channel DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-11.

Serial ATA solution

The motherboard supports four interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See pages 2-24, 2-24.

Dual Serial ATA RAID

The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The Promise PDC20378 RAID controller incorporates two Serial ATA and one parallel connector with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and multiple RAID functions while the onboard VIA VT8237 RAID controller provides an additional two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD functions. See pages 2-24, 2-25, 5-18.

AGP 8X support

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of up to 2.12 GB/s. See page 2-17, 4-22.

S/PDIF out

The motherboards S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. See page 2-21.

IEEE 1394 support

The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 interface allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-20, 2-29.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-20 1, 2-28.

DDR Qualified Vendors List
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List
Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Model KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X72C3A/256 KVR400X72C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KHX3200A/512 M381L3223ETM-CCC M381L6423ETM-CCC M368L3223ETM-CCC M368L6423ETM-CCC M368L3223FTN-CCC M368L6423FTN-CCC HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300GU-5-B HYS64D64320GU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-C HYS64D64320HU-5-C CMX256A-3200C2PT CMX512-3200C2 VS512MB400 CL N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3ECC N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 N/A 2.5 Brand Hynix Hynix Mosel Mosel Infineon Infineon KINGSTON KINGSTON N/A SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Winbond Winbond VALUE seLecT SS/DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS Component HY5DU56822BT-D43 HY5DU56822BT-D43 V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256809BT-5B D3208DL2T-5 D328DIB-50 Heat-Sink Package K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC HY5DU56822BT-D43 MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT46V32M8TG-5BC HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 Heat-Sink Package VS32M8-5 DIMM support A* B* C*
A* - Supports one module inserted in DIMM_B1 (blue) slot. B* - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C* - Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

DDR DIMM NOTCH

Unlocked Retaining Clip
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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

No IDE hard disk detected
CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed

CPU voltage out of range

System completed Power-On Self Test No action required Computer now booting from operating No action required system
You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.6 Speech Configuration.
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor
The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe.
Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.

Launching the program

Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs->Winbond Voice Editor->Voice Editor. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.
Default Messages POST Events
Playing the default wave files
To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button.
The default language setting is English.
Changing the default language
1. Click the Load button. A window showing the available languages appears. 2. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor screen.
For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to file size constraints.
3. Click the Write button to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Yes on the confirmation window that appears. The next time you boot your computer, the POST messages are announced in the language that you selected.
Customizing your POST messages
If your language is not in the selection or if you want to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you can easily do so. Follow these steps to customize your POST messages. 1. Launch the Voice Editor and take note of the list of POST events on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. Prepare your message for each event.
The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit, so make your messages as short as possible.
3. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to record your messages. 4. Save the messages as wave files (.WAV). We recommend that you save your files in low quality to keep them small. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at 22Khz sampling rate.
We suggest that youcreate a separate folder for your wave files so you can locate them easily in one place.
5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the Add button to display the Add Wave File window. 6. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database. Close the window when done.

ECC Configuration

ECC Configuration Master ECC Enable [Disabled]
Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction.
Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Master ECC Enable item is set to [Enabled].
DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to [Enabled].

DRAM BG Scrub [60ns]

Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ECC Chip Kill [Disabled]

Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L1 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Cool NQuiet [Disabled] Enable/Disable AMD K8 Cool NQuiet function.

Cool N Quiet [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the AMD CPU Cool n Quiet! Technology feature. This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power up feature. See page 5-9 for details.
Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]
Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]
The above item appears only if you enable the Instant Music item.

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
[S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] [No] [No] [Enabled]
Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)]
Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR) Auto]
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.5 APM Configuration

Power Management/APM Power Button Mode Suspend Power Saving Type Restore on AC Power Loss Suspend Time Out Video Power Down Mode Power Power Power Power Power On On On On On By RTC Alarm External Modems PCI Device By PS/2 Keyboard By PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] [On/Off] [C3] [Last State] [Disabled] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is set to [Enabled].
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled]
<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection
User Access Level (Full Access]
Allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-37

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you have successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

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

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display more information
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

5.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

VIA 4 in 1 drivers

This item installs the following drivers: - VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA AGP VxD driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.
Promise FastTrak 378 Driver
Installs the Promise FastTrak 378 driver for Serial ATA and RAID features.
VIA 6420 RAID Controller driver
Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application.
Realtek ALC850 Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek ALC850 audio controller and application.
Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver
Installs the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

Cool n Quiet readme

Launches the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology readme file. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support

Cool n Quiet Driver

Installs the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

5.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

ASUS PC Probe

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

Winbond Voice Editor

This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter. Use this program to change the default vocal POST messages. See section 3.2 Vocal POST Messages for a list of the default messages.

Anti-virus Utility

The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0.

ASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

Cool n Quiet Software

Installs the Cool n Quiet! Technology software.
Promise Array Management Utility
Installs the Promise Array Management Utility. Use this utility to configure a disk array for RAID installations.

5.2.4 Manuals menu

The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the manual.
Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF.
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information
Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

5.2.6 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

Technical Support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

Software Information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details of the software applications that the motherboard supports.

If you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
5.6.1 Installing hard disks
The motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for performance, use two new drives. If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive with the same or larger size than the existing drive. If you are creating a RAID 0+1 array for protection, you can use four new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives.
Installing Parallel ATA hard disks
To install the hard disks for RAID configuration: Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slave. Install the hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the HDD signal cables. Connect the power cable to the power connector on each drive. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration and make sure the Onboard Promise Controller item is Enabled. 7. Set the Operating Mode as RAID. 8. Save your changes and Exit Setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the Serial ATA signal cables. 3. Connect the Serial ATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 4. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration and make sure the Onboard Promise Controller item is Enabled. 6. Set the Operating Mode as RAID. 7. Save your changes and Exit Setup. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-19
5.6.2 Promise RAID configurations
The Promise PDC20378 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations. Use the MBFastTrak378 BIOS and the FastBuild utility to configure a disk array.

4K 8K 16K 32K 64K

Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select. 7. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to set up hard disk for RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:
The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)
8. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 9. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID 0 for performance 1 for data protection 1 for data protection 0/1 SPAN for capacity
2. Select RAID 1 for data protection then press <Enter>.
3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 6. 4. Select Auto Setup for Data Security and press <Enter>. The following confirmation message appears.
5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you selected <Y>, proceed to step 11. 6. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk drive/s, then press <Enter>. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID system. The following inquiry appears:
Save the data on source disk to mirror after creation? (Y/N)
8. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y> anytime if you want to exit the duplication process.
Duplicating. RAID 1 for data protection Press Yes(Y) to Escape
9. If you select <N>, the following confirmation message appears.
10. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 11. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

RAID Span for capacity

2. Select RAID SPAN for capacity then press <Enter>. 3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for spanned sets. If you want to auto-configure, continue with next step; otherwise, proceed to step 6. 4. Select Auto Setup for Capacity and press <Enter>. The following confirmation message appears.
5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you selected <Y>, proceed to step 11. 6. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk drive/s, then press <Enter>. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to start RAID system setup. The following inquiry appears:

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
5.8.1 Enabling Cool n Quiet! Technology
To enable Cool n Quiet! Technology: 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool NQuiet and set it to Enabled. See section 4.4 Advanced Menu in the user guide. 3. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes. See section 4.5 Power Menu in the user guide. 4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system.

Windows 2000/XP

1. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Click the Power. button. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings.
Make sure to install the Cool n Quiet! driver and application before using this feature.

Windows 98SE/ME

1. From the Windows 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 3. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings. button.
4. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the AMDs Cool n Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. Click the Performance combo list box to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click OK to effect settings.
Make sure to install the AMD Cool n Quiet! driver and application before using this feature. The AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

5.8.2 Launching the Cool n Quiet! software
The motherboard support CD includes the Cool n Quiet! software that enables you to view your systems real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.
Make sure to install the Cool n Quiet! software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu, for details.
To launch the Cool n Quiet! program: 1. If you are using Windows 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool n Quiet! technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.

Jumpers... 2-19 Connectors... 2-22 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors.. 2-22 Internal connectors.. 2-24

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time.. 3-1 Powering off the computer.. 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 Using the OS shut down function.. 3-2 Using the dual function power switch.. 3-2 Vocal POST messages.. 3-3 Winbond Voice Editor.. 3-5
ASUS POST Reporter... 3-3

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.. 4-1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.8 4.2.7 Creating a bootable floppy disk.. 4-1 Updating the BIOS.. 4-2 Saving the current BIOS file. 4-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility.. 4-5 ASUS EZ Flash utility... 4-7 ASUS Update utility.. 4-8 BIOS menu screen.. 4-12 Menu bar... 4-12 Legend bar... 4-13 Menu items... 4-13 Sub-menu items... 4-13 Configuration fields... 4-13 General help... 4-14 Pop-up window... 4-14
BIOS setup program... 4-11
4.3 Main menu... 4-15 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.4.8 4.4.9 4.5 System Time.. 4-15 System Date.. 4-15 Language.. 4-15 Legacy Diskette A.. 4-15 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave. 4-16 Installed Memory.. 4-17 CPU Configuration.. 4-18 Chipset... 4-19 PCI PnP... 4-21 Onboard Devices Configuration.. 4-23 USB Configuration.. 4-25 JumperFree Configuration. 4-26 LAN Cable Status.. 4-30 PEG Link Mode.. 4-30 Speech Configuration.. 4-31

Advanced menu... 4-18

4.4.10 Instant Music... 4-32 Power menu.. 4-33 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.4 4.6.5 4.6.6 4.7 ACPI Suspend Type.. 4-33 ACPI APIC Support.. 4-33 APM Configuration.. 4-34 Hardware Monitor.. 4-36 Boot Device Priority... 4-38 Removable Drives.. 4-38 Hard Disk Drives... 4-39 CDROM Drives.. 4-39 Boot Settings Configuration.. 4-40 Security... 4-42

Boot menu... 4-37

Exit menu... 4-44
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 5.2 Installing an operating system.. 5-1 Support CD information... 5-1
5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.5 5.6 Running the support CD... 5-1 Drivers menu... 5-2 Utilities menu... 5-4 ASUS Contact information.. 5-6 Other information... 5-6 ASUS MyLogo2.. 5-9 AI NET 2... 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester.. 5-11 Audio configurations.. 5-12 Installing hard disks... 5-18 VIA RAID configurations.. 5-19 RAID configurations.. 5-18

HyperTransport Technology
HyperTransport Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.
AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-18 and 5-27 for details.
Dual Channel DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.
Serial ATA technology with RAID 0/1 support
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. With the VIA VT8237R RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See pages 2-25 and 5-18 for details.

PCI Express interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details.

AI Audio technology

The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages 2-22, 2-23 and 5-12 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

SB_PWR

A8V-E DELUXE

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

A8V-E DELUXE Onboard LED

Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

USBPW34 USBPW12

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

PARALLEL PORT

Super I/O

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

SPDIF_O

Socket 939

SPDIF_O2

F_USB12

EATXPWR

LAN_USB34
Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer

WL_LED Marvell 88E8053

K8T890

SEC_IDE PRI_IDE

WL_ANT

PCIEX1_1

88W8000G

PWR_FAN

USBPW78 USBPW56

CHA_FAN1

PCIEX16

VT8237R

CLRTC Marvell 88W8310

PCIEX1_2

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

SATA2 SATA1

FP_AUDIO

ALC850

TI TSB43AB22A

4Mb BIOS

CHASSIS GAME

Speech Controller

IE_1394_2 PANEL

Gold triangle

Installling the CPU
To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
A8V-E DELUXE CPU Socket 939
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90-100 angle.

Socket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90-100 angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
Gold triangle Small triangle
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon 64FX or AMD Athlon 64 processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention Module Base

Retention bracket Retention bracket lock
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Rotation +12V GND

A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

System memory

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
A8V-E DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Memory Configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB of system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. Due to CPU limitation, install on Channel B slots for a single-channel memory configuration.
DDR400 Qualified Vendors List
Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Hynix Hynix GEIL GEIL GEIL Model KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X72C3A/256 KVR400X72C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 HYB25D512800BE-5B M381L3223ETM-CCC M381L6423ETM-CCC M368L3223ETM-CCC M368L3223FTN-CCC M368L6423FTN-CCC M368L6523BTM-CCC MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300HU-5-C HYS64D64320HU-5-C CMX256A-3200C2PT VS512MB400 TWINX2048-3200C2 HYMD232645D8J-D43 HYMD264646D8J-D43 GE2563200B GD3200-256V GD3200-512V Brand Hynix Hynix Mosel Mosel Infineon Infineon KINGSTON KINGSTON N/A SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Winbond VALUE seLecT N/A Hynix Hynix GEIL GEIL GEIL Side(s) SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS SS DS Component DIMM support B C A
HY5DU56822BT-D43 HY5DU56822BT-D43 V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256809BT-5B D3208DL2T-5 D328DIB-50 KVR400X64C3A/1G K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H510838B-TCCC MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT46V32M8TG-5BC HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 VS32M8-5 N/A HY5DU56822DT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 GL3LC32G88TG-5A GLIL DDR 32M8 GLIL DDR 32M8

4. 5. 6.

Clear CMOS

Normal (Default)

A8V-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

+5V (Default)

A8V-E DELUXE USB device wake-up
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when 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 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
A8V-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting

Connectors

Rear panel connectors
P a r a l l e l p o r t. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. I E E E a p o r t. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. L A N R J - p o r t. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

BIOS setup

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7
Managing and updating your BIOS.. 4-1 BIOS setup program... 4-11 Main menu... 4-15 Advanced menu... 4-18 Power menu.. 4-33 Boot menu... 4-37 Exit menu... 4-44
Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. A w a r d B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.
Creating a bootable floppy disk
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 S t a r t from the Windows desktop, then select M y r. Computer c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. t. d. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t A F o r m a t / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. e. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t t.

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 S t a r t then select R u n t, n. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

System Time System Date

Pop-up menu

General help

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

Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Language [English]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French] [German]
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.]
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode [Auto] [Auto] 13579 MB 63 [Auto] [Auto] UDMA 4 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]
Sets the downstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width. Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]

LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]

Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 GHz] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz] [200 MHz]
VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]
Sets the VLink mode. Configuration options: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]
Disables or enables the PCI Express graphics data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable]
PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]
Disables or enables the PCI Express 0 to PCI Express 3 data scrambling. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx]
Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.5 V]
Sets the chipset vcore adjustment voltage. Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V]

PCI PnP

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Frequency/Voltage control Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
Plug & Play O/S Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Assign IRQ for VGA
[No] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section IRQ Resources for information on how to enable this item.

IRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y item is set to Manual.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-12 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Main Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Exit [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

APM Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help When Select Password, Please press ENTER key to change Password Max 8 numbers.
PS2KB Wakeup from S5 PS2MS Wakeup from S5 USB Resume from S3 Power Up On PCI Devices Modem Ring Resume Power On By RTC Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs
[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] : 0 : 0 [Power Off] [Instant Off]
PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl+ESC] [Power Key]
PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

x x x x

M/B Temperature Current CPU1 Temperature
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.
Chassis Fan Speed CPU Fan Speed Chipset Fan Speed Chassis Fan2 Speed
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable.
VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. These items are not user-configurable.
Q-FAN Function [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the ASUS Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
CPU Target Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [10C/50F] [15C/59F] [20C/68F] [25C/77F] [30C/86F] [35C/95F] [40C/104F] [45C/113F] [50C/122F] [55C/131F] [60C/140F] [65C/149F] [70C/158F] [75C/167F] [80C/176F] [85C/185F]
Temperature Tolerance [3C]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature tolerance value. Configuration options: [0C] [1C] [2C] [3C] [4C] [5C] [6C] [7C]
Minimum FAN Duty Cycle [11/16]
Allows you to set the minimum fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [11/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16]

FAN Step Time [0.1 sec]

Allows you to select the fan speed time interval. Configuration options: [0.1 sec] [0.2 sec] [0.3 sec] [0.4 sec] [0.5 sec] [0.6 sec] [0.7 sec] [0.8 sec] [0.9 sec] [1.0 sec] [1.1 sec] [1.2 sec] [1.3 sec] [1.4 sec] [1.5 sec] [1.6 sec]

Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help
Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security

Boot Device Priority

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Boot Boot Boot Boot
Device Device Device Device
[Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

Removable Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help Use <> or <> to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.
The ASUS MyLogo2 utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
Before using the ASUS MyLogo2, use the AWDFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS. Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration. You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats.
To launch the ASUS MyLogo2: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility for details. t. Select O p t i o n s from the drop down menu, then click N e x t Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t S, t. l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S then click N e x t Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t t. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t The t. ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.
Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
The Marvell Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 100 meters at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics.

XXXXXXXX
Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click M a k e V I A R A I D D r i v e r D i s k to create a VIA RAID driver disk Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility and go to \ D r i v e r s \ V I A R A I D \ R A I D for the VIA RAID driver disk utility
Refer to section 5.2.2 Drivers menu for details.

3 5. 6.

Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive. Follow succeeding screen information to complete process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver: 1. 2. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

Cool n Quiet! Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
Enabling Cool n Quiet! Technology
To enable Cool n Quiet! Technology: Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). In the A d v a n c e d > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n > A M D C P U C o o l & Q u i e t C o n f i g u r a t i o n menu, select the item C o o l N Q u i e t and set it to E n a b l e d See section 4.4 Advanced Menu in the user guide. d. In the P o w e r menu, select the item A C P I 2. 0 S u p p o r t and set it to Y e s See section 4.5 Power Menu in the user guide. s. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system.

3. 4. 5.

Windows 2000/XP
1. 2. 3. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the S t a r t button. Select S e t t i n g s then C o n t r o l P a n e ll. s, Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r tab. Click the P o w e r. button. The following dialog box appears. From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select M i n i m a l t. Power Management Click O K to effect settings.