User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

First Edition V1 December 2003
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Contents

Notices.... v Safety information... vi About this guide... vii K8V-F specification summary... ix

Features

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!... 1-2 1.2 Special features... 1-2 1.2.1 Product highlights.. 1-2 1.2.2 ASUS unique features.. 1-4 1.3 Before you proceed... 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview.. 1-6 1.4.1 Motherboard layout.. 1-6 1.4.2 Placement direction.. 1-7 1.4.3 Screw holes... 1-7 1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 1-8 1.5.1 Overview... 1-8 1.5.2 Installing the CPU.. 1-8 1.6 System memory... 1-10 1.6.1 Overview.. 1-10 1.6.2 Memory configurations.. 1-10 1.6.3 Installing a DIMM.. 1-12 1.6.4 Removing a DIMM.. 1-12 1.7 Expansion slots... 1-13 1.7.1 Installing an expansion card.. 1-13 1.7.2 Configuring an expansion card.. 1-13 1.7.3 PCI slots.. 1-15 1.7.4 AGP slot... 1-15 1.8 Jumpers... 1-16 1.9 Connectors... 1-18 1.9.1 Rear panel connectors.. 1-18 1.9.2 Internal connectors... 1-19
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS. 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS.. 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS. 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2. 2-6 2.1.6 ASUS Update... 2-8 BIOS Setup program... 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar... 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys.. 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen.. 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items... 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items... 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields... 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window.. 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar.. 2-12 2.2.9 General help... 2-12 Main menu.. 2-13 2.3.1 System Time... 2-13 2.3.2 System Date... 2-13 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A.. 2-13 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave.. 2-14 2.3.5 System Information... 2-15 Advanced menu... 2-16 2.4.1 CPU Configuration.. 2-16 2.4.2 Chipset... 2-21 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration.. 2-25 2.4.4 PCIPnP... 2-27 Power menu... 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S.. 2-28 2.5.2 Suspend Mode... 2-28 2.5.3 Repost Video S3 Resume. 2-28 2.5.4 ACPI 2.0 Support.. 2-28 2.5.5 ACPI APIC Support... 2-28 2.5.6 APM Configuration.. 2-29 2.5.7 Hardware Monitor.. 2-31

1.2.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-5.
ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide

1.3 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

3. 4. 5.

Onboard LED
The K8V-F motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

SB_PWR

K8V-F Onboard LED

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

1.4 Motherboard overview

1.4.1 Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

ATX12V

CPU_FAN

Bottom:

Top: USB1 USB2 1394

SPDIF_O

DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

PARALLEL PORT

Socket 754

USBPWR12 USBPWR34

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

IE1394_1

RTL 8201BL

VIA VT6307

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

VIA VT8237

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

PCI2 PCI3

FLOPPY SATA1

CHA_FAN ALC655

USBPWR56 USBPWR78 FP_AUDIO

Super I/O

BUZZER F_PANEL

4Mbit BIOS

USB78 USB56

SEC_IDE

VIA K8T800

30.5cm (12.0in)

USB2.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB3

ATX Power Connector

PRI_IDE

+5V +5VSB (Default)

K8V-F Keyboard Power Setting
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) 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 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). All jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature. The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB header that you can connect to the front USB ports.

+5VSB (Default)

USBPWR56 USBPWR78

K8V-F 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.
4. BIOS Recovery procedure Please set on the board the BIOS Recovery jumper BIOS-R to 2-3. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website to download the latest BIOS file foryour motherboard and rename it to K8VF.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Insert this floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and start the PC. The BIOS Recovery will start automatically. When the BIOS Recovery is finished switch off the system. Set the BIOS Recovery jumper BIOS-R back to 1-2. Switch the system on and load the dafault setting in the BIOS and save it (by pressing the DEL key after switch on the system)

1.9 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on themotherboard.
1.9.1 Rear panel connectors
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin 1394 port connects provides high speed connectivityfor audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or PCs.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or otherdevices. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) througha network hub. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audiosources. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear SpeakerOut. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. In 6channelmode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker.

K8V-F SATA Connectors

Important notes on Serial ATA
The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND
GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND
5. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Rotation +12V GND

CHA_FAN
K8V-F 12-Volt Fan Connectors
IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)
This orange connector is for the IEEE 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plugs to these connectors. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
DO NOT connect a USB cable to to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V

K8V-F IEEE-1394 Connector
The IEEE 1394 port module is purchased separately.

TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND

7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR1 connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up. Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

ATXPWR

+5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC

IDE LED+ IDE LEDGround Reset
Power LED+ Power LEDPower Switch Ground

Reset Switch

Chapter1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2

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

BIOS information

Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) Refer to the corresponding section for each utility.

Important notes

It is recommended that you 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 AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment a. b. c. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS
The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o<filename> where filename can be any user provided filename of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for the extension name. Press the Enter key.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Main filename Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash.. 0x0008CC00 (9%)
2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file.

To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to K8VF.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery. Checking for floppy.
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error message Floppy not found! appears. If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error message K8VF.ROM not found!
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the K8VF.ROM file is found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
Floppy found! Reading file k8vf.rom. Completed. Start flashing.
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

BIOS Setupprogram

This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to Run Setup. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menudriven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information
[11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

2.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Menu items

2.2.5 Sub-menu items
An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter.
2.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item. You can not select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.

2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the 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: [Auto] [Disabled]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Acoustic Management [Disabled]
As well as hard disk and optical date drives such as CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD are also responsible for generating noise in the PC. Therefore the BIOS support the acoustic management feature to reduce the noise. In the Main menue please select the IDE drive, which should be support the Acoustic management and press Enter. When the IDE device can support the acoustic management then you can see this option in the BIOS setup. The following options are available: [Hard Drive] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Silent] [Optical Drive] Configuration options: [Disabled:] [Medium] (default) [Silent] For optimal performance for hard drive and optical drive please disabled the acoustic management.Acoustic Management [Disabled]

HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]
This item allows selection of the HyperTransport downstream data width. Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]

Memory Configuration

The Memory Configuration menu allows you to change the system memory settings. The dimmed items (Memory CLK, CAS Latency, TRCD, TRAS, TRP) are auto-detected by the BIOS.
Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK : 266MHz Memory CLK : 266MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 CAS Latency : 2.5 TRCD : 3 CLK TRCD : 3 CLK TRAS : 6 CLK TRAS : 6 CLK TRP : 9 CLK TRP : 9 CLK

n Memory Configuration

Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Bank Interleaving Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRCD TRAS TRAS TRP TRP [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] MEMCLK can be set by the MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard set one of the standard values. values.

Memclock Mode [ Auto]

This item allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit]
Bank Interleaving [ Auto]
This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]

This item sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]

TRCD [Auto]

This item sets the TRCD. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]

TRAS [Auto]

This item sets the TRAS. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]

TRP [Auto]

This item sets the TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]

ECC Configuration

ECC Configuration Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Master ECC Enable supports on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction.
Master ECC Enable [Disabled]
This item enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI]
Search for MDA Resources [No]
This item sets whether to allow search for MDA resources. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

AGP Mode [AGP 4X]

This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible, so you may keep the default [AGP 4X] mode even if you are using an AGP 8X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 1.06GB/s even if you are using an AGP 8X video card. Configuration options: [AGP 8X] [AGP 4X] [AGP 2X] [AGP 1X]
The [AGP 8X] option appears only when you installed an AGP 8X graphics card.

AGP Fast Write [Enabled]

This item enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [256MB] [128MB] [64MB] [32MB]
SouthBridge Configuration
MPS Revision PCI Delay Transaction [1.4] [Disabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

This item sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Configuration

USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-7.4 USB Devices Enabled : None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [8 USB Ports] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Enabled/Disabled AMD k8 Cool NQuiet function.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
This item allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1].[15]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Disabled] [Standby]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On External Modems [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]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On PCI Device [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]
Power On PS/2 KeyBoard [Disabled]
This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On OnBoard LAN [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this option allows you to use the onboard LAN to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.7 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [44C/111F] [36C/96.5F] [5234RPM] [N/A] [1.808V] [3.376V] [5.080V] [11.977V]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, and motherboard temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details. You will then be prompted to Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP.

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.
Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the boot device priority sequence.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320413A] [PS-ASUS CD-S340] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for F1 If Error Wait for F1 If Error Hit DEL Message Display Hit DEL Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [On] [On] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while certain tests while booting. This will booting. This will decrease the time decrease the time needed to boot the needed to boot the system. system.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Make sure the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wait for F1 If Error [Disabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit DEL Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Not Installed Not Installed
<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you have successfully set your password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter. The message Password Uninstalled appears. 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 Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection Not Installed Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled]