ASUS P5QPL-AM

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Intel G41 + ICH7 chipset FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz ASUS Turbo Key V-core Solid Capacitors DX10 Support
Specifications Intel Socket 775 Core2 Quad/Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo/Pentium dualcore/Celeron dual-core /Celeron Processors Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel 45nm Multi-Core CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel G41 /ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz 2 x240-pin DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) *** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. 1 x PCIe xx PCIe xx PCI Support PCIe 1.1 Architecture Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel GMA X4500) - Supports Microsoft DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.1 - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Southbridge 1 xUltraDMA xSATA 3 Gb/s ports PCIe Gb LAN

Chipset Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage LAN
Audio USB Overclocking Features
High Definition Audio 6 -Channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-Streaming teconologies Supports S/PDIF out interface 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan Turbo Key AI NET6 x D-Sub x Parallel x PS/2 Keyboard x PS/2 Mouse x LAN(RJ45) port x USB 2.0/1.1 x COM port -Channel Audio I/O

Special Features

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector System Panel 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User's manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable * Note: The floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately Drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS LiveUpdate Utility uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 7.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm )

Accessories

Support Disc

Form Factor

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Graphics

Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio
USB ASUS Overclocking Features
ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 AI NET 2 ASUS Turbo Key 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm)

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O Connectors
BIOS features Support DVD Contents

Accessories

Form factor
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS P5QPL-AM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

Package contents

ASUS P5QPL-AM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual
Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Special features

Product highlights
Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Quad / Core2 Duo CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel LGA775 Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process.

Size 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 1G 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 512MB 4G 1G 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G(2 x 1G) 2G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 1G 2G Vendor GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Super Talent G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ Elixir AENEON AENEON AENEON MDT TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS ASINT ASINT UMAX UMAX Part No. GB24GB6400C4DC GB24GB6400C5DC GB28GB6400C5QC GB28GB6400C4QC GX22GB6400LX GX24GB6400DC GE28GB800C5QC GE28GB800C4QC GX22GB6400CUSC GE24GB800C4DC GE24GB800C5DC T800UB1GC4 F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ F2-6400CL5Q-16GNQ OCZ2RPR8002GK OCZ2G800R22GK OCZ2P800R22GK OCZ2VU8004GK OCZ2P8004GK OCZ2SE8002GK OCZ2F8004GK M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C AET660UD00-25DB98X AET760UD00-25DB97X AET760UD00-25DC08X MDT 512MB TMS51B264C081-805EP TMS1GB264C081-805AE TMS1GB264C081-805EP SLY2128M8-JGE SLZ2128M8-JGE D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU CL 5-5-5-5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Chip Brand SS/ Chip No. DS GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ N/A N/A Elixir AENEON AENEON AENEON MDT takeMS takeMS takeMS ASINT ASINT UMAX UMAX DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS SS SS SS DS DS SS DS DS DS GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV AET93F25DB 0621 AET93R25DB 0640 AET03R250C 0732 18D51280D-2.50726F MS18T51280-2.5P0710 MS18T51280-25FEA0709A MS18T51280-2.5P0716 DDRII1208-GE 8115 DDRII1208-GE 8115 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E DIMM support A* B*
Super Talent DS Heat-Sink Package
Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G 2G(2 x 1GB) 2G(2 x 1GB) 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 4G(2 x 2GB) 2G(2 x 1GB) 4G(2 x 2GB) 1G 512MB 4G(2 x 2GB) 1G 1G(2 x 512MB) 1G(2 x 512MB) 1G Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax Corsair Corsair Transcend Transcend OCZ GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL Kingbox AENEON AENEON Crucial Crucial Elixir Part No. KHX8500D2/512 KVR1066D2N7/512 KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN KVR1066D2N7/1G KHX8500D2/1G HYS64T128020EU-19F-C KLED48F-A8K15 CM2X1024-8500C5 CM2X1024-8500C5D TX1066QLJ-2GK1GB TX1066QLU-2GK OCZ2N1066SR2DK GB24GB8500C5QC GE22GB1066C5DC GE24GB1066C5QC GB24GB8500C5DC GE24GB1066C5DC GX24GB8500C5UDC F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK EP512D21066PS AXT860UD20-19E AXT760UD00-19DC97X BL12864AA106A.8FE5 BL12864AA106A.8FE5 (EPP) M2Y1G64TU88D5B-BD CL N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A N/A 5-5-5-5 5-5-5-5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 N/A N/A 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-Chip Brand Kingston Elpida Kingston Kingston Elpida Kingston Qimonda Kingmax Corsair Corsair Transced Transced OCZ GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL Micron AENEON AENEON Crucial Crucial Elixir SS/ DS SS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS SS SS SS Chip No. Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-1J-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-1J-E Heat-Sink Package HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313 KKA8FFIXF-JFS-18A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package(EPP) SN:00482080600160-1 GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 6QD22D9GCT Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package M2TU1G800E-BD DIMM support A* B*

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
Configuring an expansion card
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

PCI slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express x16 slot

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Jumpers

To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 23 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing 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.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
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).

If any device jumper is setas Cable-Select,ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting.
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
The fan connector supports CPU cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.). Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cables to the fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This is not a jumper! Do not place a jumper cap on the fan connector!
CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboards high-definition audio capability. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for details.
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

Support DVD information

To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

Chapter 2

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update utility

Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:
Updating from the Internet
Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. c.

Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating from a BIOS file
Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OSbased utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following:

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.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.
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

Pop-up window

Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [Auto] [Disabled] Options [Enabled] Disabled

Enabled

Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the <Up> / <Down> arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

Scroll bar

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At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Main menu

System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4
[12:56:38] [Mon 01/14/2002] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected]
Storage Configuration System Information

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3

Allows you to set the system time.
System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4
Allows you to set the system date.
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE/SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
This item does not appear when you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [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: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

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

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration option: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.

Storage Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
Allows you to set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode. Configuration options: [S-ATA] [S-ATA+P-ATA] [P-ATA].

Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Chipset

North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to enable or disable configuring the DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]
IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the IGD graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB]
GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]
This item is not user- configurable.

DVMT Memory [256MB]

Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]
The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite]

South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [EPP]. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.7] [1.9]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Configuration

USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] or [Ignored] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot. device.

Boot menu

Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security

Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device
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: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]
Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Wait For F1 If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the 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: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Security

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 set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 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.
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.

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 set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps 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]

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only)

ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.2 for details.

AI NET 2

Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup Exit system setup after saving the after saving the changes. changes. F10 key can be used F10 key can be used for this operation. for this operation.
Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults
Select Item Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this Select Item +Change Option Enter Go to Sub-screen menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. F1 General Help
Select Screen Select Screen

Exit & Save Changes

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit F10 Save ESC Exit and Exit ESC Exit
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.