Recommended memory configurations
Sockets Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) (2) DIMM1 Installed DIMM2 Installed Installed

(3)* Installed

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List

DIMM support (optional)

256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB

Vendor

KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR
KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KVR400X64C3A/256 KVR400X64C3A/512 KHX3200A/512 M368L3223ETM-CCC M368L6423ETM-CCC M368L3223FTN-CCC M368L6423FTN-CCC
HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB
Hynix Hynix Infineon Infineon KINGSTON KINGSTON N/A SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Winbond Winbond

Side(s) Component

SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 HY5DU56822BT-D43 HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256809BT-5B D3208DL2T-5 D328DIB-50 Heat-Sink Package K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC HY5DU56822BT-D43 HY5DU56822BT-D43 MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT46V32M8TG-5BC HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 Heat-Sink Package VS32M8-5

HYS64D32300GU-5-B HYS64D64320GU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-C HYS64D64320HU-5-C CMX256A-3200C2PT CMX512-3200C2 VS512MB400

VALUE seLecT

S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided LC L CAS Latency DIMM support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B C supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. ASUS Vintage-PH1 2-13

Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot1 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard Azalia Audio Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard LAN B C D E F G H used shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared used shared shared
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.

PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
Installing an optical drive
Follow these steps to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. 2. Place the chassis upright. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay.
Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown.

CD-ROM screw holes

Secure the CD-ROM with two screws.

CD-ROM screws

Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the CD-ROM. Use the cable with the white connector. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the CD-ROM, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. Connect one end of the CD-ROM audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the CD-ROM. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard.
Primary IDE connector CD-ROM audio cable IDE ribbon cable Red stripe to pin 1 Power cable
Installing a hard disk drive
The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the 5.25-inch bay. The following figures show the internal and external views of the HDD bay location.

Internal view

External view
5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch drive bay
Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD. 1. 2. Place the chassis upright. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay.

HDD label side

Push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay marked HDD. Secure the drive with two screws.

HDD screw holes

Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the HDD. Use the cable with the white connector. Connect the IDE hard disk ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the HDD, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.
Red stripe to Pin 1 IDE ribbon cable Power cable
Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector on the motherboard.

Primary IDE connector

Installing a floppy disk drive
The Vintage-PH1 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the front panel cover.
For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to page 2-3 of section 2.3 Removing the side plate and front cover

2. 3. 4.

Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Re-connecting cables

You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover.

LED cables

Reset button HDD LED Power LED Power Switch

F_PANEL1

IDE LED RESET

System panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.
Connect the r e s e t b u t t o n , p o w e r s w i t c h p o w e r L E D , and H D D h, L E D cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard.
IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDGround Reset

PLED+ PLEDPWR GND

Replacing the side plate and front cover
After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the system back together. 1. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the front panel to attach the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel inward.
Snap the side lock tabs to the steel railing.
Fit the rail tabs on the side plate into the locking tab holes in the chassis.

Locking tab hole

Rail tabs
Firmly push the side plate from the rear until it fits the chassis completely. The locking tabs snap into the hole on the chassis to indicate that the side plate is in place.
Lock the side plate with the screws on the rear panel.
Connecting external devices
The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.
PS/2 KB AC Serial PS/2 Mouse

VGA Parallel

RJ-45 IEEE 1394 Center/ Subwoofer
Side Speaker Rear Speaker

Line Out

Line In

Chapter 3

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

Powering up

The system has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to turn ON the system

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

Chapter 3: Starting up

Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If A u t o r u n 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 A S S E T U P. E X E to run the CD.

QFE Update

Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details.

Realtek Audio Driver

Executes the wizard to install the Realtek ALC861 audio driver and application. When the phone jacks of the High Definition Audio panel are configured as output, use the master volume to adjust the sound.
Intel(R) PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver
Installs the Intel PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver.
Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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.

Keyboard power setting

Fan power (3-pin FANPWR1) This jumper allows you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1). Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin plug.

PWM (Default)

DC mode

FAN power setting

Connectors
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Floppy disk drive connector
Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

PRI_IDE1

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

IDE connector

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND
GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND

SATA connectors

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND
Important notes on Serial ATA You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. When using the connectors in standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors
Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk
CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

CHA_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

Fan connectors

Make sure that your fan power setting is correct. See page 4-5 for details.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME 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+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC

USB56 USB 2.0 connectors

USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND

USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB module is purchased separately.
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. 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.

ATX12V1

GND +12V DC
Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts

ATX power connectors

+3 Volts GND +12V DC +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts
Important notes on the motherboard power requirements
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. To power the motherboard, it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 350 W power rating. This PSU type has a 24-pin and 4-pin ATX power plugs. If you intend to use a PSU with a 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. We do not, however, recommend the use of a 20-pin PSU. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy.
Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy. Floppy found! Reading file PH16T.ROM. Completed. Start erasing.| Start programming.| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! A Floppy not found! error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A PH16T.ROM not found! error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to PH16T.ROM.

AFUDOS utility

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

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main filename

Extension name
Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash.. done A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Main menu items

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

Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot 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 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

Pop-up window

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

Scroll bar

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.

General help

Pop-up window Scroll bar
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 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
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, Third, and Fourth 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.

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). 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
[Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled]
Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

APM Configuration

APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Installed [Disabled]
<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By 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]

CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]
CPU Target Temperature [xxxC]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [53C] [56C] [59C] [62C] [65C] [68C] [71C] [74C] [77C] [80C] [83C]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, 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.

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

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM]
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 appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For F1 If Error Hit DEL Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

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 MyLogo feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection
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] N o A c c e s s prevents user access to the Setup utility. V i e w O n l y allows access but does not allow change to any field. L i m i t e d allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. F u l l A c c e s s 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 N o t I n s t a l l e d After you set d. a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d d. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 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 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]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. 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.
Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage 2 - PH1. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
Conventions used in this guide
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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide 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 yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your Vintage2-PH1 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description 1. ASUS Vintage2-PH1 barebone system with ASUS motherboard 300 W PFC power supply unit ASUS chassis 2. 3. 4. Cable AC power cable Support CD User guide

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage2-PH1. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

ASUS Vintage2-PH1

System introduction

Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Vintage2-PH1! The ASUS Vintage2-PH1 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron processor in the 775-land package. The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-600/ DDR2-533 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you ahead in the world of power computing.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer

Voltage selector

The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
115V/230V Voltage selector
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system!

Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components.

PARALLEL PORT

LGA775
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

PWR_FAN

ATX12V

Super I/O

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

CPU_FAN

Bottom:

USBUSB2

Intel GMCH 945G

CHA_FAN

LAN_USB34

PCIEX16

Intel 82573L

Intel ICH7

PCIEX1_1

SB_PWR

Intel FWH 4Mb

ALC882

TI TSB43AB22A
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

SPDIF_OUT

IE1394_2

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Front panel cover 5.25-inch optical drive bays Hard disk drive bay Floppy disk drive bay Power supply unit CPU socket DIMM sockets

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

ASUS motherboard Chassis fan PCI Express x16 slot PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot Metal bracket lock

F_PANEL

PLED CHASSIS SPEAKER

PRI_IDE

EATXPWR

FLOPPY

Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system.

Basic installation

Installing CPU

To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Retention tab A B Load lever
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle.
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100 angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

PnP cap Load plate

Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before reinstalling the heatsink and fan assembly.
DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The Intel Pentium 4/Intel Pentium D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan. Your Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND
CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

Installing a DIMM

Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable interrupt Communications Port (COM2)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* MIDI port* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. The gure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
Before using a PCI VGA card, make sure to set the Graphics Adapter Priority to PCI/Int-VGA in the BIOS. See section 5.4.3 Chipset->AGP Conguration for details.

PCI Express x16 slot

Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

Using PC Probe II

Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility conguration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle.
Click to close the Preference panel

Button

Function
Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application
Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details.

Preferences

You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.

Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computers desktop.
Small display Large display
Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.

Scroll bar

Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum ICH Delayed Transaction MPS Revision [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [1.4] +F1 F10 ESC
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit

General help

Pop-up window Scroll bar
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 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
[11:51:19] [Thu 12/07/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected]

5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration 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, Third and Fourth 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.

Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]
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-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE 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 specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

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

DMA Mode [Auto]

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

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 35-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to congure the item.
IDE Conguration Congure SATA As Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35]
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Sets the Serial ATA conguration. If you want to use your Serial ATA like a Parallel ATA physical storage interface, select the Standard IDE option. Conguration options: [Standard IDE]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Conguration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

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

System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 0112 Build Date : 11/18/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3800 MHz : 1
System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
JumperFree Conguration USB Conguration CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration PCI PnP

Configure CPU.

Enter F1 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit

JumperFree Configuration

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]
Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Conguration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
USB Conguration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled]
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows operating system with USB device.

CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Congure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Brand String: Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Intel Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz 3200 MHz 800 MHz Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.
: 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Min:14) [ 28] [ 62] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Automatic]
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:16, Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: CPU Lock Free Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit Execute Disabled Function Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech.

+F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPUs capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium D or Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to [Automatic], 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. Conguration options: [Automatic] [Disabled]

Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings Congure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Graphics memory type [Enabled] [PCI Express/Int-VG] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto]
Advanced Chipset Settings
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Conguration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Conguration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
Sets the internal graphics mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]
Graphics memory type [Auto]
Sets the graphics memory type. Conguration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX]
Onboard Devices Configuration
Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7]
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Azalia/AC97 CODEC. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Version [1.9]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Conguration options: [1.9] [1.7]

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 that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. 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. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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.
Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished 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 conrmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
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 elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation 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 conrmation 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 conrmation 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.