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    Motherboard P5AD2-E[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii E2332 E2332 E2332 E2332 E2332 Revised edition V2 Revised edition V2 Revised edition V2 Revised edition V2 Revised edition V2 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, m[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 3-1 3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 3-1 3.1.2 AFUDOS utility .........................................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 3-29 3.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 3-31 3.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 3-33 3.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 3-33 3.5.[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Cha[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold te[...]

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    x x x x x P5AD2-E specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Storag[...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 DMI2.0, WfM2.0, PXE, RPL, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 1 x Parallel port 1 x S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 8-channel audio ports 1 x Floppy d[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii[...]

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    1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ...........................................................[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® P5AD2-E motherboard! P5AD2-E motherboard! P5AD2-E motherboard! P5AD2-E motherboard! P5AD2-E [...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Proactive features ASUS AI Proactive features ASUS AI Proactive features ASUS AI Proactive features ASUS AI Proactive features AI NO[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a repla[...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6 2.4 [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and un[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5AD2-E ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P5AD2-E ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD Super I/O 4 Mbit FWH A TX12V1 FLOPPY1 AAFP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR1 SB_PW[...]

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DD[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-24 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that [...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU in[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and f[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1[...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo show[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but h[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Qualified Vendors Lists Qualified Vendors Lists Qualified Vendors Lists Qualified Vendors Lists Qualified Vendors Lists DDR2-700/667 with 711 MHz (FSB 1066) capabili[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 256 MB ELPIDA EBE25UC8AAFV-DF-E N/A SS E2508AA-DF-E • • • 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • • 1024 MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 SAMSUNG DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • • 256 MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T56083QF[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or remo[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Install[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assign[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 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. 2.5.5[...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pi[...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1[...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (4[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-[...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect th[...]

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI port connector[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power [...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 3-11 3.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 3-14 3.4 [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy d[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the upda[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright[...]

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    3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iP5AD2EB.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24B[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIO[...]

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    3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the sup[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a flopp[...]

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    3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS[...]

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    3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reco[...]

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    3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [11:51:[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Adv[...]

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    3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sys[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automa[...]

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    3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitorin[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on[...]

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    3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.6 3.3.6 3.3.6 3.3.6 3.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatical[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Speech Configuration 3.4[...]

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    3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable.[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item is set to [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allo[...]

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    3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item is set to [AI NOS]. NOS Mode [Auto] NOS Mode [Auto] NOS Mode [Auto] NOS Mode [Auto] NOS M[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check[...]

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    3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 3.4.3 3.4.3 3.4.3 3.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3.4.4 3.4.4 3.4.4 3.4.4 3.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8][...]

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    3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy opera[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRA[...]

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    3-28 3-28 3-28 3-28 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Gra[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [...]

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    3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Con[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-31 3-31 3-31 3-31 3-31 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and se[...]

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    3-32 3-32 3-32 3-32 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. C[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-33 3-33 3-33 3-33 3-33 3.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Susp[...]

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    3-34 3-34 3-34 3-34 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button M[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-35 3-35 3-35 3-35 3-35 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This[...]

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    3-36 3-36 3-36 3-36 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.6 3.5.6 3.5.6 3.5.6 3.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-37 3-37 3-37 3-37 3-37 CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] 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 [...]

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    3-38 3-38 3-38 3-38 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Sa[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-39 3-39 3-39 3-39 3-39 3.6.2 3.6.2 3.6.2 3.6.2 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick [...]

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    3-40 3-40 3-40 3-40 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option [...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-41 3-41 3-41 3-41 3-41 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [[...]

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    3-42 3-42 3-42 3-42 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] P[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 3-43 3-43 3-43 3-43 3-43 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes 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 fie[...]

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    3-44 3-44 3-44 3-44 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or[...]

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    4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 4-1 4.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ........................................................... 4-8[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 4.2 Support CD information The support CD t[...]

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities me[...]

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances comp[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Fo[...]

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional inf[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist File[...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value [...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cabl[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set[...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting . You can configure the function of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio por[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 Effect The Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Environment Environment Environment Environment Environment settings settings settings settings sett[...]

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4: Software support Information The Information Information Information Information Information tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. Devi[...]

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    A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS motherboard feature update A.1 Intel ® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with the Intel ® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel ® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory[...]

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    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanc[...]

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    ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E ASUS P5AD2-E A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use [...]

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features[...]