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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...
... support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...
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...delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out...intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Voltiminder LED - Blitz Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Crosslink technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration ...
...delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out...intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Voltiminder LED - Blitz Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Crosslink technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration ...
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...faster to satisfy your need for the CPU is critical during overclocking. See page 4-40 for details. See page 4-20 for details. ROG Blitz Formula 1- With thtis latest technology, this profile gives gamers comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to have the most ...4-17 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the various voltage settings and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. CPU Level Up Enjoy up...
...faster to satisfy your need for the CPU is critical during overclocking. See page 4-40 for details. See page 4-20 for details. ROG Blitz Formula 1- With thtis latest technology, this profile gives gamers comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to have the most ...4-17 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the various voltage settings and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. CPU Level Up Enjoy up...
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...overclocking. function. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all the features of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-41 for each parameter. Simply shut down and ... power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 4-32, 4-33, and 5-29 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the chipset behavior, AC power off is ...
...overclocking. function. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all the features of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-41 for each parameter. Simply shut down and ... power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 4-32, 4-33, and 5-29 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the chipset behavior, AC power off is ...
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... power saving mode and save up to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to minimize system noise and power consumption. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away...
... power saving mode and save up to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to minimize system noise and power consumption. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away...
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...notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Update your... favorite settings. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to lower...
...notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Update your... favorite settings. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to lower...
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...drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 High (yellow) 1.51250~1.69375 Crazy (red) 1.70000~1.90000 ROG Blitz Formula 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install ... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the ...
...drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 High (yellow) 1.51250~1.69375 Crazy (red) 1.70000~1.90000 ROG Blitz Formula 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install ... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the ...
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...the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® ® DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~3.40... 3. The northbridge LED displays either the PLL Voltage or the South Bridge Voltage. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ... two different voltage displays. Refer to display in BIOS.
...the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® ® DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~3.40... 3. The northbridge LED displays either the PLL Voltage or the South Bridge Voltage. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ... two different voltage displays. Refer to display in BIOS.
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... PCI1 Intel® P35 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 IDT PES24N3A Super I/O PCIEX16_2 BLITZ FORMULA PCI2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 IE1394_2 PWR_SW CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 BIOS RST_SW USB1112 USB910 SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA34 OPT_TEMP2 SATA56 OPT_FAN2 CHASSIS FREQUENCY Fast USB78 CHA_FAN2 Default PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
... PCI1 Intel® P35 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 IDT PES24N3A Super I/O PCIEX16_2 BLITZ FORMULA PCI2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 IE1394_2 PWR_SW CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 BIOS RST_SW USB1112 USB910 SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA34 OPT_TEMP2 SATA56 OPT_FAN2 CHASSIS FREQUENCY Fast USB78 CHA_FAN2 Default PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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... sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
... sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB Vendor Crucial KINGSTON Chip No...
... 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB Vendor Crucial KINGSTON Chip No...
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...expansion cards. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the next page for the card. 2. Failure to the chassis with the screw you physical ...to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts...
...expansion cards. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the next page for the card. 2. Failure to the chassis with the screw you physical ...to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts...
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...RAM data. If the system hangs due to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately.... • The clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC_SW 12 23 BLITZ FORMULA Disable CLR_CMOS Enable CLR_CMOS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr...
...RAM data. If the system hangs due to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately.... • The clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC_SW 12 23 BLITZ FORMULA Disable CLR_CMOS Enable CLR_CMOS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr...
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... (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND BLITZ FORMULA SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND BLITZ FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 ...
... (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND BLITZ FORMULA SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND BLITZ FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 ...
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Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. The optional fan1~2 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to page 4-31 for a better cooling effect. Doing so will damage the ... cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you set the South Bridge Sensor Select item in BIOS to [SB Overheat Protection]. ROG Blitz Formula 2-35 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back...
Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. The optional fan1~2 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to page 4-31 for a better cooling effect. Doing so will damage the ... cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you set the South Bridge Sensor Select item in BIOS to [SB Overheat Protection]. ROG Blitz Formula 2-35 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back...
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... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ FORMULA PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 11. BLITZ FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This...
... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ FORMULA PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 11. BLITZ FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This...
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...the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ROG Blitz Formula 3- System power 6. Connect the ...power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps...
...the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ROG Blitz Formula 3- System power 6. Connect the ...power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps...
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The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. ... down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. ... down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 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. 4 BIOS setup