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... 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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11...
... 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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11...
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... 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
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...-quality home theater experience. The onboard Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See pages 5-28 to 1600x1200. For example, you with a resolution up to 5-29 for Windows® XP does not include screen scraper defense, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray can easily...
...-quality home theater experience. The onboard Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See pages 5-28 to 1600x1200. For example, you with a resolution up to 5-29 for Windows® XP does not include screen scraper defense, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray can easily...
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... transfer large amounts of data via the network cable - See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. See page 4-19 for details. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well ...to 5-20 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to convert...
... transfer large amounts of data via the network cable - See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. See page 4-19 for details. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well ...to 5-20 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to convert...
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...; XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 ...connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. right angle side 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
...; XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 ...connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. right angle side 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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... Using a predefined Splendid mode In the main window, you can select from four predefined Splendid modes: Original, Vivid, Theater,and Standard. With ASUS Splendid, you can fast change the color effects and optimize image quality for descriptions about ASUS Splendid setup, refer the support CD. 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video...
... Using a predefined Splendid mode In the main window, you can select from four predefined Splendid modes: Original, Vivid, Theater,and Standard. With ASUS Splendid, you can fast change the color effects and optimize image quality for descriptions about ASUS Splendid setup, refer the support CD. 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video...
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...65533;S�U�S��A�I�D�i�r�e�c�t �L�in�k� ASUS AI Direct Link allows you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is recommended that you to form a ...computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share files with high transfer rate. For security's sake, it is limited if you use a 10/100 LAN...
...65533;S�U�S��A�I�D�i�r�e�c�t �L�in�k� ASUS AI Direct Link allows you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is recommended that you to form a ...computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share files with high transfer rate. For security's sake, it is limited if you use a 10/100 LAN...
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...On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Close the Display Properties window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A- Appendix: CPU features Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-...the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click the Power button on the operating system. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the ...
...On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Close the Display Properties window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A- Appendix: CPU features Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-...the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click the Power button on the operating system. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the ...
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... 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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11...
... 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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11...
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... 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
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... for details. See page 2-22 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical ...ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10...
... for details. See page 2-22 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical ...ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10...
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...; XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical ... right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk...
...; XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical ... right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk...
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Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
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... application. For more information about different modes. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Using ASUS Splendid Knowing the ASUS Splendid main window: Close application window Select which Splendid mode to use Save current Configure Splendid mode your PC to the next level. 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video viewing experience on your software to...
... application. For more information about different modes. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Using ASUS Splendid Knowing the ASUS Splendid main window: Close application window Select which Splendid mode to use Save current Configure Splendid mode your PC to the next level. 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video viewing experience on your software to...
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...ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to verify the incoming user, select Use my account and set a username and password. 3. Using AI Direct Link To enable the incoming folder: 1. For security's sake, it is recommended that you use a 10.... • Turn off your username and password. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of them is limited if you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the ...
...ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to verify the incoming user, select Use my account and set a username and password. 3. Using AI Direct Link To enable the incoming folder: 1. For security's sake, it is recommended that you use a 10.... • Turn off your username and password. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of them is limited if you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the ...
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... the pop-up menu. 6. A- Appendix: CPU features After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the Monitor power section to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Close the Display...Setup. 2. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
... the pop-up menu. 6. A- Appendix: CPU features After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the Monitor power section to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Close the Display...Setup. 2. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.