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... x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports Realtek® ALC883 High-Definition audio CODEC, 6-channel audio port Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology Attansic L1 LAN controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
... x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports Realtek® ALC883 High-Definition audio CODEC, 6-channel audio port Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology Attansic L1 LAN controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
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...-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for up to two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is one of the most powerful...
...-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for up to two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is one of the most powerful...
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... a replacement ROM chip. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. You can now talk to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Update your partners on your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS...
... a replacement ROM chip. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. You can now talk to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Update your partners on your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS...
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... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the...
... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the...
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... (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
... (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
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...BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk...
...BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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... IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-13 Change Option...
... IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-13 Change Option...
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... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
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... are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Set to Enhanced Mode if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration 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. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On...
... are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Set to Enhanced Mode if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration 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. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On...
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...legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled...
...legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled...
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...: 19 CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Automatic] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select...
...: 19 CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Automatic] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select...
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... the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Disabled] Allows you install a processor with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard...
... the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Disabled] Allows you install a processor with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard...
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Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]+F-1 Change Option General Help When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameteFEr1Ss0CarSEeaxvisetetanadccExoirtding to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DRAM SPD (Serial ...
Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]+F-1 Change Option General Help When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameteFEr1Ss0CarSEeaxvisetetanadccExoirtding to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DRAM SPD (Serial ...
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... [Enabled] ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as primary boot device. Configuration 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. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN...
... [Enabled] ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as primary boot device. Configuration 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. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN...
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.../IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select...
.../IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select...
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... to trap Interrupt 19. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. After you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to erase the RTC RAM. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... to trap Interrupt 19. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. After you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to erase the RTC RAM. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at...
... item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at...
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...174; Graphics Accelerator driver. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for details. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the online help or readme file...
...174; Graphics Accelerator driver. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for details. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the online help or readme file...
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... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support