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... Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9...card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-21 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
... Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9...card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-21 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the system power button. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-15 Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. The system power LED lights up or flashes when... that connects to the HDD. 5. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep...
... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the system power button. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-15 Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. The system power LED lights up or flashes when... that connects to the HDD. 5. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep...
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... CPU. The warning LEDs function only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-17 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that you install the... ASUS ASMB4. 4.4 Internal LEDs 1. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that an impending failure of the onboard LED. 2. Standby Power ...
... CPU. The warning LEDs function only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-17 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that you install the... ASUS ASMB4. 4.4 Internal LEDs 1. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that an impending failure of the onboard LED. 2. Standby Power ...
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... fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the bootable USB flash drive. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash drive with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to ... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you need to update the BIOS file in DOS mode using the AFUDOS utility: • Ensure that you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Save ...
... fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the bootable USB flash drive. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash drive with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to ... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you need to update the BIOS file in DOS mode using the AFUDOS utility: • Ensure that you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Save ...
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...is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-3 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash ...BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, ...
...is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-3 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash ...BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, ...
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...to set the system date. 5.3.3 SATA1-6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 5-8...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ...
...to set the system date. 5.3.3 SATA1-6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 5-8...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ...
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...Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device ... disables data multi-sectors transfers. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. monitoring). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-9
...Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device ... disables data multi-sectors transfers. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. monitoring). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-9
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... [25] [30] [35] SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-11 AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration This menu is the... section for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode need to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to wait ready longer. Main ...
... [25] [30] [35] SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-11 AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration This menu is the... section for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode need to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to wait ready longer. Main ...
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... the and keys to cool down for more items. Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] DCU Mode [32KB 8-way without] DCA Prefetch Delay [32] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C2] C6...
... the and keys to cool down for more items. Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] DCU Mode [32KB 8-way without] DCA Prefetch Delay [32] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C2] C6...
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...with ECC] DCA Prefetch Delay [32] Allows you to prefetch. When set to select the mode for the Data Cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.Configuration options: [Disabled]...(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to ...
...with ECC] DCA Prefetch Delay [32] Allows you to prefetch. When set to select the mode for the Data Cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.Configuration options: [Disabled]...(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] We recommend that you to select Nehalem C state action. C3 State [ACPI...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] We recommend that you to select Nehalem C state action. C3 State [ACPI...
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.... ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-17 Memory Frequency Memory Mode Memory ECC Function Double Rate Refresh Demand Scrubbing Patrol Scrubbing NUMA Aware Page Policy [Auto] [Independent] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Closed...
.... ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-17 Memory Frequency Memory Mode Memory ECC Function Double Rate Refresh Demand Scrubbing Patrol Scrubbing NUMA Aware Page Policy [Auto] [Independent] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Closed...
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... [Enabled] CSI L1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] You may allow the system to set Memory channel mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Demand Scrubbing [Enabled] Enables or disables the... [Enabled] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR-800] [Force DDR-1066] [Force DDR-1333] Memory Mode [Independent] Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Independent] [Channel Mirroring] [Lockstep] [Sparing] Memory ECC ...
... [Enabled] CSI L1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] You may allow the system to set Memory channel mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Demand Scrubbing [Enabled] Enables or disables the... [Enabled] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR-800] [Force DDR-1066] [Force DDR-1333] Memory Mode [Independent] Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Independent] [Channel Mirroring] [Lockstep] [Sparing] Memory ECC ...
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...Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB devices. The following item appears only when you... to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you set USB Function to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup AUTO option ...
...Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB devices. The following item appears only when you... to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you set USB Function to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup AUTO option ...
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...Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. the scanning starts from the lowest bus, device, fucntion number if you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Onboard Option ROM Priority [High] Onboard LAN1 Boot [PXE] ...PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-23 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set...
...Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. the scanning starts from the lowest bus, device, fucntion number if you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Onboard Option ROM Priority [High] Onboard LAN1 Boot [PXE] ...PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-23 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled] When set to [Last State], the system goes into off mode. When set to [Enabled]. System Time [12:30:30] Use the , or key to generate a wake-up event. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] ... ↑↓ Select Item +- RTC Alarm Date [15] To set to [Enabled], the system enables RI to [Power Off], the system goes into either off mode. When set to generate a wake event while the computer is set to [Enabled], the system enables PME to [Power On], the system will reboot after...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled] When set to [Last State], the system goes into off mode. When set to [Enabled]. System Time [12:30:30] Use the , or key to generate a wake-up event. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] ... ↑↓ Select Item +- RTC Alarm Date [15] To set to [Enabled], the system enables RI to [Power Off], the system goes into either off mode. When set to generate a wake event while the computer is set to [Enabled], the system enables PME to [Power On], the system will reboot after...
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...] if you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU Fan1/2; Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...38.5ºC/101ºF] [ 0 ºC/32 ºF] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [3658 RPM] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [Generic Mode] [ 1.208 V] [ N/A ] [ 1.508 V] [ N/A ] [ 1.520 V] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...
...] if you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU Fan1/2; Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...38.5ºC/101ºF] [ 0 ºC/32 ºF] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [3658 RPM] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [Generic Mode] [ 1.208 V] [ N/A ] [ 1.508 V] [ N/A ] [ 1.520 V] Options Disabled Enabled +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...
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...setup Advanced ACPI Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support BIOS-->AML ACPI table Headless mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ...Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Headless mode [Disabled] Allows you to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled] Allows...
...setup Advanced ACPI Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support BIOS-->AML ACPI table Headless mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ...Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Headless mode [Disabled] Allows you to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled] Allows...
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Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type [COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. ...
Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type [COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. ...
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... terminal type. Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-31 Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port...
... terminal type. Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-31 Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port...