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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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...ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
...ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
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... 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 (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports...) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - 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 Intelligent overclocking tools:...
... 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 (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports...) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - 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 Intelligent overclocking tools:...
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... BIOS settings can be stored in Windows environment without the hassle of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for speed. Much more performance! See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 for details. See page 4-17 and 5-25 for the CPU is critical during overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Blitz Formula...
... BIOS settings can be stored in Windows environment without the hassle of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for speed. Much more performance! See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 for details. See page 4-17 and 5-25 for the CPU is critical during overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Blitz Formula...
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...stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other debug cards show. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Onboard Switches A power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This... instead of fine-tuning performance when working on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to enhancethe sound quality. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking.
...stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other debug cards show. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Onboard Switches A power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This... instead of fine-tuning performance when working on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to enhancethe sound quality. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking.
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... design yields unparalleled superiority in the motherboard allows you to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you...
... design yields unparalleled superiority in the motherboard allows you to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you...
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...Simply press the predefined hotkey to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in quieter ... settings. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the...
...Simply press the predefined hotkey to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in quieter ... settings. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the...
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...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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component...the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, southbridge, and ...
...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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component...the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, southbridge, and ...
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... 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. 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 ... below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Refer to display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the North Bridge Voltage or the FSB Termination Voltage.
... 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. 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 ... below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Refer to display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the North Bridge Voltage or the FSB Termination Voltage.
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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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With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...667 1066* 800 667 • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules ...
With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...667 1066* 800 667 • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules ...
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Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB Vendor Crucial KINGSTON Chip No. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for the latest ...
Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB Vendor Crucial KINGSTON Chip No. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for the latest ...
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... between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to enable the clr CMOS switch. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails...
... in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to enable the clr CMOS switch. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails...
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...in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. SATA1 GND 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... to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA IDE connector 3. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage...
...in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. SATA1 GND 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... to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA IDE connector 3. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage...
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... BLITZ FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors Temperature Ground Remove the thermal sensor cable from the assigned device when you want to [SB Overheat Protection]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you set the South Bridge Sensor Select item in BIOS ...
... BLITZ FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors Temperature Ground Remove the thermal sensor cable from the assigned device when you want to [SB Overheat Protection]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you set the South Bridge Sensor Select item in BIOS ...
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...LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ FORMULA PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect ...the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ROG Blitz Formula 2-39 Pressing the power ...
...LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ FORMULA PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect ...the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ROG Blitz Formula 2-39 Pressing the power ...
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... panel case lights up. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to ... system then runs the power-on . If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. At power on test. ROG Blitz Formula 3-
... panel case lights up. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to ... system then runs the power-on . If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. At power on test. ROG Blitz Formula 3-
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Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the ... 3: Powering up Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode...
Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the ... 3: Powering up Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode...
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.