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...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS �C�o�m�m��a�n�d�o�m��o�th�e�r�b�o�a�...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Commando 1- Before you for 6 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Cable ties Accessories I /O modules ...
...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS �C�o�m�m��a�n�d�o�m��o�th�e�r�b�o�a�...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Commando 1- Before you for 6 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Cable ties Accessories I /O modules ...
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... performance and data back up protection without converting to provide the total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. ASUS Commando 1- The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to analog format and keeps...
... performance and data back up protection without converting to provide the total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. ASUS Commando 1- The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to analog format and keeps...
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...language of plugging in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS Commando 1- eliminates the need to open -case) system. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to solve the problem immediately. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to... Press the power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. feature of codes that other debug cards show...
...language of plugging in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS Commando 1- eliminates the need to open -case) system. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to solve the problem immediately. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to... Press the power-on a bare (open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. feature of codes that other debug cards show...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Commando
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Commando
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..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® COMMANDO SB_PWR COMMANDO Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS Commando 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® COMMANDO SB_PWR COMMANDO Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS Commando 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
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ASUS Commando 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATX12V SPDIF_O1 LGA775 E1394 CPU_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 JMicron JMB363 W83791G Marvell 88E8056 Intel® P965 AUDIO1 CHA_FAN2 ADH PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 COMMANDO PCI2 PCI3 OPT_TEMP1 OPT_FAN1 CHASSIS Intel® ICH8R SATA56 SATA34 SATA12 Marvell 88E8001 TSB43AB22A PCIEX16_2 IE1394_2 PCI4 OPT_TEMP3 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_FAN3 OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 USB910 CR2032 3V...
ASUS Commando 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATX12V SPDIF_O1 LGA775 E1394 CPU_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 JMicron JMB363 W83791G Marvell 88E8056 Intel® P965 AUDIO1 CHA_FAN2 ADH PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 COMMANDO PCI2 PCI3 OPT_TEMP1 OPT_FAN1 CHASSIS Intel® ICH8R SATA56 SATA34 SATA12 Marvell 88E8001 TSB43AB22A PCIEX16_2 IE1394_2 PCI4 OPT_TEMP3 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_FAN3 OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 USB910 CR2032 3V...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) 10. Reset switch Page 2-37 2-37 2-38 ASUS Commando 2- ICh8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) • System power ...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) 11. Power-on switch 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 5. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-35 2-36 Onboard switches 1. Clear CMOS switch 2. Floppy disk ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) 10. Reset switch Page 2-37 2-37 2-38 ASUS Commando 2- ICh8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) • System power ...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) 11. Power-on switch 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 5. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-35 2-36 Onboard switches 1. Clear CMOS switch 2. Floppy disk ...
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... with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. Lift the... the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS Commando 2-
... with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. Lift the... the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS Commando 2-
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... heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS Commando 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly...
... heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS Commando 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly...
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A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Commando 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Commando 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
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... the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS Commando 2-13 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1.
... the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS Commando 2-13 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1.
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... memory modules, the system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. ASUS Commando 2-15 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is...
... memory modules, the system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. ASUS Commando 2-15 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is...
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...-6E-E DS Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS Transcend J12Q3AB-6 DS Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE SS SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE DS Part No. Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB ... M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD2 AU512E667C5KBGC KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 JM388Q643A-6 T6UB1GC5 TB3D2667C58S TB4D2667C58D DIMM support A* B* C ASUS Commando 2-17
...-6E-E DS Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS Transcend J12Q3AB-6 DS Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE SS SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE DS Part No. Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB ... M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD2 AU512E667C5KBGC KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 JM388Q643A-6 T6UB1GC5 TB3D2667C58S TB4D2667C58D DIMM support A* B* C ASUS Commando 2-17
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... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Commando 2-19 Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Commando 2-19 Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
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... USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - Azalia - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - USB controller 5 - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - shared - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - ASUS Commando 2-21 shared PCI slot 4 - - - - LAN (8001) - - - LAN (8056) - SATA (363) shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB controller 3 - - SATA controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ...
... USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - Azalia - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - USB controller 5 - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - shared - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - ASUS Commando 2-21 shared PCI slot 4 - - - - LAN (8001) - - - LAN (8056) - SATA (363) shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB controller 3 - - SATA controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ...
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.... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. For system failure due to enable the CLRTC function. 3. ASUS Commando 2-23 2.6 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to the ENABLE position. The clr CMOS button will cause system boot failure! ®...; COMMANDO COMMANDO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_EN 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you...
.... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. For system failure due to enable the CLRTC function. 3. ASUS Commando 2-23 2.6 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to the ENABLE position. The clr CMOS button will cause system boot failure! ®...; COMMANDO COMMANDO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_EN 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Commando 2-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Commando 2-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to...
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...as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to the signal connector at the back of the cable to PIN 1. ® COMMANDO PIN 1 COMMANDO Floppy disk drive connector 2. There are three connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to this connector, then connect the other device jumpers ... cable connector. Insert one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to configure your device. ASUS Commando 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy disk ...
...as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to the signal connector at the back of the cable to PIN 1. ® COMMANDO PIN 1 COMMANDO Floppy disk drive connector 2. There are three connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to this connector, then connect the other device jumpers ... cable connector. Insert one of device(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to configure your device. ASUS Commando 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy disk ...
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...the SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS Commando 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are for the recommended SATA...NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® COMMANDO USB910 USB56 USB78 1 1 1 GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (...
...the SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS Commando 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are for the recommended SATA...NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® COMMANDO USB910 USB56 USB78 1 1 1 GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (...
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... 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS Commando 2-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-...
... 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS Commando 2-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-...