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... I /O chips. Initialize clock generator. Detect CPU information including brand, type and CPU level (586 or 686). Measure CPU speed. 5. Put information on screen display, including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . Reset keyboard. ASUS Blitz Series Technical Updates IE3152 This is R/W-able... BIOS back to CMOS setup. Program CPU internal MTRR (Pentium class CPU) for ESCD & DMI support. Enable keyboard interface. 1. Initialize Hardware Monitor. 1. Invoke video BIOS. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. ASUS Blitz Series technical updates Example: ...
... I /O chips. Initialize clock generator. Detect CPU information including brand, type and CPU level (586 or 686). Measure CPU speed. 5. Put information on screen display, including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . Reset keyboard. ASUS Blitz Series Technical Updates IE3152 This is R/W-able... BIOS back to CMOS setup. Program CPU internal MTRR (Pentium class CPU) for ESCD & DMI support. Enable keyboard interface. 1. Initialize Hardware Monitor. 1. Invoke video BIOS. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. ASUS Blitz Series technical updates Example: ...
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... 4-27 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers...
... 4-27 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers...
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... up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
... up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
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...supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) 2 x PCI Express™ x16 (@ x16 and x4 mode) 4 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter - Commando specifications summary CPU...174; 4 / Celeron® D Processors Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory...
...supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) 2 x PCI Express™ x16 (@ x16 and x4 mode) 4 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter - Commando specifications summary CPU...174; 4 / Celeron® D Processors Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory...
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...x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis /... ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Commando specifications summary Exclusive Overclocking features Unique features...
...x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis /... ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Commando specifications summary Exclusive Overclocking features Unique features...
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...65533;2�-�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the memory accesses. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest... Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in competitions. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of up to meet the...
...65533;2�-�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the memory accesses. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest... Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in competitions. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of up to meet the...
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load... plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for ...
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load... plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for ...
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... OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 COMMANDO Fan connectors GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN OPT_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation • CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, and OPT_FAN 1~3 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature...
... OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 COMMANDO Fan connectors GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN OPT_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation • CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, and OPT_FAN 1~3 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature...
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... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting: [24] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Modify Ratio Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the item Modify...
... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting: [24] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Modify Ratio Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the item Modify...
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... speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Commando 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Ai...
... speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Commando 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Ai...
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... monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle.... computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can launch the...
... monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle.... computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can launch the...
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle.... Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle.... Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
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... function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan box. Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN. Enable Q-Fan box...adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for more efficient system operation. ASUS Commando click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan ...
... function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan box. Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN. Enable Q-Fan box...adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for more efficient system operation. ASUS Commando click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan ...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Commando A- Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. See Chapter ... can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T •...
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Commando A- Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. See Chapter ... can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T •...
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... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. ASUS Commando A- Restart the computer. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper...
... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. ASUS Commando A- Restart the computer. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper...