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... LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build MSIRQ routing table. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Boot attempt (INT 19h) 15G063885000 ASUS Blitz Series technical updates USB FINAL INIT ROM NUM LOCK UPDT DMI INT 19H Initialize PnP boot devices 1. Switch screen back to 20h or 19h 4. Set up ACPI table at top of...
... LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build MSIRQ routing table. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Boot attempt (INT 19h) 15G063885000 ASUS Blitz Series technical updates USB FINAL INIT ROM NUM LOCK UPDT DMI INT 19H Initialize PnP boot devices 1. Switch screen back to 20h or 19h 4. Set up ACPI table at top of...
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4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto 4-16 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto 4-19 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto 4-19 4.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled 4-19 4.5... 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...
4.3.7 System Information 4-15 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto 4-16 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto 4-19 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto 4-19 4.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled 4-19 4.5... 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...
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...the language of your system with customizable boot logos. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of the motherboard BIOS...of plugging in one easy step. See page 2-37 for details. See page 4-12 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time, making... data. See page 5-8 for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS Commando 1-
...the language of your system with customizable boot logos. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of the motherboard BIOS...of plugging in one easy step. See page 2-37 for details. See page 4-12 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time, making... data. See page 5-8 for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS Commando 1-
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.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to release it. 4. 2.6 Jumper 1. 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 clear ...CMOS button and again to enable the CLRTC function. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS Commando 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_EN) This jumper allows you easily to default values. • To prevent accidental pressing of date, time, ...
.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to release it. 4. 2.6 Jumper 1. 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 clear ...CMOS button and again to enable the CLRTC function. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS Commando 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_EN) This jumper allows you easily to default values. • To prevent accidental pressing of date, time, ...
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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 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 4 5 10... 11 15 14 13 12 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Supported by...
... 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 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 4 5 10... 11 15 14 13 12 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Supported by...
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...you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the BIOS to PIN 1. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. COMMANDO IDE connector 3. If you...RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ® COMMANDO SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
...you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the BIOS to PIN 1. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. COMMANDO IDE connector 3. If you...RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ® COMMANDO SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
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...primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA device, or connect the right‑angle side of the system chassis. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. ASUS Commando 2-29 ...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 (USB...
...primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA device, or connect the right‑angle side of the system chassis. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. ASUS Commando 2-29 ...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 (USB...
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...-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 500 W to 600 W power or above to connect the... 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 550 W. • Do not forget to ensure the system stability. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU Intel...27 24.96 3.06 18.24 Total PSU Po_max (W) 598.52 453.66 (continued on the next page) ASUS Commando 2-33
...-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 500 W to 600 W power or above to connect the... 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 550 W. • Do not forget to ensure the system stability. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU Intel...27 24.96 3.06 18.24 Total PSU Po_max (W) 598.52 453.66 (continued on the next page) ASUS Commando 2-33
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...a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. If you press the ATX power button. ASUS Commando 3- External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on ...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the ...
...a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. If you press the ATX power button. ASUS Commando 3- External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on ...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the ...
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4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk ...
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk ...
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...Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. You can launch the... accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests... USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS Commando 4-
...Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. You can launch the... accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests... USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS Commando 4-
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... floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . done Write to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is...are for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same ...
... floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . done Write to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is...are for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same ...
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... latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset ... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update...
... latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset ... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update...
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... BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash... disk: 1. When found ! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot...
... BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash... disk: 1. When found ! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot...
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... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-10 Chapter 4:...] to configure system Time. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M,...
... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-10 Chapter 4:...] to configure system Time. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M,...
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...that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items ...Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:54...
...that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items ...Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:54...
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... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system...
... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system...
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... Read Control [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the BIOS. Selct any one of this item is auto-detected by SPD [Enabled] Boot Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal... frequency. Select Screen Select Item +- The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. The items vary depending on which...
... Read Control [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the BIOS. Selct any one of this item is auto-detected by SPD [Enabled] Boot Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal... frequency. Select Screen Select Item +- The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. The items vary depending on which...
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...4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-21 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save...and other system devices. Main Extreme Tweaker LAN Cable Status USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +-...
...4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-21 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save...and other system devices. Main Extreme Tweaker LAN Cable Status USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +-...
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... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Configuration The items in...
... information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Configuration The items in...