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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 ... 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC support 2-28 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 ... 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC support 2-28 iv
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Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-36 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-36 2.8 Exit menu 2-37 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-6
Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-36 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-36 2.8 Exit menu 2-37 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-6
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... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup ... through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard...
... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup ... through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard...
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... Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by the system FSB. *When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC...
... Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by the system FSB. *When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC...
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I220GC specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector ... high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4cm x 18.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change ...
I220GC specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector ... high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4cm x 18.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... required for memory and data intensive applications. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system memory...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of 667...
... required for memory and data intensive applications. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system memory...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of 667...
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... network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to different destinations. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS I220GC 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA...
... network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to different destinations. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS I220GC 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA...
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... This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. . 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with the same CAS latency. ASUS I220GC 1- 1.7.2 Memory configurations ...Windows Vista) without the PAE. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details....
... This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. . 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with the same CAS latency. ASUS I220GC 1- 1.7.2 Memory configurations ...Windows Vista) without the PAE. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details....
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... NT5TU64M8AE-3C NT5TU64M8BE-3C72155700CP PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY Heat-Sink Package KTG667PS6408NST-C6 GDBTX M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · ...N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-37DG20719 N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 4 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF632BLAOC 4 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-37B61921300CP DIMM support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · ...
... NT5TU64M8AE-3C NT5TU64M8BE-3C72155700CP PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY Heat-Sink Package KTG667PS6408NST-C6 GDBTX M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · ...N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-37DG20719 N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 4 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF632BLAOC 4 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-37B61921300CP DIMM support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · ...
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...Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS I220GC 1-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA ...; · · · · · · · · · Side(s): SS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A*: - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G...
...Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS I220GC 1-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA ...; · · · · · · · · · Side(s): SS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A*: - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G...
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...or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the... it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the ...
...or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the... it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the ...
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... sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS I220GC 1-13
... sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS I220GC 1-13
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - -- - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - -- - - - - - shared - -- - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - -- - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - -- - - - - - shared - -- - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ...
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If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
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... I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector... and the other end to the fan connectors. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. These are not jumpers! Connect the...
... I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector... and the other end to the fan connectors. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. These are not jumpers! Connect the...
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...plugs are uncertain about the minimum power requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. •... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS I220GC 1-23 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant ...
...plugs are uncertain about the minimum power requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. •... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS I220GC 1-23 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant ...
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... Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. R I220GC CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel I220GC Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. USB connectors...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. R I220GC CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel I220GC Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. USB connectors...
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... to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you...of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to [HD Audio]. The signal is for details. 11. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature...
... to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you...of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to [HD Audio]. The signal is for details. 11. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature...
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL R I220GC GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET I220GC System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you ...
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL R I220GC GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET I220GC System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you ...