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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii I220GC specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview 1-8 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 1-9 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.5 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii I220GC specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview 1-8 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 1-9 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.5 ...
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... 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...16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 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...
... 2.1 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...16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 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...
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... 3GB system memory is limited by PME (continued on the next page) Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - I220GC specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability Integrated (FC-BGA6)... 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O port 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, ACPI2.0a, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by the system FSB. *When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system.
... 3GB system memory is limited by PME (continued on the next page) Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - I220GC specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability Integrated (FC-BGA6)... 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O port 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, ACPI2.0a, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by the system FSB. *When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system.
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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 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD...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)...
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 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD...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)...
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... to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! See pages 1‑9 to 10.7 GB/s. 1.1 Welcome! DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory ...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for details. 1- Chapter ...
... to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! See pages 1‑9 to 10.7 GB/s. 1.1 Welcome! DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory ...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for details. 1- Chapter ...
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R I220GC Celeron 220 Series processor I220GC CPU Socket Celeron 220 Series • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_Fan connector. • Use only ASUS qualified CPU on this motherboard to get the maximum performance. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron® 200 Series processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink and fan.
R I220GC Celeron 220 Series processor I220GC CPU Socket Celeron 220 Series • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_Fan connector. • Use only ASUS qualified CPU on this motherboard to get the maximum performance. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron® 200 Series processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink and fan.
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...and the other end to the fan connectors. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R I220GC SPDIF_OUT I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.... is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support...
...and the other end to the fan connectors. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R I220GC SPDIF_OUT I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.... is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support...
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... OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. In this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0401 Build Date : 05/12/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 220 @ 1.20GHz : 1200MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected...
... OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. In this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0401 Build Date : 05/12/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 220 @ 1.20GHz : 1200MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected...
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... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] ASUS I220GC 2-19 If the system becomes unstable, return to be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] ASUS I220GC 2-19 If the system becomes unstable, return to be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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...to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to select PCI express frequency. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 667 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set ...] The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock...
...to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to select PCI express frequency. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 667 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set ...] The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock...
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...item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; Change Field Enter Go to [Enabled] for Windows XP Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU @ 1.20GHz Frequency : 1.20GHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 512 KB Ratio Actual Value : 9 CPUID : 10661 ...Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. set this item to Sub Screen F1...
...item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; Change Field Enter Go to [Enabled] for Windows XP Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU @ 1.20GHz Frequency : 1.20GHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 512 KB Ratio Actual Value : 9 CPUID : 10661 ...Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. set this item to Sub Screen F1...
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...automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [49.5ºC/121ºF] MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed [5532RPM] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.328V] 3.3V Voltage [ ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS I220GC 2-31 CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
...automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [49.5ºC/121ºF] MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed [5532RPM] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.328V] 3.3V Voltage [ ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS I220GC 2-31 CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
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...you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Atheros L2 Utility Installs Atheros L2 Ethernet utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to ...update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter...
...you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Atheros L2 Utility Installs Atheros L2 Ethernet utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to ...update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter...