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All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式（afudos. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式（afudos. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO...
... .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO...
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... 程式（AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... 程式（AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing...Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 ...
... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing...Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 ...
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... iv SATA 1-5; Contents 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll...
... iv SATA 1-5; Contents 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® ...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized...
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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - vDIMM...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - vDIMM...
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M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 2 x S/PDIF Out ports (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE...
M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 2 x S/PDIF Out ports (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE...
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... static electricity and shields it can be carried away by up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that allows you to install side-flow fans or a passive cooler. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to install. Furthermore, it convenient and easy...
... static electricity and shields it can be carried away by up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that allows you to install side-flow fans or a passive cooler. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to install. Furthermore, it convenient and easy...
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... clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-5 Update your BIOS easily without interrupting ongoing work or games - settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune...
... clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-5 Update your BIOS easily without interrupting ongoing work or games - settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A CORSAIR BoxP/N:TWIN3X20481600C7DHXIN (CM3X10241600C7DHXIN)(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A CORSAIR BoxP/N: ...; ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• • •• Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A CORSAIR BoxP/N:TWIN3X20481600C7DHXIN (CM3X10241600C7DHXIN)(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A CORSAIR BoxP/N: ...; ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• • •• Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJE(ECC) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • &#...•• • •• • •• • • •• • •• • ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-13 Size A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer SC63I1B16 AD31333E002G0U 78.01GC6.420 78.01GC8.422 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3) 1024MB 1024MB Apacer Apacer 78.A1GC6.421...
... ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJE(ECC) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • &#...•• • •• • •• • • •• • •• • ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-13 Size A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer SC63I1B16 AD31333E002G0U 78.01GC6.420 78.01GC8.422 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3) 1024MB 1024MB Apacer Apacer 78.A1GC6.421...
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...2048MB DS MICRON 1024MB SS ELPIDA 2048MB DS ELPIDA 2048MB SS N/A (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ... both the orange and black slots as two pairs of 2) Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 7 1.1 ••• 7 •• 7 • • 7 ••• 7(1066-7-7-7-20)...
...2048MB DS MICRON 1024MB SS ELPIDA 2048MB DS ELPIDA 2048MB SS N/A (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ... both the orange and black slots as two pairs of 2) Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 7 1.1 ••• 7 •• 7 • • 7 ••• 7(1066-7-7-7-20)...
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... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by ... 3 for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis...
... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by ... 3 for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis...
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Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you plug the rear chassis fan cable...PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-29 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-19 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. VGA...
Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you plug the rear chassis fan cable...PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-29 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-19 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. VGA...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system ... cap back to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system ... cap back to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
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... the jumper setting. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for... ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. Set to pins 1-2 to halt. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-21 CPU overvoltage ...
... the jumper setting. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for... ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. Set to pins 1-2 to halt. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-21 CPU overvoltage ...
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USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. External SATA port* 9. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. IEEE 1394a port 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-23
USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. External SATA port* 9. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. IEEE 1394a port 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-23
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If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-29 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you intend to ... connectors, set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID...
If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-29 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you intend to ... connectors, set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID...
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...12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to ...is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [AC 97]. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-35 If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n��n�...;�e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD].
...12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to ...is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [AC 97]. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-35 If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n��n�...;�e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD].
