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... and updating you BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AwardBIOS flash utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13...16 4.3.3 SATA 1-2 4-17 4.3.4 ESATA 4-18 4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.3 Chipset 4-24 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1...
... and updating you BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AwardBIOS flash utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13...16 4.3.3 SATA 1-2 4-17 4.3.4 ESATA 4-18 4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.3 Chipset 4-24 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1...
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6. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To change your password, then click OK. It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. Key in your password, then click OK. Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. To unlock a device: 1. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
6. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To change your password, then click OK. It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. Key in your password, then click OK. Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. To unlock a device: 1. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-15
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-15
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on ...the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4...
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on ...the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. FAN_PWR_SEL (3-pin FAN_PWR_SEL) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you to wake up feature. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-5 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 4. 3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. FAN_PWR_SEL (3-pin FAN_PWR_SEL) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you to wake up feature. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-5 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 4. 3.
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...on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage... Back_Audio Connector) We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.). CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-7 Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the...
...on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage... Back_Audio Connector) We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.). CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-7 Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-19 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults ...Disabled] [Auto] Auto Auto [Linked] Enter FSB speed manually. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumpFree Configuration Select Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Memory Clock Mode x FSB - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-19 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults ...Disabled] [Auto] Auto Auto [Linked] Enter FSB speed manually. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumpFree Configuration Select Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Memory Clock Mode x FSB - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...
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... also configurable when you to adjust memory frequency. Use the and keys to [Linked]. The following item becomes user-configurable when you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. The values range from 400 to 2500. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. FSB - The values range from...
... also configurable when you to adjust memory frequency. Use the and keys to [Linked]. The following item becomes user-configurable when you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. The values range from 400 to 2500. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. FSB - The values range from...
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Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] The following items become configurable when you ...[0.9125V] [0.91875V] [0.925V] [0.93125V] [0.9375V] [0.94375V] [0.95V] [0.95625V]~ [1.6V] Refer to select the DDR2 voltage. Chipset Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.10V] [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V]~ [1.40V] DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto...
Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] The following items become configurable when you ...[0.9125V] [0.91875V] [0.925V] [0.93125V] [0.9375V] [0.94375V] [0.95V] [0.95625V]~ [1.6V] Refer to select the DDR2 voltage. Chipset Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.10V] [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V]~ [1.40V] DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto...
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... return to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Multiplier [7.0] Sets the CPU multiplier. Configuration options: [6.0] [7.0] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-23 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable...one system to zero (0). Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @1.86GHz 1.86GHz 2048K CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enhanced ...
... return to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Multiplier [7.0] Sets the CPU multiplier. Configuration options: [6.0] [7.0] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-23 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable...one system to zero (0). Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @1.86GHz 1.86GHz 2048K CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enhanced ...
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... Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Spread Spectrum Control Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum iGPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
... Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Spread Spectrum Control Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum iGPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
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... Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down... Size [64M] Allows you to select the frame buffer size. Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to select the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-25
... Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down... Size [64M] Allows you to select the frame buffer size. Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to select the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-25
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... 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Enabled] [1.26V] [3.32V] [5.10V] [12.09V] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Fan Speed Warning 47ºC 32ºC 2177 RPM [600 RPM] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
... 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Enabled] [1.26V] [3.32V] [5.10V] [12.09V] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Fan Speed Warning 47ºC 32ºC 2177 RPM [600 RPM] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
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CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] 4.6 Boot menu The ... sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-33 Select an item then press to [Disabled], the system will not warn you set the CPU fan speed warning function, which gives a warning when the CPU fan speed is not functioning properly. If you even if no fan...
CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] 4.6 Boot menu The ... sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 4-33 Select an item then press to [Disabled], the system will not warn you set the CPU fan speed warning function, which gives a warning when the CPU fan speed is not functioning properly. If you even if no fan...