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...Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
...Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
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... motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. The system maps the total size of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency...
... motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. The system maps the total size of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency...
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... +5V (Default) +5VSB P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a USB device. When you set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up the...
... +5V (Default) +5VSB P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a USB device. When you set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up the...
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... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34...
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...utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash...
...utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash...
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... ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported...
... ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported...
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... options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced] [IDE] [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatiable Enhanced SATAConfiguration [Enhanced] Allows you want to configure the item. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE...
... options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced] [IDE] [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatiable Enhanced SATAConfiguration [Enhanced] Allows you want to configure the item. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE...
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...directly!********** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] North Bridge Voltage [Auto] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- The following two items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer...
...directly!********** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] North Bridge Voltage [Auto] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- The following two items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer...
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Trusted Computing CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure settings related to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in this menu allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS ...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Trusted Computing CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure settings related to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in this menu allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS ...
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...-Disable Bit Capability Inter(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled...
...-Disable Bit Capability Inter(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled...
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... to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the Memory Hold. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-25 North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation:4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of...
... to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the Memory Hold. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-25 North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation:4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of...
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... you to select SPDIF_OUT mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. 4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help...
... you to select SPDIF_OUT mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. 4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help...
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... to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-27 The following sub-items appear when this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows...
... to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-27 The following sub-items appear when this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows...
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...] [Auto] 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-29 APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for System Suspend. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto...
...] [Auto] 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-29 APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for System Suspend. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto...
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..., Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-33 A device enclosed in parenthesis has been...
..., Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-33 A device enclosed in parenthesis has been...
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. To set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-35 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to erase...
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. To set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-35 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to erase...
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... install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit...
... install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit...
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... don't need to press the "Refresh" button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is the case, you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. Make the proper network configurations. If this is for any LAN port. 2. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support DHCP).
... don't need to press the "Refresh" button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is the case, you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. Make the proper network configurations. If this is for any LAN port. 2. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support DHCP).
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... RAID function. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The new drive must be of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... RAID function. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The new drive must be of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select RAID from the options. 6. To do this: 1. Go to display the configuration options. 4. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the Configure SATA As item options, then press . 5. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk...
... Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select RAID from the options. 6. To do this: 1. Go to display the configuration options. 4. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the Configure SATA As item options, then press . 5. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk...