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...must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. WARNING: ... a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the following symbols used throughout this...
...must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. WARNING: ... a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the following symbols used throughout this...
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... it then press to select a field. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop... General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Change Option...
... it then press to select a field. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop... General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Change Option...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select...configurable. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. 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)....
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select...configurable. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. 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)....
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time our value (in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode... in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name Model ID P5M2-R 8036A0 ASUS BIOS Version Date 1001.005 07/20/2006 Processsor Information System Memory Information Select...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time our value (in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode... in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name Model ID P5M2-R 8036A0 ASUS BIOS Version Date 1001.005 07/20/2006 Processsor Information System Memory Information Select...
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...and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-19 Intel(R) C-State tech. Max CPUID Value Limit: Virtualization Technology Execute Disable Bit Core Multi-Processing Intel(R) Speedstep(tm) tech. NOTE: It's only available ...when SpeedSetp is diabled. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure CPU CPU Configuration ...
...and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-19 Intel(R) C-State tech. Max CPUID Value Limit: Virtualization Technology Execute Disable Bit Core Multi-Processing Intel(R) Speedstep(tm) tech. NOTE: It's only available ...when SpeedSetp is diabled. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure CPU CPU Configuration ...
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...] Allows you to set to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...
...] Allows you to set to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...
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... [No] [No] [Disabled] Clear NVRAM during the system booting. Reset ESCD Data [No] Allows you to clear NVRAM during System Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-25 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that the latter can cause the system to [Enabled], the....58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly.
... [No] [No] [Disabled] Clear NVRAM during the system booting. Reset ESCD Data [No] Allows you to clear NVRAM during System Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-25 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that the latter can cause the system to [Enabled], the....58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly.
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.... Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you do not wish to CPU1 TControl [0] Configuration options: [0]~[-25] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-31 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor Advanced CPU1 Temperature System1 Temperature System2 Temperature Fan1 Speed Fan2 Speed Fan3 Speed Fan4 Speed Fan5...35ºC/95ºF] [29ºC/84ºF] [12300RPM] [12134RPM] [12356RPM] [12646RPM] [12558RPM] [11842RPM] [11843RPM] [11838RPM] This value stands for more efficient system operation. If a fan is disabled. Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...
.... Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you do not wish to CPU1 TControl [0] Configuration options: [0]~[-25] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-31 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor Advanced CPU1 Temperature System1 Temperature System2 Temperature Fan1 Speed Fan2 Speed Fan3 Speed Fan4 Speed Fan5...35ºC/95ºF] [29ºC/84ºF] [12300RPM] [12134RPM] [12356RPM] [12646RPM] [12558RPM] [11842RPM] [11843RPM] [11838RPM] This value stands for more efficient system operation. If a fan is disabled. Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...
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...then press to discard the changes that you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save or discard your changes or cancel the command. Exit & ...Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. A confirmation window appears and prompts you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to either ...
...then press to discard the changes that you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save or discard your changes or cancel the command. Exit & ...Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. A confirmation window appears and prompts you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to either ...
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A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is highlighted, press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Use the up/down arrow key to 128 KB. Highlight the Capacity item... create this volume? (Y/N): 9. A warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 The default stripe size is 128 KB.
A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is highlighted, press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Use the up/down arrow key to 128 KB. Highlight the Capacity item... create this volume? (Y/N): 9. A warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 The default stripe size is 128 KB.