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  • Page 1 P5RD1-V Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Typography ..................x P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary ........... xi Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-12 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 5.2.1 Running the support CD ......... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ........5-5 5.2.5 Other information ........... 5-5 Software information ............5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............ 5-7 5.3.2 AI NET2 ..............5-9 5.3.3...
  • Page 6 Contents ASUS Home Theater ............5-17 5.5.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater ......5-17 5.5.2 Launching ASUS Home Theater ......5-20 5.5.3 Using ASUS Home Theater ........5-21 5.5.4 Entertainment modes ........... 5-23 5.5.5 Setup ..............5-33 RAID configurations ............5-35 5.6.1...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5Rd1-V Deluxe Specifications Summary

    B I O S f e a t u r e s 4 Mb LPC Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3 ASUS AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility ASUS AI Proactive ASUS AI Proactive ASUS AI Proactive...
  • Page 12 P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 13 P5RD1-V Deluxe specifications summary S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D...
  • Page 14 x i v x i v x i v x i v x i v...
  • Page 15 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 19 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel ® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio).

  • Page 20: Asus Proactive Feature

    AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 4-20 and 4-22 for details.

  • Page 21: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.
  • Page 22 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6...
  • Page 23 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-6 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-18 Jumpers ................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-24 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    Powered Power P5RD1-V DELUXE Onboard LED A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN LGA775 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer ATI RADEON Top:Line In XPRESS Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN1 TV_OUT TV_IN...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...
  • Page 29 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 31 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 32 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 34 CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2 - 1 0 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 35: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 36 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 37: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2...
  • Page 38 Recommended DDR memory configurations Recommended DDR memory configurations Recommended DDR memory configurations Recommended DDR memory configurations Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2) C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 39 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 40 C C C C C - support for four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 6 2 - 1 6...

  • Page 41: Installing A Ddr Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 42: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 43: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 44: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 45: Jumpers

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5RD1-V DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 46 P5RD1-V USBPW56 ® USBPW78 +5VSB P5RD1-V DELUXE USB device wake-up (Default) • 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.
  • Page 47 CPU fan ® (Default) P5RD1-V DELUXE CPU Fan type setting We recommend the use of a 4-pin CPU fan. A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 49 8 . 8 . T V I n p o r t . T V I n p o r t . T V I n p o r t . This port serves as a TV tuner that allows you to watch T V I n p o r t .

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1. P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 51 PIN 1 SEC_IDE P5RD1-V DELUXE IDE connectors A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 52: Hard Disk Drives

    RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 P5RD1-V DELUXE SATA connectors • Due to chipset limitation, you cannot configure a RAID 0/JBOD set across more than two hard disk drives. • Install the Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ®...
  • Page 53 +12V Rotation P5RD1-V DELUXE Fan connectors A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...
  • Page 54 P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE Serial port connector 6 . 6 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 55 Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5RD1-V DELUXE ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...
  • Page 56 P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V DELUXE CD audio connector 9 . 9 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E )
  • Page 57 P5RD1-V ® (Default) P5RD1-V DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 a c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n I E 1 3 9 4 _ 1 )
  • Page 58 Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition P5RD1-V AAFP ® P5RD1-V DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to legacy Azalia only (high definition audio).
  • Page 59 Capture-in ® CAP_IN P5RD1-V DELUXE Capture-in connector 1 5 . 1 5 . T V o u t c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n T V _ O U T ) T V o u t c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n T V _ O U T ) 1 5 .

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    ® RESET IDE LED P5RD1-V DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) •...
  • Page 61 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 63: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 64: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-18 Power menu ................ 4-32 Boot menu ................4-36 Exit menu ................4-40 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 68: Afudos Utility

    d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 4.1.2...
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 70 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1VD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 71: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 72: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 73 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 74: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 75 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 76 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 77: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 78: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure the System Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] time. Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]...

  • Page 79: Menu Items

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] bar displays the specific items for Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] that menu. For example, selecting Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] M a i n...

  • Page 80: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure the System Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] time. Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]...
  • Page 81 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master/Slave Sixth IDE Master/Slave Sixth IDE Master/Slave Sixth IDE Master/Slave Sixth IDE Master/Slave...
  • Page 82 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 83: System Information

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.5 4.3.5 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 01/10/05 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz...

  • Page 84: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Adjust system USB Configuration frequency/voltage JumperFree Configuration...
  • Page 85 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 86: Jumperfree Configuration

    A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 87 The following items appear only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual].
  • Page 88 The following item appears when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [AI N.O.S].

  • Page 89: Lan Cable Status

    VCore Voltage Select [Auto] VCore Voltage Select [Auto] VCore Voltage Select [Auto] VCore Voltage Select [Auto] VCore Voltage Select [Auto] Sets the operating Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.675V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.600V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V]...

  • Page 90: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU Settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer : Intel FSB Frequency.
  • Page 91 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]...

  • Page 92: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration Options for NB SouthBridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration...
  • Page 93 Advanced NB Address would be DRAM IT/2T Command [2T] available 2 clocks Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] before command. DRAM CAS Select [3.0 Clocks] 0 - Disable DRAM tRP Select [3.0 Clocks] 1 - Enable DRAM tRCD Select [3.0 Clocks] DRAM tRAS Select [8.0 Clocks] Refresh Rate Select...
  • Page 94 Video Display Devices [Auto] Allows you to select the video display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT only] [TV only] TV Standard [NTSC] Allows you to select the TV standard in your area. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] Southbridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration...

  • Page 95: Onboard Devices Configuration

    O n B o a r d L A N B o o t R O M [ D i s a b l e d ] O n B o a r d L A N B o o t R O M [ D i s a b l e d ] O n B o a r d L A N B o o t R O M [ D i s a b l e d ] O n B o a r d L A N B o o t R O M [ D i s a b l e d ] O n B o a r d L A N B o o t R O M [ D i s a b l e d ]...
  • Page 96 The following item appeasr only when the P a r a l l e l M o d e P a r a l l e l M o d e P a r a l l e l M o d e P a r a l l e l M o d e P a r a l l e l M o d e item is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP].

  • Page 97: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 98: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend.

  • Page 99: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]...
  • Page 100 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    Q-Fan Support [Disabled] Q-Fan Support [Disabled] Q-Fan Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 102: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority...

  • Page 103: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 104: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 105 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.

  • Page 107: Exit Menu

    Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 108 4 - 4 2 4 - 4 2 4 - 4 2 4 - 4 2 4 - 4 2 C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...
  • Page 109 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 110 Software information ............5-7 Uninstalling the TV tuner driver ......... 5-16 Installing the TV tuner driver ..........5-16 ASUS Home Theater ............5-17 RAID configurations ............5-35 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-42 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V D e l u x e...

  • Page 111: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 112: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ATI Radeon ATI Radeon ATI Radeon ®...

  • Page 113: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section “4.1.5 ASUS Update utility”...
  • Page 114 A S U S A S U S A S U S A S U S A S U S The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver...

  • Page 115: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 116 Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist...

  • Page 117: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 118 R a t i o R a t i o box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 119: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 120: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC861 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 121 To set the sound effect options: S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t button.
  • Page 122 Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r...
  • Page 123 AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g...
  • Page 124 If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the X X X X X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit (X X X X X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel.
  • Page 125 General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: G e n e r a l G e n e r a l From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l G e n e r a l...

  • Page 126: Uninstalling The Tv Tuner Driver

    Installing the TV tuner driver You need to install the TV tuner driver to your computer so you can use the TV feature of the motherboard. To install the TV tuner driver: Turn on your computer. Place the support CD in your optical drive. On the Drivers menu, click on the T V T u n e r D r i v e r T V T u n e r D r i v e r T V T u n e r D r i v e r item to...

  • Page 127: Asus Home Theater

    ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater maximizes the multimedia features of the motherboard. The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. 5.5.1 5.5.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater Installing ASUS Home Theater 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1...
  • Page 128 N e x t N e x t N e x t. When prompted, select the program folder where you want to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click N e x t N e x t N e x t N e x t N e x t.
  • Page 129 The F i l e T y p e s F i l e T y p e s F i l e T y p e s F i l e T y p e s F i l e T y p e s A s s o c i a t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n...

  • Page 130: Launching Asus Home Theater

    Launching ASUS Home Theater 5.5.2 5.5.2 Launching ASUS Home Theater Launching ASUS Home Theater To launch the ASUS Home Theater: Turn on your computer. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...

  • Page 131: Using Asus Home Theater

    Using ASUS Home Theater Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the TV/FM card. This application lets you watch TV, play a DVD/VCD movie, browse pictures, watch video clips, listen to audio files, or tune in to an FM radio station in a single interface.
  • Page 132 The control panel and window control buttons The control panel and window control buttons The control panel and window control buttons The control panel and window control buttons The control panel and window control buttons Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes.

  • Page 133: Entertainment Modes

    Home Theater lets you watch TV on your computer. On initial use, the ASUS Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV channels. Click the S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s...
  • Page 134 The TV window has seven sub-menus. Change the TV channel by clicking the C h a n n e l C h a n n e l C h a n n e l C h a n n e l buttons on the control panel or the button on the remote C h a n n e l controller.
  • Page 135 Key-in the program name. Select the Channel Frequency, Start Date, Start Hour, Start Minute, Duration, and Record Quality using the < < < < < /> > > > > buttons Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h when done.
  • Page 136 Recorded TV The R e c o r d e d T V R e c o r d e d T V R e c o r d e d T V R e c o r d e d T V option lets R e c o r d e d T V you view, play, and organize recorded TV programs.
  • Page 137 DVD/VCD DVD/VCD DVD/VCD DVD/VCD DVD/VCD Watch a movie with the ASUS Home Theater DVD/VCD player. Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the P l a y P l a y P l a y P l a y P l a y button on the control panel.
  • Page 138 • Home Theater automatically saves snapshots in the Windows ® P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format. P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s •...
  • Page 139 Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures The P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s window lets you view P i c t u r e s P i c t u r e s and print pictures saved in the M y P i c t u r e s...
  • Page 140 Videos Videos Videos Videos Videos View, play and organize your video clips using the Videos window. The Videos window displays the title and length of video clips saved in the Windows ® M y V i d e o s M y V i d e o s M y V i d e o s folder.
  • Page 141 M u s i c M u s i c M u s i c M u s i c M u s i c Home Theater lets you play audio CD/DVD tracks, MP3 files, and radio recordings using the M u s i c M u s i c M u s i c M u s i c...
  • Page 142 Go to Playlist Allows you to view your Playlist. R e p e a t R e p e a t R e p e a t R e p e a t R e p e a t Allows you to play your selected music again and again. S h u f f l e S h u f f l e S h u f f l e...

  • Page 143: Setup

    5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 Setup Setup Setup 5.5.5 5.5.5 Setup Setup The S e t u p S e t u p S e t u p S e t u p button allows you to configure Home Theater and the S e t u p multimedia windows.
  • Page 144 DVD/VCD settings DVD/VCD settings DVD/VCD settings DVD/VCD settings DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h to return to the main window.

  • Page 145: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with a RAID controller integrated in the ULI M1573 Southbridge that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0...

  • Page 146: Installing Hard Disks

    5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks 5.6.1 5.6.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 147: Uli Raid Configurations

    5.6.2 5.6.2 ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations The ULI ® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations. Use the ULI ® RAID BIOS Setup utility to configure a disk array.
  • Page 148 S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e - sets the stripe size.
  • Page 149 Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y...
  • Page 150 Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAID 0+1 set: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g...
  • Page 151 Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e...

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Boot your computer. Press <Del>...

  • Page 153: Appendix: Reference Information

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. The Appendix also includes information on the optional remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and Reference standards. information...

  • Page 154: A.1.1 System Requirements

    Chapter summary Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....5-1 A.1.1 System requirements ..........5-1 A.1.2 Using the EIST ............5-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........5-3 Remote controller specifications .......... 5-4 Using the remote controller ..........5-4 Remote controller layout ............5-5 Remote controller functions ..........

  • Page 155: Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (Eist)

    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. •...
  • Page 156 On the Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes section, Power schemes click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Always On Always On or Always On Always On Always On. A p p l y A p p l y Click A p p l y...

  • Page 157: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

  • Page 158: Remote Controller Specifications

    Remote controller specifications The optional ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the TV tuner from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the ASUS Home Theater windows. O p e r a t i n g r a n g e...

  • Page 159: Remote Controller Layout

    Remote controller layout Remote controller functions A.6.1 A.6.1 System buttons System buttons A.6.1 A.6.1 A.6.1 System buttons System buttons System buttons S Y S T E M B U T T O N S S Y S T E M B U T T O N S S Y S T E M B U T T O N S S Y S T E M B U T T O N S S Y S T E M B U T T O N S...

  • Page 160: Key Table

    A.6.2 A.6.2 A.6.2 Key table Key table Key table A.6.2 A.6.2 Key table Key table B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n T V f u n c t i o n T V f u n c t i o n T V f u n c t i o n K e y b o a r d...

  • Page 161: International Tv Systems And Standards

    International TV systems and standards • Since TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice, this list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. A R E A A R E A A R E A...
  • Page 162 A R E A A R E A C O L O R C O L O R S T E R E O S T E R E O SUBTITLE SUBTITLE A R E A A R E A A R E A C O L O R C O L O R...

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