Asus P5VDC-MX manual Advanced menu, JumperFree Configuration, Overclock Mode Auto

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2.4Advanced 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 may cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Configuration

USB Configuration

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCIPnP

2.4.1JumperFree Configuration

Configure System Frequency/Voltage

Overclock Mode

[Manual]

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

Overclock Mode [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options:

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

CPU Frequency [200 MHz]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and < - > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2545 Revised Edition MarchContents Bios setup Software support Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5VDC-MX specifications summary Bios Page Product introduction Package contents Special featuresWelcome AGP 8X support Onboard RAID solutionBit CPU support Dual-Core CPUAsus Q-Fan technology Innovative Asus featuresCrashFree Bios Asus EZ Flash BiosOnboard LED Before you proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes MX-P5VDC Motherboard layoutCentral Processing Unit CPU Installling the CPULoad plate Reboot the computer Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector To disengage the heatsink Fan assembly from Motherboard Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanNarrow end of the groove Memory Configurations System memoryOverview DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR Qualified Vendors ListMicron MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListRemoving a DDR Dimm Installing a DDR DIMMblue slotsRemoving a DDR2 Dimm Installing a DDR2 DIMMyellow slotsInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersUSB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 Keyboard power 3-pin KbpwrConnectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Primary/Secondary IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIIDE, Secide Internal audio connectors 4-pin CD, AUX Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4Digital Audio connector 4-1 pin Spdif CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanEatxpwr ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VUSB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78 GAME/MIDI port connector 16-1 pin GameChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin FpaudioHard disk drive activity Red 2-pin Ideled System panel connector 20-1 pin FpanelSystem power LED Green 3-pin Pled Reset button Blue 2-pin ResetProduct introduction Bios setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosAsus EZ Flash utility Afudos utility Copying the current BiosTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileRecovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Bios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys Pop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu itemsLegacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi-sector Transfer M Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Type AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Overclock Mode AutoAdvanced menu USB 2.0 Controller Mode Hispeed USB ConfigurationUSB 1.1 Ports Configuration Enabled USB 2.0 Ports Enable EnableMax Cpuid Value Limit Disabled CPU ConfigurationBios Ehci Hand-Off Enabled Ratio Cmos SettingChipset Execute Disable Function DisabledHyper-Threading Technology Disabled NorthBridge ConfigurationDram Frequency/Timing Configuration Dram Frequency AutoDram Timing Auto Primary Graphics Adapter AGP AGP & P2P Bridge ConfigurationAGP 3.0 Mode AGP Fast Write DisabledAC’97 Audio Controller Enabled SouthBridge ConfigurationOnboard LAN Enabled LAN Optional ROM DisabledOnboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Onboard Game Port DisabledOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesIRQ-xx assigned to PCI Device Repost Video on S3 Resume No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledAPM Configuration CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Resume On RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF Hardware MonitorBoot Device Priority Boot menuBoot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor PasswordUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup Exit menuExit & Save Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Make VIA Sata Driver Disk Intel LGA775 CPU Install User’s ManualMake Disk menu Manuals menuAsus Contact information RAID configurations Installing hard disks Installing Serial ATA Sata hard disksEntering VIA Tech RAID Bios Utility RAID 0 for performance Create ArrayRAID 1 for data protection If you select N, the following confirmation message appears Creating a RAID driver disk