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A.2.2 Using the EIST

To use the EIST feature:

1.Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.

2.Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>.

3.Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item as [Automatic], then press <Enter>.

4.Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5.After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

6.When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab.

7.Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.

8.On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On.

9.Click Apply, then click OK.

10.Close the Display Properties window.

After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.

The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2580 Revised Edition AprilContents Bios setup Appendix CPU features Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureSoftware support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB P5GV-MX specifications summaryP5GV-MX specifications summary Xii Product Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special features10/100 Mbps LAN support PCI Express interface Max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 modeDual -channel DDR memory support Serial ATA technologyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDP5GV-MX Onboard LED Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Super Motherboard layoutP5GV-MX CPU Socket Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPULoad plate Asus P5GV-MX Installing the CPU heatsink and fan P5GV-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove P5GV-MX 184-pin DDR Dimm Sockets Memory ConfigurationsSystem memory OverviewDDR400 Qualified Vendors List Recommended memory configurationsMPMB62D-38LT3R Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Socket.1Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI slots PCI Express x16 slotQualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5GV-MX Clear RTC RAM P5GV-MX USB Device Wake-Up P5GV-MX Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationP5GV-MX IDE Connector Internal connectorsP5GV-MX Fan Connectors P5GV-MX Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSerial ATA connectors P5GV-MX Sata ConnectorsP5GV-MX CD Audio Connector P5GV-MX USB 2.0 ConnectorsCPU P5GV-MX Digital Audio Connector P5GV-MX Analog Front Panel ConnectorP5GV-MX System Panel Connector Power/Soft-off button Yellow 2-pin PwrswProduct introduction Bios setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosFrom the Open field, type Asus EZ Flash utilityCopying the current Bios To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utilityAfudos utility Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering 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 Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply to most Bios setup programConfiguration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysPop-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 Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoSelects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 PIO Mode AutoDMA Mode Auto 32Bit Data Transfer DisabledIDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced ModeIDE Detect Time Out System Information ProcessorSystem Memory CPU Frequency JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu AI Overclocking StandardFSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization CPU Vcore Over Voltage Control DisabledDram Frequency Auto DDR Voltage AutoUSB Configuration Execute Disable Function Disabled CPU ConfigurationRatio Cmos Setting Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledChipset Graphics Memory Type Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledBooting Graphic Adapter Priority PCI/Int -VGA Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Enabled, 8MBOnboard Devices Configuration Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoWait for ʻF1ʼ If Error Enabled Full Screen Logo EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnSecurity Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password User Access Level Full AccessExit menu Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Select this item to clear the user passwordLoad Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu QFE UpdateIntel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Quick Fix Engineering QFE driver updatesUtilities menu Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus Contact informationMicrosoft DirectX Anti -virus utilitySoftware support Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresSystem requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EistUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading Technology