Asus P5L 1394 manual Exit & Discard Changes, Load Setup Defaults

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Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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Contents Motherboard E2726 Revised edition October Contents Connectors Rear panel connectors Internal connectors Powering upBios setup PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotsAppendix CPU features Software supportIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5L 1394 specifications summary USB LANAsus C.P.R Product Welcome Package contents Special features Chapter summaryPackage contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsChannel high definition audio Serial ATA technologyPCI Express interface Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Hardware2 information System memory Expansion slots Jumpers Connectors Before you proceed Motherboard overviewBefore you proceed Onboard LEDScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview P5L Motherboard layoutLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard CPU notch Page Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fanCpufan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Overview Memory configurationsSystem memory Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533 DDR2-667Page Follow these steps to remove a Dimm Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketTo install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI Express x1 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Microphone port pink. This port connects a microphoneInternal connectors Serial ATA hard disk drive connection SATA2 SATA3P5L 1394 Internal Audio Connector P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisEATX12V ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Page Hardware information Powering up Starting up for the first time Powering off the computer AMI Bios beep codes Starting up for the first timeUsing the dual function power switch Powering off the computerUsing the OS shut down function Bios setup Introduction Do one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk DOS environmentAfudos utility Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Windows 2000 environmentUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus EZ Flash utility Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keysSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector Transfer Auto32Bit Data Transfer Disabled PIO Mode AutoDMA Mode Auto Sata 1, 2, 3Type Auto Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE ConfigurationOnboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode IDE Detect Time OutSystem Information Displays the auto-detected Bios informationDisplays the auto-detected CPU specification ProcessorAI Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu CPU Frequency Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsPCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationCPU VCore Voltage Auto Spread Spectrum AutoMemory Voltage Auto USB Configuration VID Cmos Setting CPU ConfigurationCPU Ratio Adjustment Auto Microcode Updation EnabledEnhanced C1 Control Auto Execute Disable Function DisabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled CPU Internal Thermal Control AutoChipset Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 Clocks Dram CAS# Latency 5 ClocksOnboard Audio Controller Enabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationBoot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/PCI Onboard 1394 Controller EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 OnBoard External -SATA EnabledParallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port AddressPCI PnP PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Plug And Play O/S NoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi 2.0 Support NoRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode On/Off Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Mode Optimal CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/AChassis Fan1 Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/A Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Select this item to clear the user password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit menuDiscard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Realtek Audio Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update programDrivers menu JMicron JMB 36X SATA/PATA Controller DriverAsus PC Probe Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus UpdateUtilities menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0cAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Manuals menuRealtek HDA Audio User’s Manual Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardAsus Contact information Motherboard InfoTechnical support Form Displays the support CD contents in graphical formatBrowse this CD Filelist Software information Asus MyLogoAsus P5L Audio configurations Realtek HD Audio ManagerMinimize Configuration optionsInformation ExitSound Effect MixerAudio I/O Microphone3D Audio Demo CPU features Features that the motherboard SupportsIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper -Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features