Asus E2938 Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

ASUS Commando 2-29

Connect the right-angle side of SATA

signal cable to the SATA device, or

connect the right-angle side of the

SATA cable to the onboard SATA port

to avoid mechanical conict with huge

graphics cards.

4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the

back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

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COMMANDO

COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors

USB56

NC

GND

USB_P6+

USB_P6-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P5+

USB_P5-

USB+5V

1

USB78

NC

GND

USB_P8+

USB_P8-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P7+

USB_P7-

USB+5V

1

USB910

NC

GND

USB_P10+

USB_P10-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P9+

USB_P9-

USB+5V

1

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You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP

Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA

RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are

using Windows® 2000/XP or later version.

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When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary

(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Refer to the table

below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

right angle side

Connector Setting Use

SATA 1/2/5/6 Master Boot disk

SATA 3/4 Slave Data disk

Contents

Main ii E2938 First Edition V1 November 2006 Contents Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Contents Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 5: Software support Appendix: CPU features Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety About this guide How this guide is organized Where to nd more information Conventions used in this guide Typography Italics Page Page Page Page Page Page 1.1 Welcome! 1.2 Package contents 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers Green ASUS Intel Core2 / Quad-core Processor Ready Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology RAID solution IEEE 1394a support S/PDIF digital sound ready Dual Gigabit LAN solution 1.3.2 Unique features (for water-cooling/passive-cooling only) Page Supreme FX features ASUS O.C. Prole ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Page Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed Onboard LED 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Placement direction 2.2.2 Screw holes ASUS Commando 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PCI2 PCI3 PCIEX16_1 24.5cm (9.6in) 2.2.4 Layout contents Page 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Page 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Page 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Page 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview 2.4.2 Memory congurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Commando Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS Commando 2-17 Commando Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Commando Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2.5.4 PCI slots 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots 2.6 Jumper 2.7 Audio Card Installation 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information PRI_IDE COMMANDO SATA connectors COMMANDO IDE connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection right angle side Page ASUS Commando 2-31 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 COMMANDO Fan connectors OPT_FAN2 Page Page Power supply requirements Page ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) 2.8.3 Onboard switches Page Page Page 3.1 Starting up for the rst time AMI BIOS beep codes 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch Page Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Installing ASUS Update 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility Copying the current BIOS Updating the BIOS le Page 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk 4.2 BIOS setup program 4.2.2 Menu bar 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4.2.4 Menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4.2.6 Conguration elds 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4.3 Main menu 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] 4.3.6 IDE Conguration 4.3.7 System Information AMI BIOS Processor System Memory Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto] CPU Frequency [XXX] DRAM Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Over Voltage Page 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto] 4.4.4 Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Page ASUS Commando 4-21 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.5.1 LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] 4.5.2 USB Conguration USB Functions [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] 4.5.3 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Modify Ratio Support [Disabled] The following item appears when the item Modify Ratio Support is set to [Enabled]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [24] C1E Support [Enabled] 4.5.4 Chipset Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Inter(R) SpeedStep (tm) Tech. [Disabled] North Bridge Chipset Conguration 4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN_1 [Enabled] 4.5.6 PCI PnP Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] 4.6 Power menu 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] 4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 4.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Prole [Optimal] Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Prole [Optimal] OPT Q-Fan and Temperature Voltage Warning Message [Enabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Boot menu 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] +- 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] 4.7.3 Security User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] ASUS Commando 4-37 4.8 Tools menu +- 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 4.9 Exit menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Page Page Page 5.1 Installing an operating system 5.2 Support DVD information 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5.2.3 Utilities menu Page Page Page Page 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 Page 5.3.2 SoundMAX High Denition Audio utility Audio Setup Wizard Page Audio preferences Microphone options Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Voice Recording Directional Array 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Main window Preferences Changing the monitor panels position Moving the monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Adjusting the sensor threshold value Monitoring sensor alert WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage CPU usage Hard disk drive space usage Memory usage Conguring PC Probe II 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite Installing AI Suite Launching AI Suite Using AI Suite Page 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S. 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 5.4 RAID congurations 5.4.2 Intel RAID congurations Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Page Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Page 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS Page Page Page A.1 Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) A.2.1 System requirements A.2.2 Using the EIST A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology