Contents

 

2.5.6

PCI Express x16 slots...................................................

2-20

 

2.5.7

AI Slot Detector.............................................................

2-21

2.6

Jumper

.........................................................................................

2-22

2.7

Connectors..................................................................................

2-23

 

2.7.1

Rear panel connectors..................................................

2-23

 

2.7.2

Internal connectors........................................................

2-26

2.8

Installing the optional fans........................................................

2-36

Chapter 3:

Powering up

 

3.1

Starting up for the first time........................................................

3-1

3.2

Turning off the computer.............................................................

3-2

 

3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function....................................

3-2

 

3.2.2

Using the dual function power switch..............................

3-2

Chapter 4:

BIOS setup

 

4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................

4-1

 

4.1.1

ASUS Update utility.........................................................

4-1

 

4.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................

4-4

 

4.1.3

AFUDOS utility................................................................

4-5

 

4.1.4

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................

4-7

4.2

BIOS setup program.....................................................................

4-8

 

4.2.1

BIOS menu screen..........................................................

4-9

 

4.2.2

Menu bar.........................................................................

4-9

 

4.2.3

Navigation keys...............................................................

4-9

 

4.2.4

Menu items....................................................................

4-10

 

4.2.5

Sub-menu items............................................................

4-10

 

4.2.6

Configuration fields........................................................

4-10

 

4.2.7

Pop-up window..............................................................

4-10

 

4.2.8

Scroll bar.......................................................................

4-10

 

4.2.9

General help..................................................................

4-10

4.3

Main menu...................................................................................

4-11

 

4.3.1

System Time [xx:xx:xx]...................................................

4-11

 

4.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]........................................

4-11

 

4.3.3

Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ..............................................

4-11

 

4.3.4

Language [English].........................................................

4-11

 

4.3.5

SATA 1-6........................................................................

4-12

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