Boot Settings Configuration | Asus EPU manual

4.6.2Boot Settings Configuration

	BIOS SETUP UTILITY
	Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot	[Enabled]
Full Screen Logo	[Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode	[Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock	[On]
PS/2 Mouse Support	[Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error	[Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display	[Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture	[Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

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BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature.

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3873 Third Edition April Contents Bios setup Powering up Software support Installing an operating system Support DVD information Intel EM64T Appendix CPU featuresATI CrossFire technology support Overview Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guide LAN P5K/EPU specifications summary USB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Welcome Package contents Product highlights Special features High Definition Audio Gigabit LAN solutionIeee 1394a support Pdif digital sound ready AI Nap Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Asus Crystal Sound Precision Tweaker Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAsus MyLogo3 AI Booster Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensure Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 24.5cm 9.6in Motherboard layout Layout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPU Load plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Overview System memory Sockets Memory configurations SS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion card These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Jumper LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration IDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy SATA3 Right angle side Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 P5K/EPU Fan connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Aafp Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp CD black Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD Reset button 2-pin Reset System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Asus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer Starting up for the first time Bios Beep Turning off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Chapter summary Installing Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Complete the update process Updating the Bios through a Bios file Flash Type Winbond W25X80 Asus EZ Flash 2 utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support DVD Bios setup program Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Settings Pop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu items Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Sata Sata Configuration System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu Pcie Frequency Auto CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto FSB Frequency Dram Timing Control Auto Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled FSB Termination Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto Vanderpool Technology Enabled CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled CPU TM Function Enabled Chipset Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled North Bridge Chipset Configuration Marvell IDE Controller Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Plug And Play O/S no Configuration options no YESPCIPnP Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Acpi Version Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C CPU Fan Profile Optimal 1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User Password Asus EZ Flash Tools menu Asus Ai Net Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Running the support DVD Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information Drivers menu Marvell Yukon VCT Application Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesUtilities menu Asus AI Suite Asus UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup Asus PC Probe Manual menu Asus Contact information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format Other information Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Asus MyLogo3 Software information Asus P5K/EPU AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable Tester Asus PC Probe Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe To install PC Probe II on your computer Button Functioin Preferences Changing the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panels DMI browser WMI browser Usage PCI browser Memory usage Configuring PC Probe Asus AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer Other feature buttons Click Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Asus AI Nap Asus Q-Fan Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus AI Booster Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Using AI Direct LinkAsus AI Direct Link Shared folder To connect to another computerName of the computer found Is listed. Click Open to open its Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Before you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemOverview Requirements Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Installing the device driversCancel Hardware Wizard window. Click Click Finish Launching the Catalyst Control Center Using the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Intel EM64T System requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features