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Contents
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17
2.5.4 PCI slots................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-18
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering 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
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™.......................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor .............................................3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 4-1
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................4-3
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................4-5
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys ....................................................4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window .....................................................4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12
4.2.9 General help ..........................................................4-12