Contents

 

1.8.7

Interrupt assignments....................................................

1-26

1.9

Jumpers

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

1-27

1.10

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

1-28

 

1.10.1

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

1-28

 

1.10.2

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

1-29

1.11

Onboard switches.......................................................................

1-38

1.12

Onboard LEDs.............................................................................

1-39

1.13

Software support........................................................................

1-40

 

1.13.1

Installing an operating system.......................................

1-40

 

1.13.2

Support DVD information...............................................

1-40

1.14

Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies....

1-41

 

 

 

1.14.1System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness

 

technologies..................................................................................

1-41

 

1.14.2

Intel® Smart Response Technology...............................

1-43

 

1.14.3

Intel® Rapid Start Technology........................................

1-44

 

1.14.4

Intel® Smart Connect Technology..................................

1-50

Chapter 2

BIOS information

 

2.1

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

2-1

 

2.1.1

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

2-1

 

2.1.2

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

2-2

 

2.1.3

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

2-3

 

2.1.4

ASUS BIOS Updater.......................................................

2-4

2.2

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

2-6

2.3

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

2-10

 

2.3.1

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

2-10

 

2.3.2

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

2-10

 

2.3.3

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

2-10

 

2.3.4

Security..........................................................................

2-10

2.4

Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................

2-12

 

2.4.1

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]..............................................

2-13

 

2.4.2

Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................

2-13

 

2.4.3

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled].............................

2-13

 

2.4.4

GPU Boost [OK]............................................................

2-13

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