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1. e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard ASUS P5AD2 E 3 11 3 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain Advanced Power Boot Exit 3 Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field 11 51 19 Thu 05 07 2004 1 44M 3 5 in English System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Use or to configure system time Primary IDE Master ST320413A Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD S520 A Third IDE Master Not Detected Third IDE Slave Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Slave Not Detected IDE Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field System Information Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit lt C gt Gopyright 1985 2092 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu items Navigation keys 3 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit option
2. Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange P Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer 9 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 11 Coaxial S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S PDIF cable 12 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 13 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse ASUS P5AD2 E 2 25 2 7 2 Internal connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Z Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 PIN 172 FLOPPY s NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 P5AD2 E Floppy disk drive connector 2 Primary IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE1 This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable The Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable has three connectors a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connec
3. 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main ON appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Internet Update system BIOS using a specified BIOS image file on ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet Download specified BIOS image file via Internet for later usage 4 Check BIOS Information FB Update BIOS from a file lt 4 Save km in to a file el Fe Update a oe a SR R Download BIOS from the Internet Check BIOS Information D 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Save tokin 38 sFr i 7 ck Be 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process File name P54D2 Files of type eios Files awd bin amiz rom Cancel 3 10 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup p
4. E2332 Revised edition V2 November 2005 Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND S
5. rrrarnarnrnnnnnnnnnvvvvvvvverersrrrennnnn 2 6 BONE SU 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ccccceee 2 9 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 4 2 11 2 4 System memory vrnnnnnsnnnnrrrnvvvnvvvvvnnnnnnnnnnnnsrsnnnvvrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 13 2 4 1 NN 2 13 2 4 2 Memory configurations nen 2 13 CAS SONG a DIMM Lae teaeecrottocteravacevtcaanetaes 2 16 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM rrrnvnvvvvvvvvvvverveveevererereereererserenn 2 16 2 5 EXPANSION SIOtS rrrrvrvrrvvrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnssssssssersrssesesenee 2 17 2 5 1 Installing an expansion card uuusnnnnvvvvvvvennnnnnnnnnn 2 17 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion Cardi srrrvvrnrnannnnnnnnnn 2 17 2 5 3 Interrupt assignments Luunmanmnn mammesvnn 2 18 PU e E A E E A 2 19 2 5 5 PCI Express X16 slot cccccccceceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeees 2 19 2 5 6 PCI Express Nr 2 19 20 Nb 2 20 Ad CONNECTION EE n EE E E E 2 22 2 7 1 Rear panel connectors ccccssssscesecseceeeeeeeeeneneeess 2 22 2 7 2 Internal CONNECCOIS cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenes 2 24 Contents Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 Gr DE 3 4 Managing and updating your BIOS rrrrererrnrnnnnnvvvvvvvrnnnnnnnnnnn 3 1 3 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk rrrvrvverrnrnnrnnnnnn 3 1 3 1 2 AFUDOS utility sesesecsencsnaveiaitecesssnavededoesseaneneeontsneoness 3 2 3 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrnnn 3 5 3 1 4 ASUS EZ Flas
6. AI NOS Memory Voltage Auto Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage Configuration options Auto 1 80V 1 85V 1 90V 1 95V 2 00V 2 05V 2 10V 2 20V Auto AN Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module s Chipset Core Voltage Auto Allows you to select the chipset core voltage Configuration options Auto 1 50V 1 55V 1 60V 1 65V 1 70V 1 75V 1 80V AN Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset CPU VCore Voltage Auto Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage Configuration options Auto 1 8000V 1 7875V 1 7750V 1 7625V 1 7500V 1 7375V 1 7250V 1 7125V 1 7000V 1 6875V 1 6750V 1 6625V 1 6500V 1 6375V 1 6250V 1 6125V 1 6000V 1 5875V 1 5750V 1 5625V 1 5500V 1 5375V 1 5250V 1 5125V 1 5000V 1 4875V 1 4750V 1 4625V 1 4500V 1 4375V 1 4250V 1 4125V 1 4000V 1 3875V 1 3750V 1 3625V 1 3500V 1 3375V 1 3250V 1 3125V 1 3000V 1 2875V ren eens ee Ss ees eens enn ES bd l d i rma eens eS SS ees eens enn bl bd l d i ra eens eS ees eens enn lus ee ern ens ee Ss ees eens enn as mm dl rd rd Pr eens es Ss ees eens enn rn eens eS SS ees eens enn AN Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU ASUS P5AD2 E 3 21 FSB Termination Voltage
7. Auto Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage Configuration options Auto 1 20V 1 25V 1 30V 1 40V Z The following item appears only when the Al Overclocking item is set to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Overclock 5 Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values Configuration options Overclock 5 FSB888 DDR2 667 Overclock 10 FSB1000 DDR2 667 Overclock 15 FSB1200 DDR2 600 Overclock 20 FSB1200 DDR2 800 Overclock 30 FSB1333 DDR2 667 EE i ia earn en ens N 1 r L Z The following item appears only when the Al Overclocking item is set to AI NOS NOS Mode Auto Sets the Non Delay Overclocking System mode Select either of the following configuration options Auto loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting Standard activates overclocking on a threshold between light and heavy CPU loading Sensitive activates overclocking on a light CPU loading Heavy Load activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading Z The following items appear only when the NOS Mode item is set to Standard Sensitive or Heavy Turbo NOS Overclock XX Allows you to set the overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode Configuration options Overclock 3 Overclock 5 Overclock 7 Overclock 10 Overclock 15 Overclock 20 Disabled Twin Turbo NOS Disabled Allows you to disable or set the overclock
8. Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports It is recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility In this setting you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you do not install any Serial ATA device The P ATA S ATA and P ATA options are for advanced users only If you set to any of these options and encountered problems revert to the default setting S ATA Configuration options P ATA S ATA S ATA P ATA Z The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its sub menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE ALPE and ASP Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Agressive Link Power Management ALPE and Aggressive Slumber Partial ASP management features Configuration options Disabled Enabled AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch Disabled Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI Port 3 interlock switch Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The ALPE and ASP and its sub menu item appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to AHCI a IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ASUS P5AD2 E 3 17 3 3 6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu i B
9. Verifying flash Please restart your computer A gt Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file N e Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility e Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to PSADZEB ROM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy found Reading file P5AD2EB ROM Completed Start flashing AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing 50 can cause system boot failure 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process ASUS
10. identifies and removes computer viruses View the online help for detailed information ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat Reader V5 0 is for opening viewing and printing documents in Portable Document Format PDF ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver Chapter 4 Software support 4 2 4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications Manual lease select items on the right Z Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file 4 2 5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide Contact Marketing Marketing Technical Support Technical Support Marketing Technical Support RMA Support Hp ttp lt ASUS PSAD2 E 4 5 4 6 4 2 6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard 6 ASUS P5AD2 E motherboard support CD for Windows XP Home Professional Browse this CD Displays the contents of the support CD in graphical format Intel
11. unless you are installing a CPU 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle 4 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle A then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove B 5 Position the CPU over the socket making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket The socket alignment Alignment key key should fit into the CPU notch Gold triangle mark ASUS P5AD2 E 2 8 6 Close the load plate A then AN The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium 4 LGA7 75 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance N e When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use only Intel certified multi directional h
12. www asus com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk Z Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 2 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A gt afudos iP5AD2EB rom ASUS P5AD2 E J3 3 4 4 3 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt afudos iP5AD2EB rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A gt afudos iP5AD2E rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash
13. 1 DDR2 DIMM slots 2 13 2 PCI slots 2 17 3 PCI Express slot 2 19 Page Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC1 2 20 USB Device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 2 21 USBPW56 USBPW78 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 OO I De NN Rear panel connectors Parallel port LAN RJ 45 port Rear Speaker Out port gray Side Speaker Out port black Line In port light blue Line Out port lime Microphone port pink Center Subwoofer port yellow orange USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 11 Coaxial S PDIF Out port 12 PS 2 keyboard port purple 13 PS 2 mouse port green iP 2 22 2 2 22 OO NIDJI amp Mm RIR ho Po po GW PO PO O9 N M UD NO I I I I NN OO Chapter 2 Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 2 24 2 Primary IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE1 2 24 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 red SATA2 red 2 25 SATA3 black SATA4 black 4 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 2 26 7 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 27 10 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 3 pin CPU FANT PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN2 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 12 System panel connector 20 pin PANELT System power LED Green 3 pin PLED Hard disk drive activity LED Red 2 pin IDE_LED System warnsing speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin P
14. 5 Clocks DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge Delay 15 Clocks Configuration options 1 Clock 15 Clocks DRAM Write Recovery Time 4 Clocks Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Clocks 5 Clocks Hyper Path 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto ASUS P5AD2 E 3 27 Booting Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express PCl Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device Configuration options PCI Express PCI PCI PCI Express PEG Buffer Length Auto Sets the length of the PCI Express graphics card buffer Configuration options Auto Long Short Link Latency Auto Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency Configuration options Auto Slow Normal PEG Link Mode Auto Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode Setting this item to Auto allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode Configuration options Auto Slow Normal Fast Faster PEG Root Control Auto Allows you to enable disable or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Slot Power Auto Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power Configuration options Auto Light Normal H
15. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Play PnP devices not Palette Snooping Disabled required for boot if PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled your system has a Plug and Play operating IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device system IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device Select Screen IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device TL Select Item IRQ 9 assigned to Device Change Option IRQ 10 assigned to Device _ Fl General Help IRQ 11 assigned to Device F10 Save and Exit l ESC Exit WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Rex Plug And Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes When set to Yes BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the lat
16. Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency NOTE If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ Manufacturer Intel Brand String Genuine Intel R CPU 3 20GHz Frequency 3200 MHz FSB Speed 800 MHz Cache Ll 16 KB Cache L2 1024 KB Cache L3 0 KB Ratio Status Unlocked Ratio Actual Value 16 Ratio CMOS Setting 18 VID CMOS Setting 62 sje eee CPU Lock Free Auto Microc
17. Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password ASUS P5AD2 E 3 41 Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 42 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit system setup Exit amp Save Changes after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operation Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit Inc Va Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selecti
18. a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 3 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side rN stn meong atgas iy neo of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen 3 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item BIOS SETUP UTILITY e D Timing by SPD Enabled eration Mode Auto Uptions Pop up window Scroll bar ASUS P5AD2 E 3 13 3 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer to section 3 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them m Advanced Power System Time 11 51 19 Use ENTER TAB System Date Thu 05 07 2004 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in select a field Language English Use or to Primary IDE Master ST320413A configure system time Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD S520 A Third IDE Master Not Detected Third IDE Slave Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Slave Not Detected IDE Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field System Information Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit r
19. file or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website See section 3 1 2 AFUDOS utility e Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to Enabled if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2 See section 3 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration e You can create your own boot logo image in GIF JPG or BMP file formats To launch the ASUS MyLogo2 1 4 8 Launch the ASUS Update utility Refer to section 3 1 5 ASUS Update utility for details Select Options from the drop down menu then click Next Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS then click Next Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu then click Next When prompted locate the new BIOS file then click Next The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears varin 2 Dial Up Network Hag 3 Floppy From the left window pane select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo Chapter 4 Software support 10 When the logo images appear on the right window pane select an image to enlarge by clicking on it Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box EH G Web Folders i 23 Dial Up Networki E 3 Floppy 4 3 Winnt BO OfficeScan N 0 download 0 MyMusic g i Ces Tintin Triple STV gt lease select an image file to be the BIOS logo 512 384 Pixels 256 Col
20. from an updated BIOS file e Update the BIOS directly from the Internet and e View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP a Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update See page 4 3 for the Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears W Windows Catalog Windows Update Internet Internet Explorer sj E mail Outlook Express VW Paint Windows Media Play T Accessories fa ASUS ASUS Utility 7 Games m Marvell Startup i M Voice Editor 2 Ai Booster v2 00 18 d Internet Explorer MSN Explorer CA Outlook Express ASUSUpdate Voice Editor MSN Explorer e Remote Assistance Windows Media Player BUCO 3S Windows Messenger tg Start BU Select 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Up
21. motherboard supports Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task VA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task ne Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 Key2 Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt D gt Command Means that you must
22. only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM e The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 FE 2 2 16 VA Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with
23. percentage for the selected Turbo NOS Configuration options Disabled Overclock 5 Overclock 7 Overclock 10 Overclock 15 Overclock 20 Overclock 30 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 2 LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network LAN cable connected to the LAN RJ 45 port Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST When enabled the menu reports the cable faults or shorts and displays the point length where the fault or short is detected Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS PSAD2 E 3 23 3 4 3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables USB host Module Version 2 23 2 9 4 controllers USB Devices Enabled None USB Function 8 USB Ports Legacy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Z The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None ED USB Function X USB Ports Allows the BIOS to auto detect the number of USB ports in your system Setting this item to Disable disables the USB function Configuration options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports Legacy USB Support
24. the CPU temperature The configuration options for this item depend on the recommended Intel Fan Speed Control FSC temperature settings The Intel FSC provides target temperature options at 15 C with 3 C interval Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignore from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation When enabled the chassis fan ratio is the same with the selected CPU fan ratio Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chassis Fan2 Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignore from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector the specific field shows N A VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The
25. the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure the it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card N When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable Refer to the table on the next page for details ASUS P5AD2 E 2 17 2 5 3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments J E Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re direct to IRQ 9 Communications Port COM2 Communications Port COM1 IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port LPT1 System CMOS Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel N o N gt A Go NI GT D CO CO I OM B W Ga oN ul NI NO W CO TR o L These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices
26. then select Properties from the pop up menu When the Display Properties window appears click the Screen Saver tab Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window On the Power schemes section click then select any option except Home Office Desktop or Always On Click Apply then click OK Close the Display Properties window After you adjust the power scheme the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low Display Properties PA Ten Power Schemes Ad vance ed UPS E Select the power scheme with the most appropria gs for h ha sos Not lg changing the settings lea dify selec chem Turn off hard disks The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system Appendix CPU features A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology LN e The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper Threading Technology e Hyper Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP 2003 Server and Linux 2 4 x kernel and later versions only Under Linux use the Hyper Threading compiler to compile the code If you are using any other operating systems disable the Hyper Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance e Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended e Make sure to enable the Hyper Threadin
27. with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature CHASSIS1 Chassis Signa 5VSB_MB GND i Default P5AD2 E Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 10 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 3 48 A 41 76 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector AN Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM Z CPU_FAN1 ees 560 LEKE LI PWR FANT n gt STE LER CHA FAN1 Potation F GND P5AD2 E Fan connectors CHA_FAN2 ES Rotation Z Only the CPU_FAN1 and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q Fan 2 feature ASUS P5AD2 E 2 29 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit 2 30 W Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply un
28. 2 Volts P5AD2 E ATX power connectors 3 Volts F 3 Volts Chapter 2 Hardware information 12 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Q Speaker O m Oo PANEL1 i PLE 5V Ja no an PWR e 2 a tee Ground Reset ta Ground am G round IDE LED IDE LED round G JJ m ep T 4 I on P5AD2 E System panel connector Z The sytem panel connector is color coded for easy connection Refer to the connector description below for details e System power LED Green 3 pin PLED This 3 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode e Hard disk drive activity LED Red 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD e System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings e ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pre
29. 915_925 D File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Bach amp pe Search Er Folders HR File and Folder Tasks 5 Publish this Folder to the Web fa Share this folder Other Places p wn Cc uw P A v ig My Computer My Documents IG Shared Documents My Network Places AUTORUN D100Disk Setup Information File 1 KB 1KB D100Dsk2 File 1 KB P4GD1 rom S PSAD2 rom ROM File ROM File 512 KB i FILELIST Text Document P5GD1 rom S PSGD2D rom ROM File 1 024 KB ee re a oo Chapter 4 Software support Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support P TECHSUPP Notepad Bf File Edit Format View Help ASUSTeK TECHNICAL SUPPORT REQUEST FORM COMPANY NAME CONTACT NAME PHONE AREA FAX AREA EMAIL ADDRESS MOTHERBOARD REVISION BIOS 4014 CPU BRAND SPEED MHZ DRAM BRAND K SPEED ns SIZE MB CACHE BRAND SPEED ns SIZE KB HARD DISK MODEL NAME SIZE MB CDROM BRAND MODEL NAME BACKUP BRAND MODEL NAME SIZE MB OTHER STORAGE MODEL NAME SIZE MB Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format P FILELIST Notepad BR File Edit Format View Help File list for the included support software for Intel 915 925 Series motherboard Drivers Audio Realtek Realtek ALC861 Audio Driver
30. B 5C E 512 MB TwinMOS 8D 22JB5 K2T SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QB GCDS5 512 MB Apacer 78 91066 460 SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QB GCD5 024 MB Apacer 78 01066 460 SAMSUNG DS K4T51083QB GCD5 024 MB Apacer 78 01066 110 Infineon DS HYB18T512800AC37 e 256 MB BRAIN POWERBS212 1 256M MIC 533 N A SS 4CBIIZOBQT 512 MB BRAIN POWERBS213 1 512M MIC 533 N A DS 4CBIIZ9BQT 512 MB Geil GX2 1GB4200DC N A SS N A 256 MB NANYA NT256T64UH4A0F 3 7B NANYA SS NTSTU32M16AF 37B 512 MB NANYA NT512T64U88A0F 37B NANYA SS NTSTUG4M8AF 37B 512 MB elixir M2U51264TU88A0F 37B N A SS N2TU51280AF 3C 512 MB A DATA M20AD2G3H3110A1BOE A DATA SS AD29608A8A 375D 256 MB Ballistix BL3264AA53V 8FB N A N A 512 MB Ballistix BL6464AA53V 16FB e J aN e e e e e e e ASUS P5AD2 E 2 15 2 4 3 Installing a DIMM AN Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components To install a DIMM 3 1 J DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Unlocked retaining clip LN e A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in
31. DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets N e For dual channel configuration the total size of memory module s installed per channel must be the same DIMM A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details e Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules e This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules ASUS P5AD2 E 2 13 Qualified Vendors Lists DDR2 700 667 with 711 MHz FSB 1066 capability DDR2 DIMM support Type Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Component A B C 700 256 MB ELPIDA EBE2 5UC8AAFV DF E N A SS E2508AA DF E 667 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FGN CE6 SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF GCE6 667 256 MB Infineon HYS64T32001HU 3 A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3 667 256 MB Crucial BL3264AA664 8FB N A SS N A 667 512 MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY 667B3 N A DS 4SB42D9CZM ASUS has tested and overclocked these memory modules to 711 MHz ASUS however does not guarantee that these memory modules will run at the same speed on your system DDR2 700 675 667 533 with 600 MHz FSB 800 capabilit
32. GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 3 Rear Speaker Out port gray This port connects the rear speakers on a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 4 Side Speaker Out port black This port connects the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration 5 Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information 7 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 8 Center Subwoofer port yellow orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration e Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel GEET FI Light Blue Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out ein Gray Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black
33. HOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOE dnne vi NNN vil ADOUT TAS GUE EE NE viii NO Men IX PSAD2 E specifications SUMMALSY annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnssssssrsversrrervenennn X Chapter 1 Product introduction ul WECOME ene ne mr oe en er 1 1 LE PakO COMIC EE 1 1 POE ce 0 SJ 1 2 1 3 1 Proa ct NIgNIONUS sasoscpreseccetneeeeuvtereeesseesecceeermtacevess 1 2 1 3 2 ASUS Al Proactive features rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvvvnnnnnnnn 1 4 1 3 3 Innovative ASUS features rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvvvvnnnnnnnn 1 4 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 1 Before YOU proceed cicccncccnscwssssencasasedesaeananisnentsanetuitstennrienmeneds 2 1 2 2 Motherboard OvervieW rrrrrrrnnrarrnarannrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnsnssrsnnnnn 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 2 2 Pelee SOLOW NOES saorar EE 2 2 2 2 3 Motherboard layout rerrrvvvvvvrvvrvevvevvvererrrsrerersersrene 2 3 2 2 4 Layout contents rrmmvvrvvvvvnnnnnnnnnrrrrvrrnvvvvenvnnnnnnnnnnene 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU
34. IOS SETUP UTILITY Main lt C2Gopyright 1985 2602 American Megatrends Inc AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory 3 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced JumperFree Configuration Adjust system LAN Cable Status frequency voltage USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Speech Configuration gt p gt gt p gt p gt American Megatrends Inc 3 4 1 JumperFree Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select the targe CPU frequency and the relevant parameters will be auto adjusted Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable If the system becomes unstable return to the default Configure System Frequency Voltage AI Overclocking Auto Performance Mode Auto AiBooster Support Auto CPU Lock Free Auto Al Overclocking Auto Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking config
35. IRQ assignments for this motherboard shared PCI E x16 slot shared PCI E x1 slot 1 shared PCI E x1 slot 2 Onboard USB controller 1 shared Onboard USB controller 2 shared Onboard USB controller 3 used Onboard USB controller 4 shared Onboard USB 2 0 controller shared Onboard IDE port shared Onboard SATA port shared Onboard Azalia audio shared Onboard LAN1 shared PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard LANI Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot 2 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 2 5 6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5AD2 E 2 19 2 6 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onbo
36. P5AD2 E 3 5 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive then turn on the system Insert the support CD to the optical drive The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When no floppy disk is found the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy not found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file P5AD2ED ROM Completed Start flashing N DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing 4 SO Can cause system boot failure Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process VA The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 4 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during
37. PUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Enhanced C1 Control Auto When set to Auto the BIOS automatically checks the CPU s capability to enable the C1E support In C1E mode the CPU power consumption is lower when idle Configuration options Auto Disabled CPU Internal Thermal Control Auto Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function Configuration options Auto Disabled Scroll down the screen to display the following items Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper Threading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology When set to Automatic you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature Set this item to Maximum or Disabled if you do not want to use the EIST The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set this item to Minimum Configuration options Maximum Minimum Automatic Disabled Z e Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature e The motherboard comes with a BIOS file t
38. Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card Is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulat
39. RQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMAO DMA1 DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Onboard Game MIDI Port Disabled Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port Configuration options Disabled 200 300 200 330 208 300 208 330 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings NO Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system YES Lets the Plug And Play O S No operating system PCI Latency Timer 64 configure Plug and
40. V5 10 0 5024 2000 xP 2003 CMI Cmedia CMI9880 Audio driver v5 12 01 0007 25 46 for windows 2000 KP _ Chipset IAA Intel R Application Accelerator RAID Edition v4 0 0 6211 for window Inf Intel R Grantsdale G Chipset software Installation Utility V6 0 0 1 LAN 8052 windows Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet V7 6 1 0 for windows 2000 xP 2003 VCT Marvell vCT package v1 11 beta OL for 2000 xP 2003 Linux Marvell Linux driver for kernel 2 6 and 2 4 V7 01 Marvell Linux driver install package for kernel 2 4 v7 01 UNDI Marvell UNDI driver for EFI32 v2 01 Client 32 Marvell Yukon Client 32 driver v7 02 ODI Marvell DOS ODI Driver V7 03 Netware Marvell Yukon Netware 4 0 Driver v7 02 Marvell Yukon Netware 5 1 6 Driver v7 02 ASUS P5AD2 E 4 7 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 ASUS MyLogo2 The ASUS MyLogo2 utility lets you customize the boot logo The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD See section 4 2 3 Utilities menu for details LN e Before using the ASUS MyLogo2 use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS
41. VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 3 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 3 5 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5AD2 E 3 33 3 5 5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On Off or a a ETT r Suspend when Power Power Button Mode On Off button d pressed Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Keyboard Wakeup Password Not Installed Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power Button Mode On Off Allows the system to go into On Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed Configuration options On Off Suspend Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power
42. WRSW Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET ASUS P5AD2 E 2 5 2 6 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775 land package AN Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 2 3 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard LN Before installing the CPU make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Load lever PnP cap This side of the socket box should face you AN To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap
43. able 3 4 21m Open cable 5 6 21m Open cable lt 7 8 20m Open cable 3 Click the Run button to perform a cable test N e The VCT only runs on systems with Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating systems e The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port s e The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable s connected to the LAN port s e If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 3 C Media 3D audio configuration The C Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set up of audio devices through a user friendly interface The utility is automatically installed when you install the C Media CMI9880L audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD Refer to section 4 2 2 Drivers menu Launching the C Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking 30 the C Media icon on the Windows taskbar i n j r Er 4 75 PM Using the C Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs Main Setting Mixer Effect Device Setting and Information Click a tab to display the details Main Setting The Main Setting tab allows you to check the
44. allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip See page 3 5 for details ASUS Q Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation See pages 3 36 to 3 37 for details ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos See page 4 8 for details ASUS ASUS P5AD2 E Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Hardware information 2 1 Cue 2 3 2 4 Zid 2 6 rae Before you proceed EE 2 1 Motherboard OVervieW ssssssssssssesssssssesssssseseeeeeseneeseeees 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU cs cccccssssssteseessssseeeeeesssees 2 6 NS 2 13 PN 2 17 MN 2 20 Go NE 2 22 ASUS PSAD2 E 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object such as th
45. ar USB ports The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports USBPW12 USBPW34 12 2 3 u G g u 5V 5VSB Default USBPW56 USBPW78 2 33 g 5VSB 5V Default LN e The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up e The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 3 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS KBPWRI1 12 2 3 EE 5V 5VSB Default ASUS P5AD2 E 2 21 2 7 Connectors 2 7 1 Rear panel connectors 13 12 11 1 Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ACT LINK SPEED SPEED LED LED LED
46. ard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data AN Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS Default You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to Z overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 USB device wake up jumpers 3 pin USBPW1 2 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPWR1 2 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the re
47. ation options Disabled Enabled 3 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change password lt Enter gt again to disabled password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Inc Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item then press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears N If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clo
48. ator to the system bus and PCI bus The value of this item is auto detected by the BIOS Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the CPU frequency You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 400 Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings FSB CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency Configuration options Auto 400MHz 533MHz 600MHz 711MHz A N Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting Z Set the DRAM frequency to 600 MHZ if your system is running at FSB 800 Set the item to 711 MHz if your system is running at FSB 1066 Rs Chapter 3 BIOS setup PCI Express Frequency Auto Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency This item is set to Auto by default Configuration options Auto 90 150 PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency Configuration options To CPU 33 33MHz Auto Spread Spectrum Auto Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Z The following items also appear when the Al Overclocking item is set to
49. audio system status configure the audio ports set the speaker and audio DSP modes and test the speaker output 7 C Media 3D Audio Configuration Tabs Waris Audio Selection System Status Speaker Smart Jack Tester and settings Audio DSP Setting Front Panel Digital I O nnne i Audio System Status This section displays the output mode status the real time audio playback spectrum and the digital I O status The number of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode Status ASUS P5AD2 E 4 11 Smart Jack Setting You can configure the function of the rear panel front panel and digital I O audio ports from this section Click the fg Smart Jack setting button that corresponds to the port that you wish to configure Mode Selection This section allows you to set the Speaker Tester or the Digital Signal Processing DSP Click the button to change the audio modes Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting You can configure your Speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section Click the Play or the Stop button to listen to the speakers or click the Volume button to adjust the speakers volume Mixer The Mixer tab allows you to adjust the audio input and the recording output volume of devices connected to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports lt 1 C Media 3D Audio Configuration Chapter 4 Software support Effect The Effect tab allows you to control the environm
50. ck RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY boot Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 Onthe password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt
51. date BIOS from the Internet Update system BIOS using specified BIOS image file n ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet Download specified BIOS image file via Internet for later usage 4 Check BIOS Information 2 Save current BIOS to a file A Update BIOS from a file F Download BIOS from the Internet Check BIOS Information 2 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ASUS P5AD2 E ments gt gt gt Ai Booster gt ASUSUpdate B MyLogo TF Uninstall ASUSUpdate ta fam AsusUpdate gt Select the pest RARE Seven ve Before Continue please make sure that your system is connected to the Internet You can then choose a web site by yourself or click AutoSelect button ASUS Update will choose the best site based on network traffic automatically for you 3 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select Click Next 3 9 4 From the FIP site select the _ BIOS version that you wish to j download Click Next gt Follow the screen instructions to 4 DY ur To O d complete the update process Please select the version you want The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Please choose BIOS file from combo box Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
52. dia 3D Audio Configuration Information The Information tab displays your 3D audio engine audio CODEC audio driver audio controller and DirectX information SA C Media 3D Audio Configuration 4 14 Chapter 4 Software support The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports CPU features A 1 Intel EMGAT cccssssessseceeseessssseeeseeeeeessssseeeeseeseeesssssseeeseness A 1 A 2 Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology EIST 022200 A 1 A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology rrnnnnnvvvvvvennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn A 3 ASUS PSAD2 E ASUS motherboard feature update A 1 Intel EM64T The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with the Intel EM64T Extended Memory 64 Technology The Intel EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64 bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing VA The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel LGA 775 processors running on 32 bit operating systems Using the Intel EM64T feature To use the Intel EM64T feature 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Intel EM64T 2 Install a 64 bit operating system Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 3 Install the 64 bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD 4 Install the 64 bit drivers for expansion cards or add on devic
53. e 4 pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground E CD P5AD2 E CD audio connector AN Enable the CD IN function in the audio utility when using this connector 5 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard HD Audio front panel audio pin definition R gt gt TI U PRESENCE SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETU AGND NC NC C GND NC Line out_L PORT2 R PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R PORT1 L PORT1 R SENSE_SEND AC 97 audio pin definition P5AD2 E Analog front panel connector N e It is recommended that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high definition audio capability e By default this connector is set to legacy AC 97 audio If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS Setup to HD Audio See page 3 29 for details Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME 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 s
54. e Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775 land package The motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor with 1066 800 533 MHz Front Side Bus FSB The motherboard also supports the Intel Hyper Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel 04B and 04A processors See page 2 6 for details Intel EM64T A The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with the Intel EM64T Extended Memory 64 Technology The Intel EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64 bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing See the Appendix for details Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST The Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology EIST intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement See page 3 26 and the Appendix for details Intel 925XE chipset jem The Intel 925XE Memory Controller Hub MCH and the ICH6 1 0 controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard The MCH supports the Intel Performance Accelerating Technology PAT that boosts system performance The MCH also provides the processor dual channel memory and PCI Express interfaces The Intel ICH6 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I O controller hub that provides the interface for the storage I O PCI Express and 8 channel high definiti
55. e power supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR1 ON OFF Standby Powered Power Off ASUS P5AD2 E 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it 4 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 2 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part
56. eatsink and fan e Your Intel Pentium 4 LGA7 75 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install e If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before yai you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector gt NM Wi SA VI VA We Motherboard hole Fastener Narrow end of the groove LN Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis ASUS PSAD2 E 2 9 2 10 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place C limum mm P5AD2 E CPU fan connector Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND E NN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to p
57. eavy Heavier Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Enable or disable HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Support Type AC97 Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled LAN Option ROM Disabled High Definition Audio Controller Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Onboard Game MIDI Port Disabled HD Audio Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the high definition audio CODEC Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Support Type AC97 Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAAF mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake On LAN function under DOS mode or Windows Me as LAN Option ROM Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX Gbe LAN items are set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5AD2 E 3 29 Serial Port Address 3F8 I
58. ee page 4 11 for details Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the driver for the Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN Chapter 4 Software support USB 2 0 Driver Installs the USB 2 0 driver 4 2 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports Click on an item to install BG ASUS P5AD2 E motherboard support CD for Windows XP Home Professional Drivers Utilities Manuals Contact Utilities lease select items on the right ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP See page 3 8 for details Al Booster The ASUS Al Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment ASUS P5AD2 E 4 3 4 4 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds DirectX improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies capturing videos or playing games in your computer Anti virus Utility The anti virus utility scans
59. ent using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility VA e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at Oe least 1 2 MB free space to save the file e The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alohanumeric characters for the extension name A V gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Main filename Extension name Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash Write to file A gt The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Visit the ASUS website
60. ent emulation set the environment size and adjust the equalizer settings S7 C Media 3D Audio Configuration T x Main Setting Mixer Effect Device Setting Information Environment Environment 20 dB TE Sin 30 60 120 250 500 1K 2K 4K BK 16K eg Equalizer Environment Size Dance settings iiia 133 153 Environment Environment This section contains various pre programmed enviroment emulations There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom concert hall underwater and music pub environments Click the corresponding button to set an environment emulation To set other environment emulations click the More Option list box Environment Size This section allows you to select the size of your room for an appropriate audio output There are three room size models provided for the environment size emulation Click any of the environment size buttons to set Equalizer The Equalizer section allows you to adjust the amplifier frequency Use the 10 band equalizer to individually control the different frequency bands of your speaker system or click a music style preset to load a pre defined equalizer setting Click the User Defined button to save or load your customized equalizer settings ASUS P5AD2 E 4 13 Device Setting The Device Setting tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi streaming feature select a sound playback and sound recording devices lt C Me
61. er minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Va The CPU Q Fan Mode CPU Fan Ratio CPU Target Temperature and Chassis Q Fan Control items appear when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature CPU Q Fan Mode PWM Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector Set to PWM when using a 4 pin CPU fan cable Set to DC when using a 3 pin CPU fan cable Configuration options PWM DC iA Some CPU fans with a 4 pin cable do not comply with Intel s PWM fan specification When using this type of CPU fan you can not reduce the CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q Fan Mode to PWM 3 36 Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Fan Ratio Auto Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system The default Auto automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation Configuration options Auto 90 80 70 60 CPU Target Temperature xxx C Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower
62. es if any N Refer to the expansion card or add on device s documentation or visit the related website to verify if the card device supports a 64 bit system A 2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST The Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology EIST intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed power requirement A 2 1 System requirements e Intel Pentium 4 processor with EIST support e BIOS file with EIST support e Operating system with EIST support Windows XP SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP1 Linux 2 6 kernel or later versions Using the EIST To use the EIST feature 1 Turn on the computer then enter the BIOS Setup 2 Goto the Advanced Menu highlight CPU Configuration then press lt Enter gt 3 Scroll down the options select the Intel R SpeedStep Technology item then press lt Enter gt Refer to the BIOS screen on the next page ASUS P5AD2 E A 2 A 2 2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature 1 2 a Turn on the computer then enter the BIOS Setup Go to the Advanced Menu highlight CPU Configuration then press lt Enter gt Set the Intel R SpeedStep Technology item to Automatic then press lt Enter gt See page 3 26 for details Press lt F10 gt to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup After the computer restarts right click on a blank space on the desktop
63. features Al NOS Non Delay Overclocking System A ASUS Non delay Overclocking System NOS is a technology that auto detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed See page 3 22 for details Al NET2 Al NET2 is a BIOS based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts With this utility you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN RJ 45 port During the bootup process Al NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy See pages 3 23 and 4 10 for details 1 3 3 Innovative ASUS features PIE ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ws The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability See the Appendix for details Native DDR2 711 600 support z AN This motherboard offers native DDR2 7 11 600 memory support to ensure superior system performance With current processors supporting 1066 800 MHz FSB DDR2 711 600 provides the fastest solution for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system intensive applications See pages 2 14 to 2 15 and 3 20 to 3 21 for details Chapter 1 Product introduction gt CrashFree BIOS 2 ear This feature
64. g Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system e For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper Threading Technology 2 Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup Under the Advanced Menu make sure that the item Hyper Threading Technology is set to Enabled See page 3 26 for details The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper Threading Techonology 3 Restart the computer ASUS P5AD2 E Appendix CPU features
65. h the CODEC 8 channel audio ports and S PDIF interfaces you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal clear digital audio The CMI9880L CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack impedance sensing to determine audio device classes and pre defined equalization for various audio devices See pages 2 22 to 2 23 and page 4 11 for details S PDIF digital sound ready AS PDIF The motherboard supports the S PDIF technology through the S PDIF interfaces on the rear panel The S PDIF technology turns your computer into a high end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems See page 2 23 for details Gigabit LAN solution a The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express interface to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet LAN and file sharing requirements See page 2 22 for details Temperature fan and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC integrated in the Winbond Super I O to prevent overheating and damage The system fan rotations per minute RPM is monitored for timely failure detection The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components See page 3 36 for details ASUS P5AD2 E 1 3 1 3 2 ASUS Al Proactive
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67. hat supports EIST Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Enable or disable DRAM timing Hyper Path 2 Booting Graphic Adapter Priori Auto PCI Express PCI PEG Buffer Length Auto Link Latency Auto PEG Link Mode Auto PEG Root Control Auto Slot Power Auto Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is enabled the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect When disabled you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub items The following sub items appear when this item is Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM CAS Latency 5 Clocks Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available Configuration options 5 Clocks 4 Clocks 3 Clocks DRAM RAS Precharge 4 Clocks Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Clocks 5 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read write command Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Clocks
68. ices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you want to configure the item BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain IDE Configuration When in AHCI RAID Configure SATA As Standard IDE Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode mode SATA controller is forced to Native Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA mode IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Configure SATA As Standard IDE Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices set this item to Standard IDE If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI For details on AHCI go to www intel com support chipsets imst sb CS 012304 htm www intel com support chipsets imst sb CS 012305 htm The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to AHCI Chapter 3 BIOS setup Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system OS Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS including Windows 2000 XP Configuration options Disabled Compatible Mode Enhanced Mode
69. ight 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc 3 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 3 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 3 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in 3 14 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 4 Primary Third and Fourth IDE Master Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices There is a separate sub menu for each IDE device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain Primary IDE Master Select the type Device Hard Disk of device connected Vendor ST320413A to the system Size 20 0GB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16 Sectors PIO Mode Supported Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 SMART Monitoring Supported Type Auto se LBA Large Mode Auto ee Sed Block Multi sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto ar T DMA Mode Auto Save and Exit SMART Monitoring Auto Exit 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled American Megatrends Inc The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the sy
70. ions of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connect
71. it PSU that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended for a fully configured system Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate When using an ATX 12 V PSU with a 20 pin power plug make sure that it can provide at least 15 A on the 12 V lead and a minimum power of 350 W Use of an ATX 12 V PSU with a 20 pin power plug is not recommended The ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant 350 W PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 6 GHz Memory 512 MB DDR2 x 4 Graphics card PCI Express x16 Nvidia NV6600 Parallel ATA devices IDE hard disk drive x 1 Serial ATA device SATA hard disk drive Optical drives CD ROM x 1 SCSI devices SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 GND 12V DC 3 Volts F Ground 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts GND 12V DC 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 3 5 Volts Ground Ground 5 Volts Ground Ground Ground 5 Volts PSON Ground 3 Ground 3 Volts 1
72. ities Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities 3 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press lt Enter gt Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Windows XP users Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start ASUS P5AD2 E 3 1 3 2 Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000 a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk into the drive b Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive c Click Start then select Run d In the Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press lt Enter gt then follow screen instructions to continue Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk 3 1 2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environm
73. iuration options Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto loads the optimal settings for the system Al NOS the ASUS Al Non delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks Standard loads the standard settings for the system Overclock Profile loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking ASUS PSAD2 E 3 19 3 20 Performance Mode Auto Allows enhanced system performance setting to Turbo may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting Auto Configuration options Auto Standard Turbo AiBooster Support Enabled Enables or disables the system support for the Ai Booster overclocking application Refer to the Ai Booster help file for details VA The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature Only some latest CPUs support this feature CPU Lock Free Auto Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x Setting this item to Auto allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set the Al Overclocking item to Manual s CPU Frequency XXX Displays the frequency sent by the clock gener
74. loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on a Power On By PCI Devices Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 34 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Wakeup Password This item appea
75. lug this connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard ASUS P5AD2 E 2 11 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling Narrow end of the groove N The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis N Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation 2 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 4 System memory 2 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets 128 pins 112 pins DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM Bi DIMM B2 P5AD2 E DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B
76. obe Acrobat Reader Specifications are subject to change without notice X xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product Introduction bl Welcome aciisatntnbuedissnnaatenvaunsnasahoanesagersundiantitnsarnnsorniniiustanatin 1 1 1 2 Package contents rvrvrnnnrrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnvnnevevennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenneeeen 1 1 1 3 Special features sso ee scctennnennnceaesevecaeccneanesiandunvescsasenematestereans 1 2 ASUS PSAD2 E 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS PSAD2 E motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P5AD2 E motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cables 1 X Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide VA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ASUS P5AD2 E 1 2 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Latest processor technology VA The motherboard comes with a 775 pin surface mount Land Grid Array LGA socket designed for th
77. ode Updation Enabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled skredet on Enhanced C1 Control Auto Exit CPU Internal Thermal Control Auto Change Option Inc Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus frequency The BIOS auto detects the default value of this item Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the values Configuration options 8 28 Z You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS if you installed an unlocked CPU Refer to the CPU documentation for details VID CMOS Setting 62 Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor Is to run The BIOS auto detects the default value of this item Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the values Z The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature Only some latest CPUs support this feature CPU Lock Free Auto Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x Setting this item to Auto allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5AD2 E 3 25 Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Setting this item to Enabled allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended C
78. of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 2 Screw holes Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard a qA Q lt WD A Place this side towards the rear of the chassis e aHAHARHH 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 3 Motherboard layout 24 5cm 9 6in a EEE KBPWR1 gt l C E Je OD to lj ATX12V1 FE a ie 20 I Q S LGA775 z D la CPU_FAN1 TTT ek u je 2 Ww T T T T Lh o 5 5 5 5 S 12 1 2 f rele DS D Le _ O O O O Q Q Jelle Elle 9 Ei Q E Il c csel EE Q Q W O O O O lt F lt lt A A JIA Q Q ol s Kom ike t ejje ejje N b N a E at USBPW12 2 2 Top Rear Speaker Out ee i Center O IIQ OIIO peaker Out N N N N xX Below Cenier Subwoofer ntel T a a a Top Line In QO Q O J IQO A Centerin Out 925X E i a Bottom Mic In a Marvell z 88E8053 PWR_FAN1 H 5 CHA FAN2 FP TT 0 Z DUD PCIEX16 PCI1 Intel SATA3 SATA4 ICH6 PCI2 SATA1 SATA2 USB56 HARB mj USBPW56 C PCI a mm EE I ower HARB FWH USB78 AAFP alale PCIEX1_1 CHASSIS1 ELEF CLRTC1 H CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1 2 SB PWRIC COM1 SPDIF1 meer PANEL1 cD sama jN Game HANEEEHRER ASUS P5AD2 E 30 5cm 12 0in 2 4 2 2 4 Layout contents Slots Page
79. omes with the motherboard package Software support 4 1 Installing an Operating SYSTEM rrernnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvnvennnnnnnvnneeen 4 1 4 2 Support CD information ssvvvvvvvvvvvvvrvvrrrerrrererrerrsrsrererrrrrrrrnn 4 1 4 3 Software information csciconssieatiaxsedorciccsradintiavendsaceeesmeesdceniens 4 8 ASUS PSAD2 E 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000 2003 Server XP operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Z e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information e Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features VA The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click an icon to Driver dis
80. on audio interfaces DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 711 MHz FSB 1066 600 MHz FSB 800 or 533 MHz FSB 1066 800 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8 5 GB s See pages 2 14 to 2 17 for details Chapter 1 Product introduction SERIAL Serial ATA technology AFA The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH6 The SATA specification allows for thinner more flexible cables with lower pin count reduced voltage requirement and up to 150 MB s data transfer rate See pages 2 25 for details PCI Express interface PCI EXPRESS The motherboard fully supports PCI Express the latest I O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus PCI Express features point to point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications See page 2 19 for details 8 channel high definition audio Mk Onboard is the C Media CMI9880L 7 1 channel audio CODEC This CODEC is fully compliant with Intel High Definition Audio standard 192 KHz 24 bit audio Wit
81. onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators ASUS P5AD2 E 3 37 3 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen General Help Save and Exit American Megatrends Inc 3 6 1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power E Boot Device Priority Ist Boot Device lst FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device PM ST330620A 3rd Boot Device PS ASUS CD S360 Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen General Help Save and Exit 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled 3 38 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait Fo
82. ons choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save the changes and exit VA If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values ASUS P5AD2 E 3 43 Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 3 44 Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that c
83. ors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Vii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Appendix CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
84. ors Mode will be saved as 28 BAK in the same folder r Message l Original BIOS file V3 00 01 When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo After flashing the BIOS restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST ASUS P5AD2 E 4 9 4 3 2 Al NET2 The Al NET2 features the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester VCT VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry TDR technology The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables impedance mismatches pair swaps pair polarity problems and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system This utility can be incorporated in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics Using the Virtual Cable Tester To use the the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester utility 1 Launch the VCT utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt All Programs gt Marvell gt Virtual Cable Tester 2 Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen below ALASKA Virtual Cable Tester VCT Marvell Yukon Gigabit Hlhemet 10 100 e pter Copp 5 Test Status Link no link Version 1 02 Pair Distance Status J A P 1 2 20m Open c
85. ot Settings Configuration ccccccceceeeeeeeee 3 39 UNN 3 40 gt TNIV EE 3 43 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system serrnrransnnnvenerannsnnnvenrrnnnnnesen 4 1 4 2 Support CD Nr 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support CD Lem 4 1 4 2 2 Drivers VEN EE 4 2 4 2 3 Utilities TA een 4 3 4 2 4 Manuals NN 4 5 4 2 5 Contact information EE 4 5 4 2 6 Other information cccsccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssesseess 4 6 4 3 Software information rnnnnnnnnnnnnnorarverersvevevvsvvveverversrssrrrrnnnnn 4 8 4 3 1 ASUS MyLogo2 Lee 4 8 2 MEG 4 10 4 3 3 C Media 3D audio configuration snnnvvvvvvvveeennnn 4 11 Appendix CPU features A 1 Intel EMG4T mmmmmmeussesverrrevvvvvrrrrrrrrnnsssrsrvvvvvevennesssnnnnnsssnsnnenene A 1 A 2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST cceeee A 1 A 2 1 SYSTEM requirements ccccssssssssssssessereeereeseeeeeeaeass A 1 ALZ USING MOEST srpa E rE A 2 A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnner A 3 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
86. pecification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The USB cable is purchased separately 7 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis P5AD2 E Serial port connector ZJ The serial port cable is purchased separately n ASUS P5AD2 E 2 27 2 28 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 This connector is for a GAME MIDI port Connect the USB GAME module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot Opening at the back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files pl en P5AD2 E GAME connector Z The GAME MIDI cable is purchased separately a 9 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted
87. play support Sr CD motherboard Please select items on the right i n fo rmat I on side Click an item to install Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the CD ASUS P5AD2 E 4 1 4 2 4 2 2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices Z The screen display and driver options vary under different operating Gam system versions Drivers ease select items on the right QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering QFE driver updates Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program This driver enables Plug n Play INF support for the Intel chipset components on the motherboard When installed to the target system this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or unattended preload Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details C MEDIA CMI9880L Audio Driver and Application Installs the C MEDIA CMI9880L audio driver and application S
88. r Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled 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 BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Va Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature PD Add On 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 Disabled Enabled Auto 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 ASUS P5AD2 E 3 39 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When set to Enabled this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Configur
89. rogram you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you Start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl Alt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys N e The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu See section 3 7 Exit Menu
90. rs List 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware information DDR2 533 DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Component A B C 256 MB ELPIDA EBE25UC8AAFV DF E N A SS E2508AA DF E eo o o 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0 CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QB GCD5 024 MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0 CD5 SAMSUNG DS K4T51083QB GCD5 e gt e 256 MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0 CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T56083QF GCD5 o 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0 CD5 SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF GCD5 512 MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU 3 7 A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AC37 e 512 MB CORSAIR CM2X512 4200 N A N A 512 MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG 53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9BQM 024 MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 MICRON DS 4JAIlID9CRZ 256 MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY 53EB3 MICRON SS 4FBIID9CHM 512 MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY 53EB2 MICRON ODS 4FBIID9CHM 024 MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 MICRON DS 4MAIID9CRZ 024 MB Kingston KVR533D2N4 1G ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E 512 MB Kingston KVR533D2N4 512 ELPIDA SS E5108AB 5C E 512 MB Hynix HYMP564U648 C4 N A SS HY5PS12821F C4 e 024 MB Hynix HYMP512U648 C4 N A DS HYSPS12821F C4 e 024 MB Hynix HYMP5 12U648 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821FP C4 512 MB ELPIDA EBE5 1UD8ABFA 5C ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E 512 MB ELPIDA EBE5 1UD8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E 024 MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E 512 MB KINGMAX KLBC28K 38MP4 N A DS 4IBIID9BQM 256 MB KINGMAX KLBB68K 3 8MP4 N A SS 4KBIID9BQM 024 MB KINGMAX KLBD48K A8MP4 MICRON DS 4MAIID9CRZ 512 MB KINGMAX KLBC28K A8EP4 ELPIDA SS _E5108A
91. rs only when the Power On By PS 2 Keyboard is set to Enabled Select this item then press lt Enter gt to set or change the keyboard wakeup password Keyboard Wakeup Password Shows Not Installed if the Wakeup Password is disabled After you have set a keyboard password this item shows Installed Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5AD2 E 3 35 3 5 6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature 32 5 C 90 5 F MB Temperature 36 0 C 96 5 F CPU Fan Speed 3813 RPM CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Target Temperature 53 C Chassis Fanl Speed N A Chassis Fan2 Speed N A Power Fan Speed N A Select Screen select Item Change Option 5V Voltage 5 094V General Help 12V Voltage 11 880v Save and Exit x1t VCORE Voltage 1 320V 3 3V Voltage 3 345Vv CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations p
92. s and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 3 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Z Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another s 3 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar SEM displays the specific items for that on ca menu For example selecting Main ere shows the Main menu items ST320413A ASUS CD S340 L a a a a The other items Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Main menu items 3 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press lt Enter gt 3 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 3 2 7 Pop up window 3 2 7 Pop up window Select
93. ssing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF e Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS P5AD2 E 2 31 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS setup 3 1 3 2 30 3 4 b 3 6 3 7 Managing and updating your BIOS rrveverrnrrnnnnnvvvevernnnnnnnnnnnr 3 1 BIOS setup program srnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsensesssssssseeee 3 11 Main MENU cecisttsencsensvecea sanndeaaasetedoenssnontensadcmiarvenssenbeonese aaderian 3 14 Advanced MenU EE 3 19 PT 3 33 BOOT MENU aooiee nn aeee EEan 3 38 Exit MENU EEE 3 43 ASUS PSAD2 E 3 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input Output System BIOS setup 1 ASUS AFUDOS Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 3 ASUS EZ Flash Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD 4 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these util
94. stem Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto ASUS P5AD2 E 3 15 PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 3 5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE dev
95. ter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5AD2 E 3 31 PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading writing to IDE devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management APM features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Suspend Mode Auto Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume No used for System ACPI 2 0 Support No Suspend ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration Hardware Monitor E select Screen TL Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F General Help Fifi Save and Exit ESG Exit v MM nn lt C Copyright 1985 2062 American Megatrends Inc 3 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Setting this item to Auto allows the OS to select the ACPI state Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 3 5 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke
96. the Power On Self Tests POST To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to PSAD2EB ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy Floppy found Reading file P5AD2EB rom Completed Start erasing Start programming Flashed successfully Rebooting AN e Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure e A Floppy not found error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive A P5AD2EB ROM not found error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to PSAD2EB ROM ASUS P5AD2 E 3 7 3 8 3 1 5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to e Save the current BIOS file e Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet e Update the BIOS
97. tor for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install two hard disk drives you must configure the second drive as a Slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings Z e Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable e Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE devices PIN 1 PRI IDE1 NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 P5AD2 E IDE connector 2 24 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 red SATA2 red SATA3 black SATA4 black These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives AN Important notes on Serial ATA e You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives e When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode connect the primary boot hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector Refer to the table on the next page for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Color Setting Use SATA1 SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3 SATA4 Black Slave Data disk ASUS P5AD2 E 2 25 2 26 4 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD This connector is for th
98. type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iP5GD2 ROM P5AD2 E specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium 4 Celeron processor Compatible with Intel PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64Technology EM64T Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Note Due to chipset limitation PSAD2 E doesn t support Intel Dual core CPU or 65nm CPU Chipset Northbridge Intel 925XE Memory Controller Hub MCH Southbridge Intel ICH6 Front Side Bus 1066 800 533 MHz Memory Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non ECC DDR2 711 FSB 1066 DDR2 600 FSB 800 DDR2 533 FSB 1066 800 MHz memory modules Up to 4 GB system memory Native DDR2 711 600 support Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Storage Intel ICH6 South Bridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 hard disk 4x Serial ATA hard disks High Definition Intel High Definition Audio HD Audio Audio C Media CMI9880L 7 1 channel audio CODEC LAN Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell Virtual Cable Tester technology Supports Al NET 2 USB Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 ports Overclocking ASUS Al Overclocking features ASUS NOS Non delay Overclocking S
99. y e e e 667 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FGO CE6 SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF GCE6 e J J e J e J DDR2 DIMM support Type Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Component A B C 700 256 MB ELPIDA EBE2 5UC8AAFV DF E N A SS E2508AA DF E ee o 700 512 MB ELPIDA EBES2UC8AAFV DF E N A DS E2508AA DF E ee J 667 256MB Crucial BL3264AA664 8FB N A SS N A gt o o 533 1024 MB Infineon HYS64T128020HU 3 7 A Infineon DS HYB18T512800AF37 e e e 533 1024 MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 MICRON DS 4JAID9CRZ eo o o 533 512 MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY 53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9CHM 533 1024 MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 MICRON DS 4MAIID9CRZ 533 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4 256 Infineon SS HYB18T512160AC 3 7 533 512 MB Kingston KVR533D2N4 512 ELPIDA SS E5108AB 5C E ee 533 512 MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E o 533 1024 MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E ee Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration LN Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 711 MHz FSB 1066 DDR2 600 MHz FSB 800 DDR2 533 MHz FSSB 1066 800 Qualified Vendo
100. ystem ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Adjustable CPU memory and PCI Express voltages Stepless Frequency Selection SFS from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI PCI E frequencies continued on the next page P5AD2 E specifications summary Special features BIOS features Manageability Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents EZ Flash ASUS Q Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 4 MB Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WfM2 0 PXE RPL WOL by PME WOR by PME 1 x Parallel port 1 x S PDIF Out port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 8 channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Front panel Audio connector 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x COM connector 1 x GAME MIDI port connector Chassis intrusion connector 24 pin ATX Power connector 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector System panel connector ATX power supply with 24 pin and 4 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12V 2 0 compliant ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version ASUS Al Booster ASUS Screensaver Microsoft DirectX 9 0C Ad

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