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Contents
2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-21
2.5.7 AI Slot Detector ............................................................. 2-23
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-24
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-25
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-25
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-28
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-8
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-9
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-9
4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-10
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-10
4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-10
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-10
4.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-10
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.1 System Time ..................................................................4-11
4.3.2 System Date ..................................................................4-11
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........................................................4-11
4.3.4 SATA 1~6 .........................................................................................4-12
4.3.5 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-13
4.3.6 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 4-14