Contents
1.10 Connectors 1-20
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21
1.11 Software support 1-29
1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29
1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5
2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5
2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6
2.2.4 Menu items 2-6
2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6
2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6
2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6
2.2.8 Scrollbar 2-6
2.2.9 General help 2-6
2.3 Main menu 2-7
2.3.1 System Time 2-7
2.3.2 System Date 2-7
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/SATA1-4 2-7
2.3.4 IDE Configuration 2-8
2.3.5 System Information 2-9
2.4 Advanced menu 2-9
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9
2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-11
2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-12