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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel 865PE |
| Socket | LGA 775 |
| Memory Type | DDR |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 4GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x AGP 8X, 5 x PCI |
| Integrated LAN | 10/100 Mbps |
| Audio | 6-Channel |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 |
| PS/2 | 2 |
| Storage Interface | 2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Front Side Bus | 800 MHz |
Statement on device compliance with FCC rules regarding radio frequency interference.
Statement on device compliance with Canadian regulations for radio noise emissions.
Essential safety guidelines for electrical handling and system operation to prevent damage.
Details the structure and parts of the manual for user understanding.
Explains symbols, formatting, and command conventions used in the manual.
Details CPU, chipset, memory, and expansion slot specifications.
Highlights audio, networking, overclocking, and special motherboard features.
Lists special features and BIOS characteristics of the motherboard.
Lists rear/internal connectors, power requirements, form factor, and support CD contents.
Introduces the motherboard and its supported new technologies.
Welcomes users and lists the items included in the motherboard package.
Summarizes major product highlights and special features of the motherboard.
Provides a welcome message and detailed list of motherboard package contents.
Details features like processor technology, dual-channel DDR400 memory, and Serial ATA.
Describes Sound Blaster upgrade, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, AI NET 2, and AI NOS features.
Covers CPU Lock Free, CrashFree BIOS, Q-Fan, MyLogo, Instant Music, and C.P.R. features.
Introduces procedures for installing system components and describes jumpers/connectors.
Summarizes sections on proceeding, motherboard overview, CPU, memory, slots, jumpers, and connectors.
Lists precautions before component installation and explains the onboard LED status indicator.
Covers chassis fit, power safety, placement orientation, and securing the motherboard.
Details correct orientation for installation and how to secure the motherboard with screws.
Illustrates the physical layout of motherboard components and connectors.
Details motherboard slots, jumpers, and rear panel connectors with page references.
Lists and describes internal connectors for drives, power, USB, audio, and system panel.
Covers CPU socket, installation instructions, and warranty considerations for CPU installation.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU, including lever and plate handling.
Finalizes CPU installation and explains how to enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology in BIOS.
Guides on installing the CPU heatsink and fan for thermal management and performance.
Details securing the heatsink with fasteners and connecting the CPU fan connector.
Provides step-by-step instructions for uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
Covers removing the heatsink assembly and resetting fasteners after uninstallation.
Explains DIMM sockets and provides guidelines for installing memory modules.
Details recommended memory configurations and synchronization of memory/FSB frequencies.
Step-by-step instructions for installing and removing RAM modules from DIMM slots.
Guides on physically installing expansion cards and configuring them via BIOS settings.
Lists standard IRQ assignments and IRQ distribution for motherboard devices.
Details PCI slot usage, AGP slot support, and voltage requirements for AGP cards.
Explains how to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper for system recovery.
Details jumpers for enabling USB device wake-up from S1, S3, and S4 sleep modes.
Explains the KBPWR jumper for enabling keyboard wake-up feature and power supply requirements.
Describes rear panel ports including PS/2, Parallel, LAN, and audio connectors.
Details USB, Serial, S/PDIF ports and audio channel configuration options.
Describes connectors for floppy drives and IDE devices, including cable types.
Explains Serial ATA connectors and important notes regarding SATA feature usage.
Details OS compatibility for IDE/SATA and required BIOS settings for device configurations.
Describes serial port connector and internal USB 2.0 headers for connecting front panel ports.
Explains ATX power connectors and PSU requirements for system stability.
Details CPU and chassis fan connectors and the digital audio (S/PDIF) output connector.
Describes internal audio input connectors and the GAME/MIDI port for joysticks and MIDI devices.
Covers chassis intrusion detection connector and front panel audio connector.
Explains the system panel connector for power LED, HDD activity, speaker, and buttons.
Introduces the system power-up sequence and methods for shutting down the computer.
Summarizes sections on first-time system startup and powering off the computer.
Guides on initial system startup and explains AMI BIOS beep codes for error diagnostics.
Details methods for shutting down the system using OS shutdown or the dual function power switch.
Introduces the BIOS setup program for changing system settings and detailed parameter descriptions.
Summarizes BIOS management utilities, setup program, and navigation of main, advanced, power, boot, and exit menus.
Introduces ASUS utilities for BIOS management like AFUDOS, EZ Flash, CrashFree, and Update.
Provides steps to create bootable floppy disks for DOS and Windows environments.
Details how to update the BIOS using the ASUS EZ Flash utility accessible during POST.
Explains using AFUDOS utility in DOS for BIOS updates and backing up current BIOS.
Details the steps for updating the BIOS using the AFUDOS command-line utility.
Describes BIOS recovery from floppy disk or support CD using CrashFree BIOS 2 utility.
Details the process of recovering a corrupted BIOS using the motherboard support CD.
Explains installing and using the ASUS Update utility in Windows for BIOS management.
Guides on updating the BIOS directly from the internet using the ASUS Update utility.
Details updating BIOS by selecting a local BIOS file using the ASUS Update utility.
Explains the purpose and usage of the BIOS Setup program and system configuration.
Explains the BIOS menu structure, menu bar items, and navigation keys for system settings.
Details menu items, sub-menus, configuration fields, pop-up windows, and general help within BIOS.
Presents the Main menu screen and details system time, date, diskette, language, and IDE device information.
Explains how BIOS detects IDE devices and displays their basic parameters like type and size.
Details IDE drive type, LBA, multi-sector transfer, PIO, DMA, SMART, and IDE configuration settings.
Explains IDE port settings for OS compatibility and IDE device detection timeout values.
Shows auto-detected system BIOS, processor, and memory information.
Introduces the Advanced menu for CPU/device settings and details JumperFree configuration.
Covers CPU external frequency, DRAM frequency, AGP/PCI frequency, and CPU VCore voltage settings.
Displays auto-detected CPU information and settings like ratio, voltage, and thermal control.
Details CPU ratio, lock free, VID CMOS, microcode, CPUID limit, NX, C1, and thermal control settings.
Introduces chipset settings and DRAM timing configuration options.
Covers DRAM timing parameters, memory acceleration, idle timer, refresh rate, and graphics aperture size.
Details configuration for onboard audio, LAN, serial, and parallel ports.
Configures parallel port modes, DMA, IRQ, and onboard game/MIDI port address and IRQ.
Manages IRQ and DMA resources for PCI/PnP and legacy ISA devices.
Assigns IRQ and DMA resources for PCI/ISA devices and configures USB function and legacy support.
Configures USB 2.0 controller modes, legacy support, and USB mass storage device settings.
Configures Instant Music feature and enables/disables LAN cable status check during POST.
Covers suspend mode, video resume, ACPI 2.0, and ACPI APIC support settings.
Sets behavior on AC power loss and configures RTC alarm for system wake-up.
Configures system wake-up via PCI devices, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.
Displays CPU/MB temperatures and controls CPU Q-Fan feature for fan speed.
Monitors CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and system voltages for hardware health.
Allows changing system boot options, including boot device priority sequence.
Configures quick boot, full screen logo, NumLock, PS/2 mouse support, and error handling during boot.
Manages supervisor passwords, user passwords, and boot sector virus protection.
Sets user access levels and manages user passwords for accessing BIOS setup.
Configures password checking behavior and boot sector virus protection settings.
Options to save/discard changes, load defaults, and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Describes the contents of the motherboard support CD, including drivers and applications.
Covers operating system installation and details found on the support CD.
Guides on OS installation and running the support CD for driver and software installation.
Details installation of Intel Chipset, SoundMAX Audio, Marvell LAN, and USB 2.0 drivers.
Describes utilities like Marvell VCT, ASUS PC Probe, ASUS Update, DirectX, and Anti-Virus.
Provides ASUS contact details and information on Adobe Reader and ASUS Screen Saver.
Displays motherboard specifications and how to browse support CD contents graphically.
Explains the technical support request form and provides a text-based file list of support CD contents.
Guides on customizing the boot logo using the ASUS MyLogo utility, often bundled with ASUS Update.
Details adjusting the boot image size and flashing the new logo via ASUS Update utility.
Explains enabling and using Instant Music for CD playback without loading the OS.
Details the function keys for controlling Instant Music playback and important usage notes.
Guides on using the VCT utility for diagnosing LAN cable faults and network connectivity.
Describes the 6-channel audio capability and installation of SoundMAX audio drivers.
Details audio preferences and listening environment adjustments in the SoundMAX control panel.
Covers MIDI synthesizer support and microphone configuration within the SoundMAX audio utility.
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