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The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices.
Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Two devices Master Slave Mode of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. · If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. · Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
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This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)
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These connectors are for USB 2. 0 ports. Connect the USB 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 the USB 2. 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2. 0 module is purchased separately.
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The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8. 88W max. ) or a total of 1A~2. 22A (26. 64W max. ) at +12V. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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1. 8
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Software support
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
· Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. · Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
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The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features.
Support DVD information
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www. asus. com for updates.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install If the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP. EXE to run the DVD.
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Chapter 2
BIOS information
2. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. .
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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
· ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). · This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update utility
Installing ASUS Update:
1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS:
To update the BIOS: 1. [. . . ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2TM feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Wait for `F1' If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. [. . . ]