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Documentation Classifications
In order to assist in the use of this product, ASUS provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use ASUS's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. [. . . ] After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
HDD S. M. A. R. T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
Away Mode
Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off (Default: Disabled)
Dual BIOS Recovery Source
If the main BIOS is corrupted, selects whether to recover the BIOS from the backup BIOS or from the HPA in the hard drive. (Default: HPA)
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level
OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
OnChip IDE Channel
Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)
OnChip SATA Controller
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled)
OnChip SATA Type (SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors)
Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e. g. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.
Parallel Port Mode
Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.
ECP Mode Use DMA
Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1.
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Power Management Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Instant-off] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 Item Help Menu Level
ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)
: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type
Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state (default). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.
Soft-Off by Power button
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
USB Wake Up from S3
Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. [. . . ] Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).
No
The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail.
The problem is verified and solved.
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If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.
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Regulatory Statements
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