Starting up for the first time

1. After making all connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of

the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.

 

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

 

BIOS Beep	Description
One short beep	VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)	No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three short beeps	No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four short beeps	Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 (BIOS Setup).

 

II.  BIOS SETUP

BIOS setup program

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

 

· An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.

· You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.

 

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

 

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

 

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

 

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/ Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

 

EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode.

· The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.

· The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

· The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system.

Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.

 

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

 

Extreme Tweaker	For changing the overclocking settings
Main	For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced	For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor	For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Boot	For changing the system boot configuration
Tool	For configuring options for special functions
Exit	For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

 

Back button

 

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.

 

 

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

 

Pop-up window

 

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

 

Scroll bar

 

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

 

Navigation keys

 

At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

 

Configuration fields

 

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

 

A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

· If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password.

· The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed.  After you set a password, these items show Installed.

Administrator Password

 

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.

 

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password  item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

 

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator PASSWORD item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3.  From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press ,<Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

 

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

 

 

Updating BIOS

 

The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.

 

    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS

    file for  this motherboard.

 

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restore the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.

 

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

III. SOFTWARE SUPPORT

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