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ii E2938 First Edition V1 November 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tr.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.7 Audio Card Installation .............................................................. 2-24 2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .............
v 4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-15 4.4 Extreme T weaker menu ............................................................. 4-16 4.4.1 AI T uning [Auto] ..............................................
vi 5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-5 5.2.7 Other information ......................................................
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xi Commando specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™ 2 Extreme / Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D Processors Intel ® Quad-core CPU Ready Compatible with Intel ® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www .
xii Commando specications summary Exclusive Overclocking features Extreme T weaker Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS ™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster Utility - O.C. Prole Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.
xiii Commando specications summary Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SA T A cables SA T A power cables I/O shield User's manual USB2.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS Commando Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS Commando 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® Commando motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long lin.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We of fer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.
ASUS Commando 1-3 Ser ial A T A 3.0 Gb/s te chnol ogy Th e m oth erb oa rd ful ly sup por ts the Serial A T A II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial A T A interfaces and the Intel ® P965 Express chipset.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 Unique features 8-phase cap-less Power design The 8-phase EL Capless Power Design demonstrates two hardcore commitments of ROG products: ultimate overclocking capability , and ultimate reliability .
ASUS Commando 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and error-free.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Supreme FX features This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS Commando Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS Commando 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information ® COMMANDO 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS Commando 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL ® CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 D.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-14 2. PCI slots 2-22 3. PCI Express x16 slots 2-22 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC_EN ) 2-23 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-25 2.
ASUS Commando 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-27 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-27 3. ICh8R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6) 2-28 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-29 5.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Quad-core / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D/ Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors.
ASUS Commando 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
ASUS Commando 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. thermal condition and performance. condition and performance.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
ASUS Commando 2-1 1 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
ASUS Commando 2-13 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the grooved edge to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly ts the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
ASUS Commando 2-15 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Commando Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No.
ASUS Commando 2-17 Commando Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Commando Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 • • • • • • 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS KVR533D2N4/1G • • • • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.
ASUS Commando 2-19 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS Commando 2-21 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 – – – – – shared – – PCI slot 2 – – – – – – shared – PCI slot.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
ASUS Commando 2-23 ® COMMANDO COMMANDO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_EN Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1 2 2 3 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_EN) This jumper allows you to enable the Clear CMOS switch. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Audio Card Installation 1. T ake out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card sits on the slot completely .
ASUS Commando 2-25 1 15 2 3 4 5 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 14 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
ASUS Commando 2-27 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information ® COMMANDO COMMANDO IDE connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE 3. ICH8R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
ASUS Commando 2-29 Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to the SA T A device, or connect the right-angle side of the SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS Commando 2-31 7. CPU, chassis, power , and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin CHA_F AN3, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin OPT_F AN1~3) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. AT X p owe r c on nec tor s (24-pin EA TXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS Commando 2-33 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 550 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Normal Loading CPU Intel ® Conroe 1066MHz 2.93GHz 2.93GHz DDR2 667 1GB*2 VGA NVIDIA ® 8800*1 SA T A-HD 4 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM DVD-ROM*1 USB 4 PCI 1 Light Loading CPU Intel ® Conroe 1066MHz 2.
ASUS Commando 2-35 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
ASUS Commando 2-37 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO Reset switch.
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS Commando Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ASUS Commando 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the 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 .
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer .
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS Commando 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu ........................
ASUS Commando 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ASUS Commando 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.
ASUS Commando 4-5 T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS Commando 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS Commando 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system se.
ASUS Commando 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS Commando 4-13 4.3.5 P r i m a r y / S e c o n d a r y / T h i r d / F o u r t h I D E M a s t e r / S l a v e While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology .
ASUS Commando 4-15 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme T weakermenu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Extreme menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS Commando 4-17 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization A vailable DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings * Provided for overclocking purpose only . Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU! FSB T ermination V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.
ASUS Commando 4-19 SB Chipset V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the SB chipset voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.050V] [1.075V] [1.100V] [1.125V] [1.150V] [1.175V] [1.200V] [1.225V] 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] Allows you to set ASUS C.G.I. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM TRRD [10] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/ write command. T o congure this item, highlight it and key in a value (Min=0, Max=15), then press <Enter>.
ASUS Commando 4-21 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values.
ASUS Commando 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
ASUS Commando 4-25 4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller .
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
ASUS Commando 4-27 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss.
ASUS Commando 4-29 Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the optional fan speed and the voltage output. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. CPU Fan Prole [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan.
ASUS Commando 4-31 OPT_Fan1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DUTY CYCLE] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. When this item is set to optional fan control mode. When this item is set to control mode. When this item is set to [DUTY CYCLE], you can congure the Duty Cycle Mode.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS Commando 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
ASUS Commando 4-35 T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted.
ASUS Commando 4-37 4.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS Commando 4-39 4.9 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS Commando Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ..........
ASUS Commando 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS).
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Drivers Installation Wizard Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.
ASUS Commando 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Ai Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron ® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
ASUS Commando 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
ASUS Commando 5-7 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
ASUS Commando 5-9 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.2 SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP ™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC.
ASUS Commando 5-1 1 From the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Denition Audio.
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Jack conguration This screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made.
ASUS Commando 5-13 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP ™ feature, and enable/disable digital output.
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter function.
ASUS Commando 5-15 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect windo.
ASUS Commando 5-17 Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect.
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
ASUS Commando 5-19 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
ASUS Commando 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear , AI N.O.S., AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
ASUS Commando 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.
ASUS Commando 5-25 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
ASUS Commando 5-27 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efcient system operation.
5-28 Chapter 5: Software support If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from the support DVD to a oppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.
ASUS Commando 5-29 5.4.2 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH8R Southbridge chip.
5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
ASUS Commando 5-31 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>.
5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
ASUS Commando 5-33 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>.
5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
ASUS Commando 5-35 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.
5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.
ASUS Commando 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
5-38 Chapter 5: Software support T o install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive.
A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports..
ASUS Commando Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .
ASUS Commando A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.
ASUS Commando A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus E2938 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Asus E2938 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus E2938, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus E2938 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus E2938, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Asus E2938.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Asus E2938. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus E2938 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
