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Contents
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-21
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-23
1.11 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 1-29
1.12 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-31
1.13 Software support ........................................................................ 1-32
1.13.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32
1.13.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................... 2-4
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-7
2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-11
2.3.1 System Language ..........................................................2-11
2.3.2 System Date ..................................................................2-11
2.3.3 System Time ..................................................................2-11
2.3.4 Security ..........................................................................2-11
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-13
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ........................................................ 2-13
2.4.2 Memory Frequency ....................................................... 2-14
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode ............................................. 2-14
2.4.4 OC Tuner ...................................................................... 2-14
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 2-14
2.4.6 CPU Power Management ............................................. 2-14
2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign .................................................. 2-15
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage .............................................................. 2-16
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage .............................................................. 2-16
2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage .......................................................... 2-16
2.4.11 PCH Voltage ................................................................ 2-16
2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration ................................................... 2-16
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................ 2-16
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