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Commando Motherboard - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 2
for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 3
this guide ix Commando Memory configurations 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-19 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-20 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-22 2.5.5 PCI Express - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 4
3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 5
29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 6
ASUS Q-Fan 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-37 Appendix: CPU - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 7
, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 8
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 9
support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 10
of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 11
CPU support list Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) 2 x PCI Express - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 12
- O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 1 x LCD Poster 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x S/PDIF output port (Optical - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 13
cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O shield User's manual USB2.0 port module IEEE1394 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector 7 x cable ties InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Booster - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 17
1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD In�ter� Vid� eo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS Commando 1- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 18
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��2�-�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. Intel P965 Chipset The Intel® P965 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 architecture, 1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 19
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® P965 Express PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 20
the motherboard, and most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 21
boot error messages instead of codes that other debug cards show. This unique feature allows you to easily find out which devices fail during the boot process, eliminating guesswork and allowing you to solve the problem immediately. Onboard Switches A power-on button, a resetbutton, and a clear CMOS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 22
MP3, WMA, CD, and other sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 23
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 24
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 25
you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® COMMANDO SB_PWR COMMANDO Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 26
. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 27
88E8056 Intel® P965 AUDIO1 CHA_FAN2 ADH PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 COMMANDO PCI2 PCI3 OPT_TEMP1 OPT_FAN1 CHASSIS Intel® ICH8R SATA56 SATA34 SATA12 Marvell 88E8001 TSB43AB22A PCIEX16_2 IE1394_2 PCI4 OPT_TEMP3 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_FAN3 OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 USB910 CR2032 3V Lithium BATTERY CMOS Power - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 28
contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LCD Poster 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4 7. IEEE 1394a - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 29
) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) 11. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-35 2-36 Onboard switches 1. Clear CMOS switch 2. Power-on switch 3. Reset switch Page 2-37 2-37 2-38 ASUS Commando 2- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 30
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. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 32
retention tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN2 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 33
heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS Commando 2- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 34
fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® COMMANDO COMMANDO CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 35
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 B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 36
after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 37
the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to any of the OPT_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 38
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. DDR2 DIMMs are - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 39
) mode. • If you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 40
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 41
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB AU512E667C5KBGC KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 JM388Q643A-6 T6UB1GC5 TB3D2667C58S TB4D2667C58D DIMM support A* B* C ASUS Commando 2-17 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 42
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 SS T5UA512C4 DS T5UB1G8C4 DIMM support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 43
a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Commando 2-19 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 44
. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 45
- - - - USB controller 5 - shared - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - shared - - - - - - Azalia - - - - - - shared - ASUS Commando 2-21 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 46
slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot (blue) PCI slot PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot (blue) PCI slot 2-22 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 47
to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • To prevent accidental pressing of the Clear CMOS switch, the CLRTC_EN jumper default setting disables the switch. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 48
1. Take out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 4. The above photo shows the audio card installed on the motherboard. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 49
14 13 12 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. 3. LCD Poster. This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 50
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 configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Microphone port (pink - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 51
DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS Commando 2-27 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 52
Intel® ICH8R RAID controller. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the [Configure SATA ® COMMANDO SATA2 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 53
4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 54
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. ® COMMANDO PIN1 IE1394_2 +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- COMMANDO IEEE 1394 connector You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 55
GND CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation • CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, and OPT_FAN 1~3 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS Commando 2-31 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 56
. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR EATX12V ® COMMANDO COMMANDO ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 57
PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500 W to 600 W power or above to ensure the system stability. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU Intel® Kentsfield 1066MHz 2.66GHz DDR2 800 1 GB*4 VGA ASUS EAX1950 *2 SATA-HD 6 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM DVD-ROM*1 USB 10 PCI page) ASUS Commando 2-33 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 58
Power supply requirements Normal Loading CPU Intel® Conroe 1066MHz�2�.�9�3�G�H��z DDR2 667 1GB*2 VGA NVIDIA® 8800*1 SATA-HD 4 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM DVD-ROM*1 USB 4 PCI 1 Io_max (A) Io_rms (A) Vout (V) Po_max (W) Po_rms (W) +12V-V2 +12V-V1 (CPU4 PIN) (24PIN) 10.5 4.81 7.21 3.72 12.03 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 59
system beeps and warnings BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 60
a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 61
for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Clear CMOS switch Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO CMOS switch To prevent accidental pressing of the Clear CMOS switch - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 62
3. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. ® COMMANDO COMMANDO Reset switch 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 63
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 64
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 65
beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 66
computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Click the Start button then on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 67
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 68
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-16 4.5 Advanced menu 4-21 4.6 Power menu 4-27 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 69
the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 70
update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 71
. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 72
Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 73
update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 74
) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 75
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 76
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 77
under the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Commando 4- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 78
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 79
shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 80
menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] Primary IDE Master - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 81
Main BIOS SETUP supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 82
Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA As [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 83
automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0102 Build Date : 11/23/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Available : 256 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 84
when you set AI Tuning to [Manual] or [AI N.O.S.]. The items vary depending on which option you select. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 85
91] ~ [149] [150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] ] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V] [1.1875V] [1.1750V] [1.1625V] [1.1500V] [1.1375V] [1.1250V] [1.1125V] [1.1000V] ASUS Commando 4-17 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 86
the CPU! termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. NB VCore [Auto] Configuration options: [1.975V] [2.000V] [2.025V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory [DDRII_REF+30mv] SB Vcore (SATA,PCIE) [Auto] Configuration options: - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 87
). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters Recovery Time [6 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks]~[6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM TRFC [42 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks] [30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks] ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 88
press . Write to Precharge Delay [10] To configure this item, highlight it and key in a value (Min=0, Max=31), then press . 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 89
Extreme Tweaker LAN Cable Status USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-21 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 90
Advanced Options Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Enabled Disabled USB Functions Legacy USB Support Port 64/60 Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 91
operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 92
North Bridge features. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 93
Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure W83627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCI LAN_1 enable or disable the LCD poster back light. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Commando 4-25 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 94
] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 95
you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-27 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 96
4.6.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 97
If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS Commando 4-29 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 98
Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: �[O��p�t�im��a�l�]�[�S�i�le speed and the voltage output. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 99
Vcore Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, NB Vcore, DDR Voltage, DDR Termination Voltage, SB Chipset Voltage, SB (SATA PCIE) Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS Commando 4-31 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 100
Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 101
Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 102
to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change password - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 103
then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS Commando 4-35 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 104
password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 105
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: Commando VER: 0106 DATE: 11/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Commando 4-37 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 106
O.C. Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: Commando VER: 0104 DATE: 11/24/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 4-38 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 107
default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Commando 4-39 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 108
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 110
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 111
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 112
the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 113
update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 114
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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 115
(PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Commando 5- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 116
screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 117
Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS Commando 5- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 118
when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 119
Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS Commando 5- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 120
to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make sure that - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 121
® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS Commando 5-11 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 122
Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 123
. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. ASUS Commando 5-13 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 124
can enable it for a better recording quality. Voice Recording Receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and eliminates interferences including neighboring speakers and reverberations. Speaker Phone function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 125
computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 126
Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 127
sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 128
Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 129
Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD ASUS Commando 5-19 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 130
physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 131
support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions AI Booster ASUS Commando Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan 5- - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 132
open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 133
This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 134
AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear button on the - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 135
AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS Commando 5-25 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 136
the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 137
from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan button on the AI Suite mAIn window. Click the at the bottom to save the setup. ASUS Commando click to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan mode 5-27 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 138
motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH8R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 139
press . 5. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the options. 6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS Commando 5-29 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 140
connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Disks: Port RAID BIOS setup screens shown in - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 141
This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights to configure as RAID. This pop‑up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX . ASUS Commando 5-31 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 142
volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 143
Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS Commando 5-33 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 144
Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 145
RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS Commando 5-35 - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 146
disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop‑up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 147
screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH8R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 148
driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R) and JMicron JMB363. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 149
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 150
Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS Commando - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 151
® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 152
, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 153
• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you - Asus COMMANDO | Commando User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 154
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