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Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR A-DATA Crucial Crucial Transcend Transcend Chip No. SS/ DS K4T51083QC SS Heat-Sink Package SS HYB18T256800AF25F DS HYB18T512160BF-25F SS HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYB18T512800BF25F DS EDD339XX SS K4T51163QC-ZCE7 SS ZCE7K4T51083QC SS ZCE7K4T51083QC DS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS 5JAIIZ9DQQ SS 5JAIIZ9DQQ DS 5ZD22D9GKX DS 6CD22D9GKX SS 6CD22D9GKX DS Heat-Sink Package DS N/A SS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS K4T51083QC SS K4T51083QC DS Part No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN HYS64T64020HU-25F-A HYS64T32000HU-25F-B HYS64T64000HU-25F-B HYS64T128020HU-25F-B M378T6553CZ3-CE7 M378T3354CZ3-CE7 M378T6553CZ3-CE7 M378T2953CZ3-CE7 HYMP564U64BP8-S5 HYMP512U64BP8-S5 HYMP564U64CP8-S5 HYMP512U64CP8-S5 MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X1024-6400C4 M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 BL6464AA804.8FD BL12864AA804.16FD TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J DIMM support A* B* C SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as 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 DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
Product introduction	1
1.1 Welcome!	1
1.2 Package contents	1
1.3 Special features	1
1.3.1 Product highlights	1
1.3.2 Unique features	1
Hardware information	1
2.1 Before you proceed	1
2.2 Motherboard overview	1
2.2.1 Placement direction	1
2.2.2 Screw holes	1
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	1
2.2.4 Layout contents	1
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	1
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	1
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	1
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	1
2.3.4 Installing the optional fan	1
2.4 System memory	1
2.4.1 Overview	1
2.4.2 Memory configurations	1
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	1
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	1
2.5 Expansion slots	1
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	1
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	1
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	1
2.5.4 PCI slots	1
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots	1
2.6 Jumper	1
2.7 Audio Card Installation	1
2.8 Connectors	1
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	1
2.8.2 Internal connectors	1
2.8.3 Onboard switches	1
Powering up	1
3.1 Starting up for the first time	1
3.2 Turning off the computer	1
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	1
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	1
BIOS setup	1
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	1
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	1
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility	1
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	1
4.2 BIOS setup program	1
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	1
4.2.2 Menu bar	1
4.2.3 Navigation keys	1
4.2.4 Menu items	1
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	1
4.2.6 Configuration fields	1
4.2.7 Pop-up window	1
4.2.8 Scroll bar	1
4.2.9 General help	1
4.3 Main menu	1
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	1
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	1
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	1
4.3.4 Language [English]	1
4.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave	1
4.3.6 IDE Configuration	1
4.3.7 System Information	1
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu	1
4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto]	1
4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto]	1
4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto]	1
4.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]	1
4.5 Advanced menu	1
4.5.1 LAN Cable Status	1
4.5.2 USB Configuration	1
4.5.3 CPU Configuration	1
4.5.4 Chipset	1
4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration	1
4.5.6 PCI PnP	1
4.6 Power menu	1
4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	1
4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]	1
4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	1
4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	1
4.6.5 APM Configuration	1
4.6.6 Hardware Monitor	1
4.7 Boot menu	1
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	1
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	1
4.7.3 Security	1
4.8 Tools menu	1
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	1
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	1
4.9 Exit menu	1
Software support	1
5.1 Installing an operating system	1
5.2 Support DVD information	1
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	1
5.2.2 Drivers menu	1
5.2.3 Utilities menu	1
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	1
5.2.5 Manuals menu	1
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information	1
5.2.7 Other information	1
5.3 Software information	1
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	1
5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility	1
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	1
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	1
5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S.	1
5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear	1
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	1
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster	1
5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan	1
5.4 RAID configurations	1
5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	1
5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations	1
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	1
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	1
5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	1
CPU features	1
A.1 Intel® EM64T	1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	1
A.2.1 System requirements	1
A.2.2 Using the EIST	1
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	1
Contents	3
Contents	4
Notices	7
Federal Communications Commission Statement	7
Canadian Department of Communications Statement	7
Safety information	8
Electrical safety	8
Operation safety	8
About this guide	9
How this guide is organized	9
Where to find more information	9
Conventions used in this guide	10
Typography	10
Commando specifications summary	11
Commando specifications summary	12
Commando specifications summary	13
Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 Unique features	20
Hardware information	23
2.1 Before you proceed	25
2.2 Motherboard overview	26
2.2.1 Placement direction	26
2.2.2 Screw holes	26
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	27
2.2.4 Layout contents	28
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	30
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	31
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	33
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.3.4 Installing the optional fan	37
2.4 System memory	38
2.4.1 Overview	38
2.4.2 Memory configurations	39
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-800 MHz capability	40
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-667 MHz capability	41
Commando Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-533 MHz capability	42
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	43
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	43
2.5 Expansion slots	44
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	44
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	44
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	45
2.5.4 PCI slots	46
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots	46
2.6 Jumper	47
2.7 Audio Card Installation	48
2.8 Connectors	49
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	49
2.8.2 Internal connectors	51
2.8.3 Onboard switches	61
Powering up	63
3.1 Starting up for the first time	65
3.2 Turning off the computer	66
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	66
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	66
BIOS setup	67
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	69
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	69
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	72
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	73
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility	74
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	76
4.2 BIOS setup program	77
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	78
4.2.2 Menu bar	78
4.2.3 Navigation keys	78
4.2.4 Menu items	79
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	79
4.2.6 Configuration fields	79
4.2.7 Pop-up window	79
4.2.8 Scroll bar	79
4.2.9 General help	79
4.3 Main menu	80
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	80
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	80
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	80
4.3.4 Language [English]	80
4.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave	81
4.3.6 IDE Configuration	82
4.3.7 System Information	83
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu	84
4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto]	84
4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto]	87
4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto]	87
4.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]	87
4.5 Advanced menu	89
4.5.1 LAN Cable Status	89
4.5.2 USB Configuration	90
4.5.3 CPU Configuration	91
4.5.4 Chipset	92
4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration	93
4.5.6 PCI PnP	94
4.6 Power menu	95
4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	95
4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]	95
4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	95
4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	95
4.6.5 APM Configuration	96
4.6.6 Hardware Monitor	97
4.7 Boot menu	100
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	100
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	101
4.7.3 Security	102
4.8 Tools menu	105
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	105
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	106
4.9 Exit menu	107
Software support	109
5.1 Installing an operating system	111
5.2 Support DVD information	111
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	111
5.2.2 Drivers menu	112
5.2.3 Utilities menu	113
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	114
5.2.5 Manuals menu	115
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information	115
5.2.7 Other information	116
5.3 Software information	118
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	118
5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility	120
Audio Setup Wizard	121
Jack configuration	122
Adjust microphone volume	122
Adjust speaker volume	122
Audio preferences	123
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	125
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	131
5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S.	133
5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear	134
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	135
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster	136
5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan	137
5.4 RAID configurations	138
5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	139
5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations	139
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	147
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	147
5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	147
CPU features	149
A.1 Intel® EM64T	151
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	151
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	151
A.2.1 System requirements	151
A.2.2 Using the EIST	152
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	153
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology	153

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Commando Motherboard Qualiﬁed Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

SS/

Part No.

DIMM support

512MB

KINGSTON

K4T51083QC

KVR800D2N5/512

•

1024MB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN

•

512MB

Qimonda

HYB18T256800AF25F

HYS64T64020HU-25F-A

•

256MB

Qimonda

HYB18T512160BF-25F

HYS64T32000HU-25F-B

•

512MB

Qimonda

HYB18T512800BF25F

HYS64T64000HU-25F-B

•

1024MB

Qimonda

HYB18T512800BF25F

HYS64T128020HU-25F-B

•

512MB

SAMSUNG

EDD339XX

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

•

256MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51163QC-ZCE7

M378T3354CZ3-CE7

•

512MB

SAMSUNG

ZCE7K4T51083QC

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

•

1024MB

SAMSUNG

ZCE7K4T51083QC

M378T2953CZ3-CE7

•

512MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821BFP-S5

HYMP564U64BP8-S5

•

1024MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821BFP-S5

HYMP512U64BP8-S5

•

512MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-S5

HYMP564U64CP8-S5

•

1024MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-S5

HYMP512U64CP8-S5

•

512MB

MICRON

5JAIIZ9DQQ

MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3

•

1024MB

MICRON

5JAIIZ9DQQ

MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3

•

1024MB

MICRON

5ZD22D9GKX

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

•

512MB

MICRON

6CD22D9GKX

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

•

1024MB

MICRON

6CD22D9GKX

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

•

1024MB

CORSAIR

Heat-Sink Package

CM2X1024-6400C4

•

512MB

A-DATA

N/A

M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52

•

512MB

Crucial

Heat-Sink Package

BL6464AA804.8FD

•

1024MB

Crucial

Heat-Sink Package

BL12864AA804.16FD

•

512MB

Transcend

K4T51083QC

TS64MLQ64V8J

•

1024MB

Transcend

K4T51083QC

TS128MLQ64V8J

•

SS - Single-sided

DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

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 DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.