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Contents
2.6
Jumpers
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2-24
2.7
Onboard switches
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2-26
2.8
Connectors
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2-27
2.8.1
Rear panel connectors
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2-27
2.8.2
Internal connectors
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2-29
2.9
Installing the additional heatsink fan
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2-39
2.10
Starting up for the first time
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2-40
2.11
Turning off the computer
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2-41
2.11.1
Using the OS shut down function
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2-41
2.11.2
Using the dual function power switch
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2-41
Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
3.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
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3-1
3.1.1
ASUS Update utility
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3-1
3.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
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3-4
3.1.3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
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3-5
3.2
BIOS setup program
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3-6
3.2.1
BIOS menu screen
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3-7
3.2.2
Menu bar
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3-7
3.2.3
Navigation keys
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3-7
3.2.4
Menu items
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3-8
3.2.5
Sub-menu items
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3-8
3.2.6
Configuration fields
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3-8
3.2.7
Pop-up window
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3-8
3.2.8
Scroll bar
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3-8
3.2.9
General help
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3-8
3.3
Main menu
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3-9
3.3.1
System Time
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3-9
3.3.2
System Date
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3-9
3.3.3
Language
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3-9
3.3.4
SATA 1-6
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3-10
3.3.5
Storage Configuration
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3-11
3.3.6
AHCI Configuration
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3-12
3.3.7
System Information
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3-13
3.4
Ai Tweaker menu
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3-14
3.4.1
Ai Overclock Tuner
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3-14