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iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ viSafety information ..............................................................................viiAbout this guide ..................................................................
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iv Contents Chapter2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ..................................2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ...................................................32.1.3 AFUDOS utility .............
Page 6 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; interference that may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
vi 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 cau...
Page 7 - vii; Safety information; Electrical safety; a qualified service technician or your retailer.; Operation safety; qualified service technician or your retailer.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 cab...
Page 8 - viii; About this guide; configuring the motherboard.; How this guide is organized; warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts:• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technolog...
Page 9 - ix; Conventions used in this guide; Typography; Command
ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the c...
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Page 13 - This chapter describes the motherboard
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 14 - Onboard LED; shows the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any m...
Page 15 - Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; chassis as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes; motherboard to the chassis.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1- 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and...
Page 16 - Chapter 1: Product introduction; Motherboard layout; Intel; The IEEE 19a port on the rear panel, the IE 19_2 connector,
1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Motherboard layout CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD S u p e r I/ O Intel FWH 4Mb ATX12V FLOPPY AAFP DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) SB_PWR1 F_PANEL CHASSIS USB78 USB56 PCI1 Intel ® GMCH 945GC Intel ® ICH7 CPU_FAN PRI_IDE EA TXPWR SPDIF_OUT PS/2KBMS T:...
Page 17 - Installling the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-5 1.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® processor in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel ® Pentiu...
Page 20 - Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan an...
Page 21 - can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.; Push down two fasteners at a time
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-9 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. . When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5GC-TVM SE/ S CPU_FAN GN...
Page 22 - Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. . Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disenga...
Page 23 - The narrow end of the groove; detailed information on CPU fan installation.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-11 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-al...
Page 24 - System memory; Overview; • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum; Memory configurations
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 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 20-pin footprint compared to the 1-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs ...
Page 25 - DDR2 Qualified Vendors List; latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.; DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List; DS; one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.; DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-1 1.4.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM s...
Page 29 - Expansion slots; Installing an expansion card; Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-17 1.5 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. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read ...
Page 30 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 System CMOS/R...
Page 31 - PCI slots; PCI specifications. The figure shows; PCI Express x16; The figure shows a graphics card; PCI Express x1
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-19 1.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. Th...
Page 32 - Jumpers; Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM d...
Page 33 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to; LAN port; LAN port LED indications
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-21 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a t...
Page 34 - ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange — — Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black — Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray — — — Side...
Page 35 - Internal connectors; end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.; P5GC-TVM SE/S Floppy disk drive connector
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-23 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave ...
Page 37 - output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector; The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.; This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port; The Serial port module is purchased separately.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-25 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)(Optional) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased separat...
Page 38 - ATX power connectors; • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when; This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power; PLED
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors co...
Page 39 - connector at the back of the optical drive.; Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this; These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional; CD
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-27 9. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) ...
Page 40 - a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component; P5GC-TVM SE/S Analog front panel connector; AAFP; P5GC-TVM SE/S Chassis intrusion connector; CHASSIS
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-...
Page 41 - Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so will
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 1-29 ® P5GC-TVM SE/ S P5GC-TVM SE/S IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_2 1 GND +12V TPB2- GND TP A2- +12V TPB2+ GND TP A2+ 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) optional This connector is for additional IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , t...
Page 42 - button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF; the connector description below for details.; IDE LED RESET
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seco...
Page 43 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-1 2 Chapter 2: 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.
Page 44 - Chapter 2: BIOS setup; Managing and updating your BIOS; (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy; Creating a bootable floppy disk; Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.; motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy d...
Page 45 - ASUS EZ Flash utility; file for the motherboard and rename the same to; • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-3 d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility Th...
Page 46 - AFUDOS utility; the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
Page 47 - Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GCTVM.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ...
Page 48 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility; support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk; To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 CD or the floppy d...
Page 49 - Installing ASUS Update; To install ASUS Update:; ASUS Update utility; the motherboard BIOS in Windows; Quit all Windows
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-7 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Up...
Page 50 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 f...
Page 51 - BIOS setup program; reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section; Load Default
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, ...
Page 52 - Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration; BIOS menu screen; Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.; Navigation keys
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 08/03/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Third IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave : :[N...
Page 53 - Menu items; displays the specific items for that menu.; Configuration fields; These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-; that do not fit on the screen. Press the; General help
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A so...
Page 54 - Main menu; When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,; Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ...
Page 55 - Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave; item then press to display the IDE device information.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-13 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 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. The BIOS a...
Page 56 - Selects the PIO mode.; if you wish to configure the item.; Sets the Serial ATA configuration.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitorin...
Page 57 - System Information; AMI BIOS; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.; System Memory
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-15 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Di...
Page 58 - Advanced menu; and other system devices.; Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.; Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.; USB Configuration; The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Function [Enabled] Allows yo...
Page 59 - CPU Configuration; automatically detects.; Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-17 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [21] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Us...
Page 60 - Chipset
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequenc...
Page 61 - Onboard Devices Configuration; Sets the internal graphics mode.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-19 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN BOOT ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel...
Page 63 - PCI PnP; for legacy ISA devices.; Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.; system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-21 2.4.5 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. Take caution when ch...
Page 64 - Power menu; Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] A...
Page 65 - APM Configuration; Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the; first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-23 2.5.5 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Enabled or disable APM. APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems...
Page 66 - When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pow...
Page 67 - Hardware Monitor; display the detected temperatures.; The CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you enable the CPU
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-25 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Start PWM [A...
Page 68 - The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Start PWM [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating at low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires m...
Page 69 - Boot Settings Configuration; Boot menu; Boot Device Priority; on the number of devices installed in the system.
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-27 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Aut...
Page 70 - Sets the display mode for option ROM.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen L...
Page 71 - Security; Change Supervisor Password
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-29 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an it...
Page 72 - you to change other security settings.; Change User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access ...
Page 73 - An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even; Exit menu; Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
ASUS P5GC-TVM SE/S 2-31 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making you...
Page 74 - Exit & Discard Changes; made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than; Discard Changes; This option allows you to load the default values for each of the
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes T...