Asus AT5IONT-I - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
AT5IONT-I Series specifications summary ............................................. viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-3
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-3
1.4.1
Overview ......................................................................... 1-3
1.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................... 1-4
1.5 Expansion slot .............................................................................. 1-5
1.5.1
Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-5
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ....................................... 1-5
1.5.3 PCI Express x4 slot (@ x1 speed, with latch) ................. 1-5
1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 1-6
1.7 Connectors ................................................................................... 1-8
1.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................... 1-8
1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-10
1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-14
1.8.1
Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-14
1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-14
1.8.3 ASUS VideoSecurity ..................................................... 1-15
1.8.4 ASUS Home Theater Gate............................................ 1-17
1.8.5 ASUS @Vibe ................................................................ 1-20
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ................................................... 2-3