Asus DSBF-DM/SAS - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-32
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-32
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-33
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility .. 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 4-3
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Legend bar ...................................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-8
4.2.6 Configuration fields ......................................................... 4-8
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 General help ................................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.1 System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx] ............................................. 4-10
4.3.2 System Time: [xx:xx:xx] ................................................ 4-10
4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] ......................................... 4-10
4.3.4 IDE Configuration ...........................................................4-11
4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 .............. 4-13
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-14
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16
4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ....................................... 4-16
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration ................................................... 4-20
4.4.3 PCI Configuration .......................................................... 4-22
4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ......................................... 4-23
4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration ................................. 4-24
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration ....................................................... 4-26
4.4.7 Power On Configuration ................................................ 4-27
4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-28