Asus P8B-M - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.5.6 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-18
2.5.7 Installing ASMB5 management card ............................. 2-19
2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ........................... 2-20
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-27
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-27
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-28
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-3
3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-4
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-3
4.1.1
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-3
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.4 Submenu items ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.6 General help ................................................................... 4-9
4.2.7 Configuration fields ......................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.9 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.1
System Date ................................................................. 4-10
4.3.2 System Time ................................................................. 4-10
4.3.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-10
4.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 4-12
4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-14
4.5.1
ACPI Settings ................................................................ 4-14