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  • Page 1 G-SURF365...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents....................... iii Notices......................vi Safety.information..................vii About.this.guide..................viii G-SURF365 specifications summary............x Chapter.1:. Product.introduction. 1.1. Welcome!..................1-2 1.2. Package.contents................1-2 1.3. Special.features................1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-5 1.4.

  • Page 4: Contents

    Chapter.2:. BIOS.setup. 2.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ............2-9 2.2.
  • Page 5 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-37 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-38 2.7.3 Security ................. 2-39 2.8. Tools.menu.................. 2-41 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-41 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-42 2.9. Exit.menu..................2-43 Chapter.3:. Software.support. 3.1. Installing.an.operating.system............ 3-2 3.2.

  • Page 6: Notices

    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 cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety.information

    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 cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About.this.guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS.websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional.documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 9 Conventions.used.in.this.guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: G-Surf365 Specifications Summary

    G-SURF365 specifications summary CPU. Support AMD Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 ® X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Chipset NVIDIA nForce 630a System.bus...
  • Page 11 G-SURF365 specifications summary BIOS.features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Rear.panel.I/O 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x G-Guardian port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio ports Internal.I/O.connectors...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 15: Special.features

    64-bit or 32-bit architecture. NVIDIA .nForce™.630a... ® The NVIDIA nForce™ 630a MCP delivers NVIDIA Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA ® ® ® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS G-SURF365...

  • Page 16: High Definition Audio

    Dual.channel.DDR2.800.. DDR2 800 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-14 for details. PCI.Express™.interface.. The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    See pages 1-36 to 1-39 for deails. ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-36 for details. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3..
  • Page 18 The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 19: Before.you.proceed

    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 motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® G-SURF365 Standby Powered G-SURF365.Onboard.LED Power ASUS G-SURF365...

  • Page 20: Motherboard.overview

    NUT4 Socket AM2 USB34 USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 Top:Line In Marvell 88E1116 Center:Line Out CHA_FAN Bottom:Mic In ATX12V ® NVIDIA ® nForce630a G-SURF365 ALC662 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Super CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell PCI2 CMOS Power SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS USB56 COM1 USBPW1-4 CLRTC...

  • Page 21: Placement Direction

    1.5.3. Screw.holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place.this.side.towards. the.rear.of.the.chassis ® G-SURF365 ASUS G-SURF365...

  • Page 22: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    CPU! 1.6.1. Installing.the.CPU To install a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® G-SURF365 G-SURF365.CPU.Socket.AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket.lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
  • Page 23 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR ® G-SURF365 G-SURF365.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS G-SURF365 1-11...

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2. Installing.the.heatsink.and.fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 25 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS G-SURF365 1-13...

  • Page 26: System.memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ® G-SURF365 G-SURF365.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1...
  • Page 27 Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors list. Important.notice.on.installing.Windows .XP.32-bit.version ® If you install Windows XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation ®...
  • Page 28 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability DIMM.socket.support.(Optional) Size Vendor .Chip.No. SS/DS Part.No. 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/512 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 KVR800D2N5/1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2ULK2/1G 2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2ULK2/2G 512MB Qimonda...
  • Page 29 Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C KLCB68F-36KH5 512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX KLCC28F-A8KB5 1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX KLCD48F-A8KB5 512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T6UA512C5 1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T6UB1GC5 2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C NT512T64U88B0BY-3C 512MB A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL6E8E63B-6E1K 1024MB A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL7E8E63B-6E1K ASUS G-SURF365 1-17...
  • Page 30 A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. DDR2.DIMM.notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS G-SURF365 1-19...

  • Page 32: Expansion.slots

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 33: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS G-SURF365 1-21...

  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    1.8.3. PCI.slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 1.8.4. PCI.Express.x16.slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS G-SURF365 1-23...

  • Page 36: Usb Device Wake-Up

    USBPW5-6 ® G-SURF365 +5VSB (Default) G-SURF365 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. •...

  • Page 37: 1.10 Connectors

    Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset. 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Surround Surround Lime Headphone/Front Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer ASUS G-SURF365 1-25...
  • Page 38 USB.2.0.ports.1.and.2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB.2.0.ports.3.and.4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2.keyboard.port.(purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 39: Internal Connectors

    By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® G-SURF365 CHASSIS (Default) G-SURF365.Chassis.intrusion.connector ASUS G-SURF365 1-27...
  • Page 40 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). PRI_IDE NOTE:.Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. ® G-SURF365 G-SURF365.IDE.connector PIN 1 Drive jumper setting Mode.of. Cable.connector device(s)
  • Page 41 RAID manual in the support CD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the onboard SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID controller]. See the page 2-16 for details. ASUS G-SURF365 1-29...
  • Page 42 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA_FAN ® +12V G-SURF365 Rotation G-SURF365.Fan.connectors Digital.audio.connector.(4-1.pin.SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 43 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Optical.drive.audio.in.connector.(4-pin.CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® Left Audio Channel G-SURF365 Ground Ground Right Audio Channel G-SURF365.Internal.audio.connector ASUS G-SURF365 1-31...
  • Page 44 The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 ® G-SURF365 G-SURF365.COM.port.connector 10.. Front.panel.audio.connector.(10-1.pin.AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
  • Page 45 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended.Power.Supply.Wattage.Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS G-SURF365 1-33...
  • Page 46 12.. LPT.connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ® G-SURF365 Pin 1 G-SURF365.Parallel.port.connector The LPT module is purchased seperately. 1-34...

  • Page 47: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •. Reset.button. This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS G-SURF365 1-35...

  • Page 48: 1.11 G-Guardian

    1.11 G-Guardian 1.11.1. Installing.the.Memory.Lock Locate the two (2) screw holes near the DIMM sockets. Select one of the two screw holes and place a memory lock module on it. Secure the memory lock module with one screw. Repeat step 2 - 3 to attach the other memory lock module.

  • Page 49: Installing The Back I/O Lock

    Follow the direction of the arrows and carefully squeeze the latches. Push and remove the cap from the back I/O lock module. Attach the external device(s) to the back I/O port(s). Bend the device wire to a U-shaped curve. ASUS G-SURF365 1-37...
  • Page 50 Insert the curved wire into the G- Guardian port on the rear panel. Inside the chassis, hook the curved wire with the back I/O lock module. Rotate the back I/O lock module to prevent the hooked wire from coming off. Follow the direction of the arrow to install the lock module to the position labelled CABLE.LOCK on...
  • Page 51 10. Secure the back I/O lock module with two (2) screws. 11. Install the cap back to the back I/O lock module. 12. The photo on the right shows the completion of the back I/O lock installation. ASUS G-SURF365 1-39...
  • Page 52 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 53: 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. BIOS setup...

  • Page 54: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS.AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 55: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Computer. ® c. Right-click Floppy.Disk.Drive.then click Format to display the Format.3. 1/2.Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create.an.MS-DOS.startup.disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS G-SURF365...

  • Page 56: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2.utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 57: Afudos Utility

    Extension.name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...

  • Page 58: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 59: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.4. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3.utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 60 Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 61: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 62 Updating.the.BIOS.through.the.Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start. ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update.BIOS.from. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the.Internet.option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

  • Page 64: Bios.setup.program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2.2.3. Navigation.keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4. Menu.items Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [06:22:54] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 07/26/2007] The highlighted item on the menu select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to...

  • Page 67: Main.menu

    2.3.3. Legacy.Diskette.A.[1.44M,.3.5.in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2.3.4.. Language.[Chinese(GB)] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(GB)] [English] ASUS G-SURF365 2-15...

  • Page 68: Ide Configuration

    2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration Disabled: disables...

  • Page 69: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO.Mode.[Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS G-SURF365 2-17...

  • Page 70: Sata1/2

    DMA.Mode.[Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART.Monitoring.[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit.Data.Transfer.[Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7.
  • Page 71 |Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART.Monitoring.[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit.Data.Transfer.[Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G-SURF365 2-19...

  • Page 72: System Information

    2.3.8. System.Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version :0113 Build Date :11/12/07 Processor Type :AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ Speed :2200MHz Count Select Screen...

  • Page 73: Extreme.tweaker.menu

    Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. Overclock Profile Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. CPU.Level.Up Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. ASUS G-SURF365 2-21...
  • Page 74 The following items appear only when you set the Ai.Overclocking.item to [Manual]. OC.From.CPU.Level.Up.[Auto] After you select a CPU level, the CPU.Frequency(MHz), Vcore.Voltage.Offset, and Memory.Voltage items will be adjusted accordingly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Athlon64 3800+] [Athlon64 4000+] CPU.Frequency(MHz).[220.0] Allows you to select the target CPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency.

  • Page 75: Memory Configuration

    Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency (CL) mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS G-SURF365 2-23...
  • Page 76 TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Sets the TRAS mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [17 CLK] [18 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Sets the TRRD mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] TRC [Auto] Sets the TRC mode.

  • Page 77: Ecc Configuration

    Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the data cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS G-SURF365 2-25...

  • Page 78: Vcore Voltage

    2.4.9. Vcore.Voltage.[Auto] Allows you to select the Processor vcore voltage or set it to auto for safe mode. The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU type. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.125V] [1.150V] [1.175V] [1.200V] [1.225V] [1.250V] [1.275V] [1.300V] [1.325V] [1.350V] 2.4.10.

  • Page 79: Advanced.menu

    GART.Error.Reporting.[Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode.Updation.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G-SURF365 2-27...

  • Page 80: Chipset

    Secure.Virtual.Machine.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool‘n’Quiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2. Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter>...
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard.LAN.[Auto] Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS G-SURF365 2-29...

  • Page 82: Pci Pnp

    2.5.4. 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.

  • Page 83: Usb Configuration

    (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS G-SURF365 2-31...
  • Page 84 USB.2.0.Controller.Mode.[HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS.EHCI.Hand-Off.[Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 85: Power.menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS G-SURF365 2-33...

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    2.6.4 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power button Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] is pressed. Power On By PCI Device [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]...

  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. ASUS G-SURF365 2-35...
  • Page 88 Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only if you set the Smart Q-Fan Function to [Enabled].

  • Page 89: Boot.menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxth Drive] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS G-SURF365 2-37...

  • Page 90: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full.Screen.Logo.[Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. Add.On.ROM.Display.Mode.[Force.BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On]...

  • Page 91: Security

    If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9..Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS G-SURF365 2-39...
  • Page 92 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] User.Access.Level.[Full.Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

  • Page 93: Tools.menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 94: Asus O.c. Profile

    2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed...

  • Page 95: Exit.menu

    This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit.&.Save.Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS G-SURF365 2-43...
  • Page 96 2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 97: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 98: Chapter 3: Software Support

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1. Running.the.support.CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 99: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS.InstAll.-.Drivers.Installation.Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.

  • Page 100: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. ASUS.Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a ®...

  • Page 101: Make Disk Menu

    ® system. NVIDIA.32/64bit.SATA/RAID.Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for 32/64bit Windows ® operating system. NVIDIA.Vista32/64.SATA/RAID.Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for 32/64bit Windows ® Vista operating system. ASUS G-SURF365...

  • Page 102: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 3.2.6. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 103: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard.Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse.this.CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS G-SURF365...
  • Page 104 Technical.support.Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 3: Software support...

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