Asus Motherboard PSCH-SR User Manual
Asus Motherboard PSCH-SR User Manual

Asus Motherboard PSCH-SR User Manual

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  • Page 1 PSCH-SR Series User Guide...
  • 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

    Notices ... v Safety information ... vi About this guide ... vii PSCH-SR specifications summary ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard installation ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS ... 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file ... 4-4 BIOS Setup program ... 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ...
  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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 6: Electrical Safety

    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.
  • Page 7 This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 9 - Single channel Ultra320 SCSI connector (for RAID 0, Graphics ATI Rage™ XL PCI graphics controller with 8 MB VRAM Intel Intel ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS Update (continued on the next page) ® Pentium™ 4 Prescott processors with ®...
  • Page 10 PCI 2.2, PCI-X 1.0a, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12in x 9.8in (30.5 cm x 25 cm) Device drivers Management software System utilities ASUS contact information...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 13 Thank you for buying the ASUS The ASUS PSCH-SR series motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel package coupled with the Intel powerful server/workstation platform solution.
  • Page 14: Product Highlights

    1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology ® The motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium™ 4 processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The processor with 1 MB/512 KB L2 cache includes a 800/533/400 MHz system bus and features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and new power design that allow up to 3.4+ GHz core frequencies .
  • Page 15: Integrated Graphics

    Server management With the onboard Baseboard Management Connector (BMC) for the ASUS server management card, managing your server motherboard has never been this easy. ASUS server management cards fully conform to the IPMI1.5 or 2.0 versions. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the Winbond ASIC.
  • Page 16: Asus Unique Features

    ASUS Update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user- friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard installation ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-7 System memory ... 2-11 Expansion slots ... 2-14 Jumpers ... 2-17 Connectors ... 2-22 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 19: Power Led

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR Onboard LED ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power...
  • Page 20: Placement Direction

    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 may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 21: Motherboard Layouts

    PCI2 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) RAGE XL Intel Controller 6300ESB VGA_EN1 PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) LOCATOR1 FLOPPY1 The BMCSOCKET1 slot is reserved for a server management card. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 Socket 478 ® ® PSCH-SR CPU_FAN1 CLRTC1...
  • Page 22 SATA model PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Intel 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet USB2.0 Top: T: USB1 LAN1 B: USB2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN2 DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN_LED1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN_EN1 LAN_EN2 BUZZER1...
  • Page 23 PCI2 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) RAGE XL Intel Controller 6300ESB VGA_EN1 PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) LOCATOR1 FLOPPY1 The BMCSOCKET1 slot is reserved for a server management card. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 Socket 478 ® ® PSCH-SR CPU_FAN1 CLRTC1...
  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. DDR DIMM 2. PCI Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2. Integrated LAN controllers (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 3. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4. SATA/SCSI jumper controller (3-pin SASI_EN1) 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 6.
  • Page 25: Overview

    Gold Mark triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 26 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.
  • Page 27: Installing The Optional Cpu Heatsink And Thermal Plate

    Refer to the picture below for the correct matching of the motherboard and thermal plate holes. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 28 2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 3. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.
  • Page 29: Overview

    Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will function in single channel mode. • Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB. Refer to Table 2 for configurations. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 104 Pins 80 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2...
  • Page 30 Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type Single-channel (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) Dual-channel (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2: Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB...
  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip...
  • Page 32: Installing An Expansion Card

    In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one 64-bit PCI-X slot and two 32-bit PCI slots. 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.
  • Page 33: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    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 PSCH-SR motherboard Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller...
  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    2.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIX1 and PCI3 slots. Long PCI cards installed in the PCI2 slot may interfere with the SATA connectors.
  • Page 35 The LAN_EN1 jumper is for the LAN1 port controlled by the Intel 82547GI LAN controller while the LAN_EN2 jumper is for the LAN2 port controlled by the Intel ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR LAN Controller Jumper ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard KBPWR1 +5VSB (Default) ® 82541GI LAN controller.
  • Page 36 3. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the onboard graphics controller. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR VGA Setting 4. SATA/SCSI controller jumper (3-pin SASI_EN1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the SATA controller (on SATA models) or the SCSI controller (on SCSI models).
  • Page 37: Clear Rtc Ram

    ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 2-19...
  • Page 38 6. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin J5) This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it gets corrupted or destroyed. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR Force BIOS Recovery Setting This jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. To update the BIOS: 1.
  • Page 39 9. Serial ROM initialization jumper (3-pin J2) SATA models only. This jumper allows you to enable or disable the serial ROM for Serial ATA devices. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR SATA Setting ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 1-2 Adjust to -5% 2-3 Adjust to +5% Enable Disable (Default)
  • Page 40: Rear Panel Connectors

    2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN1 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is controlled by the ®...
  • Page 41: Internal Connectors

    This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to system front panel components. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR Front Panel SMBus Connector ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard PSUSMB1 FPSMB1 2-23...
  • Page 42 3. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1 [black]) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to system backplane components such as SATA or SCSI backplanes. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ®...
  • Page 43 The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA100 cable is intentional. • For UltraATA IDE devices, use the 80-conductor IDE cable. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR IDE Connectors ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard SEC_IDE1 PIN 1 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 44 6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133).
  • Page 45 The Adaptec devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 8. LAN LED connector (4-pin LAN_LED1) This connector is for the LAN activity LEDs in the system front panel. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR LANLED Connector ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID1 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1...
  • Page 46 9. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an ATX 12 V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 47 12. Locator connector (6-pin LOCATOR) This connector controls the locator LEDs in the system front or rear panel. By default, this connector comes without a jumper. ® PSCH-SR PSCH-SR LOCATOR Connector ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard SCSIA1 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector LOCATOR 2-29...
  • Page 48 13. CPU, Front, and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, FRONT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2) The fan connectors on this motherboard support various server configurations. Use the rear fan connectors if you intend to install the motherboard in a tower/pedestal chassis. Use the front fan connectors when using a rackmount configuration.
  • Page 49 4 seconds when the system is on turns the system off. • Reset Switch (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard PANEL1 2-31...
  • Page 50 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 51 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
  • Page 52: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 53: Award Bios Beep Codes

    High frequency beeps when system is working 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated;...
  • Page 54: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3.
  • Page 55: Bios Information

    This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup Menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...
  • Page 56: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS Setup program ... 4-6 Main menu ... 4-9 Advanced menu ... 4-14 Power menu ... 4-27 Boot menu ... 4-33 Exit menu ... 4-39 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 57: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    From the Menu bar, click File > Format. e. Select “Create an MS-DOS Startup Disk” in the Format Options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 58: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
  • Page 59 6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - PSCHSR-IDE Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program :...
  • Page 60: Saving The Current Bios File

    9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - PSCHSR-IDE Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V...
  • Page 61 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - PSCHSR-IDE Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V...
  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    This motherboard includes a Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
  • Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

    For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard General help 11: 10 : 30...
  • Page 64: Navigation Keys

    4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4.2.4 General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
  • Page 65: Main Menu

    [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK] The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are auto-detected. These fields are not user-configurable. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu 11: 10 : 30 Wed, Mar 24 2004 Item Specific Help [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...
  • Page 66: Primary Ide Master

    4.3.1 Primary IDE Master Auto-Detection Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode S.M.A.R.T Status Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press <Enter> to automatically detect an IDE drive, if the drive is not yet detected.
  • Page 67 <Enter>. Refer to the drive documentation or the drive label for this information. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help...
  • Page 68 To enter a value, you may also highlight the item, then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Type in the value from the drive documentation, then press <Enter>. Capacity [xxxxx MB] Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. The value is not user- configurable.
  • Page 69: Primary Ide Slave

    When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. 4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 4-13...
  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset...
  • Page 71: Advanced Bios Features

    This option allows you to delect the agent adress. Configuration options: [3F8h] [2F8h] [3E8h] [2E8h] [Auto] Agent after boot [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the agent after boot-up. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help [Disabled] 19200...
  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.2 CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. CPU Configuration CPU L1 & L2 Cache CPU Feature CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU L1 and L2 cache.
  • Page 73: Memory Configuration

    Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3] Active to Precharge Delay [7] This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [8] [7] [6] [5] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help [Auto] [By SPD] Set DRAM Frequency.
  • Page 74: Chipset

    DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM.
  • Page 75 This option allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the front side bus frequency. Highlight this item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Type in the value then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min = 16; Max = 25] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help [Default] [x25] Set CPU Frequency.
  • Page 76: Onboard Device

    4.4.5 Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. H/W Jumper of CSA LAN Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM H/W Jumper of ONB LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Super I/O Device...
  • Page 77 ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows you to select the ECP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help [3F8/IRQ4]...
  • Page 78: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration SATA Configuration *** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** On-Chip Serial ATA SATA Mode Serial ATA Port0 Mode Serial ATA Port1 Mode ***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting*** The SATA Mode and Serial ATA Port0 Mode items are configurable only when the On-Chip Serial ATA item is set to [ Combined Mode] [Enhanced Mode] or [SATA Only].
  • Page 79 Allow you to set the SATA Port0 and Serial ATA Port1 modes. The options for these items vary depending on the setting of the On-Chip Serial ATA item. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Secondary Master] [SATA0 master] SATA1 master] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 4-23...
  • Page 80: Pcipnp

    4.4.6 PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop INT Pin 1 Assignment INT Pin 2 Assignment INT Pin 3 Assignment INT Pin 4 Assignment INT Pin 5 Assignment...
  • Page 81: Irq Resources

    [Manual]. Select [PCI Device] to assign an IRQ address to a Plug and Play device. Setting to [Reserved] reserves the IRQ address.Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help [Disabled]...
  • Page 82: Usb Configuration

    4.4.7 USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support USB Legacy Mode Support USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller.
  • Page 83: Power Menu

    Power On By External Modem POWER ON Function KB Power On Password Hot Key Power ON Resume By Alarm Date (of Month) Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System.
  • Page 84 Power Management [User Define] Allows you to set the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [User Define] [Min. Saving] [Max. Saving] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives.
  • Page 85 Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is enabled, you can set the date and time of alarm using the two following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard 4-29...
  • Page 86 Date (of Month) Alarm To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] To set the time of alarm: 1.
  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    CPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage, These fields show the auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help C/113 Press <Enter> to view.
  • Page 88 Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Fan1 Temperature Fan1 Tolerance Value Smart Fan2 Temperature Fan2 Tolerance Value Smart Fan3 Temperature Fan3 Tolerance Value Smart Fan1 Temperature [40 Smart Fan2 Temperature [40 Smart Fan3 Temperature [40 Allows automatic chassis, CPU, HDD, or power suppy fan speed adjustment according to the system temperature.
  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [CDROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk] These items allow you to select your boot device priority. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Menu [Removable]...
  • Page 90: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. 1st Master: 2. Bootable Add-in Cards 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority Removable Device Priority 1. Floppy Disks 4-34 XXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+>...
  • Page 91: Cd-Rom Boot Priority

    4.6.4 CD-ROM Boot Priority CD-ROM Boot Priority 1. 1st Slave : ASUS 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Other Device Quick Power On Self Test Halt On Case Open Warning Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status...
  • Page 92 Halt On [All Errors] Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the case open status feature.
  • Page 93: Security

    A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Clear Item Specific Help Clear...
  • Page 94 Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions.
  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation appears, type [Y] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values, or [N] to cancel and return to the menu. ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard Select Menu Item Specific Help This option saves data to CMOS before exiting Setup.
  • Page 96 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 97 This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when confiiguring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 98 A-1 Block diagram ... A-1 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 99 IDE model ® ® ® ® ® ® ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 100 SATA model ® ® ® ® ® ® Appendix: Reference information...
  • Page 101 SCSI model ® ® ® ® ® ® ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard...
  • Page 102 Appendix: Reference information...

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