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2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-21
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-21
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-21
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-25
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-26
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-28
2.9 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-41
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-42
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-42
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-42
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 3-5
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-8
3.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-8
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-8
3.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 3-9
3.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 3-9
3.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-9
3.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.9 General help ................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 3-10
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 3-10
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ................................ 3-10
3.3.4 Language [English] ....................................................... 3-10
3.3.5 SATA 1-6 ........................................................................3-11
3.3.6 Storage Conguration ................................................... 3-12
3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-13
3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-14