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2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-20
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-20
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 2-20
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.8 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-39
2.9 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-40
2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-40
2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-40
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 ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 3-10
3.3.4 Language ...................................................................... 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