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Commando
Motherboard
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E2938 First Edition V1 November 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix Commando specifications summary ........................................................ xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................
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Contents 2.7 Audio Card Installation .............................................................. 2-24 2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-25 2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27 2.8.3 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-37 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting
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4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-15 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu ............................................................. 4-16 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto] ............................................................ 4-16 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] ....................................................... 4-19 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto] ............................................ 4-19 4.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] ..................
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5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-5 5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-6 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8 ™ 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 ............................................................ 5-8 ® 5.3.2 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ...........
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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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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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. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and
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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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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Commando specifications summary ® ™ ™ CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 ® ® ® Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / ® Celeron D Processors ® Intel Quad-core CPU Ready ® Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® ® Chipset Intel P965 / ICH8R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology System bus 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channe
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Commando specifications summary Exclusive Overclocking Extreme Tweaker features Intelligent overclocking tools: ™ - AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster Utility - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Unique features LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 Rear panel I/O ports 1 x LCD Poster 1
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Commando specifications summary Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O shield User's manual USB2.0 port module IEEE1394 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector 7 x cable ties ® InterVideo Media Launcher (OEM version) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Booster ® ® Futuremark 3DMark 06 Advanced Edition ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus software (full version) Form f
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS Commando
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS Commando motherboard! 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Commando Commando motherboard motherboard I/O modules 1 x 1-port
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your
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Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the ® Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel P965 Express chipset. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requi
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1.3.2 Unique features 8-phase cap-less Power design The 8-phase EL Capless Power Design demonstrates two hardcore commitments of ROG products: ultimate overclocking capability, and ultimate reliability. The 8- phase power design yields unparalleled superiority in the overclocking arena, while the cap-less design removes any worries of capacitor problems once and for all. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboar
