ASUS DIGIMATRIX AB-V10 User Guide

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DiGiMatrix

Digital Entertainment PC
AB-V10

User Guide

E1426
Revised Edition V2

October 2003

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Table of contents

Notices ........................................................................................... 6

Safety information .......................................................................... 7

About this guide.............................................................................. 8

System package contents ............................................................ 10

Chapter 1: System Introduction

1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12

1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12

1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 14

1.4 Rear panel........................................................................... 16

1.5 Internal components............................................................ 17

1.6 LED panel............................................................................ 18

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 20

2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 20

2.3 Removing the top cover ...................................................... 21

2.4 Installing a hard disk drive................................................... 22

2.5 Installing a CPU................................................................... 24

2.6 Installing a DIMM................................................................. 27

2.7 Replacing the top cover....................................................... 28

2.8 Connecting cables............................................................... 29

2.8.1 Power adapter and cable ...................................... 29

2.8.2 Radio antenna....................................................... 30

2.8.3 Audio/Video cable ................................................. 30

2.8.4 Video out cable ..................................................... 30

2.8.5 HDTV cable........................................................... 31

2.8.6 Audio out cable ..................................................... 31

2.9 Connecting external devices ................................................. 3

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 34

3.2 Motherboard components ................................................... 34

3.3 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 37

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3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................ 38

3.5 System memory .................................................................. 39

3.6 Jumper ................................................................................ 40

3.7 Connectors .......................................................................... 41

Chapter 4: BIOS information

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 48

4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 50

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ..................................................... 51

4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................ 51

4.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 53

4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave................... 55

4.3.2 Keyboard Features................................................ 59

4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 60

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 62

4.4.2 PCI Configuration.................................................. 63

4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 67

4.5.1 Power Up Control.................................................. 69

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 70

4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................... 71

4.7 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 73

Chapter 5: Starting up

5.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 76

5.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 76

5.3 Support CD information....................................................... 76

5.3.1 Running the support CD........................................ 77

5.3.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 77

5.3.3 Utilities menu......................................................... 79

5.3.4 ASUS Contact Information .................................... 80

5.3.5 Other information .................................................. 80

5.4 Software information ........................................................... 81

5.4.1 ASUS Update........................................................ 81

5.4.2 ASUS PC Probe.................................................... 83

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5.4.3 Multi-channel audio feature................................... 87

5.4.4 Music Wizard......................................................... 90

5.5 Audio DJ.............................................................................. 93

5.5.1 Selecting an audio source..................................... 94

5.5.2 Playing MP3 files from the hard disk drive ............ 94

5.5.3 Playing an audio CD/DVD..................................... 94

5.5.4 Tuning into an FM radio station............................. 95

5.5.5 Presetting a station ............................................... 95

5.5.6 Adjusting the volume............................................. 95

5.6 ASUS Home Theater........................................................... 96

5.6.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater ............................. 96

5.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater .................................. 98

5.6.3 Entertainment modes .......................................... 100

5.7 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter............................................. 109

5.7.1 Installing the WLAN card utilities and driver.........110

5.7.2 Setting the Windows

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XP wireless options ..........110

5.7.3 Other support CD options ....................................110

5.7.4 Setup wizard ........................................................ 111

5.7.5 The Control Center utility .................................... 124

5.7.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by

Wireless Settings utility ....................................... 134

Appendix

A.1 Subsystem..........................................................................A-2

A.1.1 Front and rear panel features...............................A-2

A.1.2 Removing the top cover .......................................A-3

A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive....................................A-3

A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix ............ A-4

A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller...............................................A-5

A.2.1 Specifications ....................................................... A-5

A.2.2 Remote control layout ..........................................A-5

A.2.3 Remote control functions in Audio DJ .................. A-6

A.2.3 Remote control functions in Home Theater..........A-7

A.3 DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW Technical specifications.......A-9

A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels .......................................A-10

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING!

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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 the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any
damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away
from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a
stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien
nach Angaben des Herstellers.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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LASER PRODUCT WARNING

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Safeguards

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS DiGiMatrix. This guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following chapters:

1. Chapter 1: System Introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The
chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front
and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the P4SQ motherboard that
came with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter 5: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.

6. Appendix

The appendix includes information on the DiGiMatrix remote
controller and the optional Subsystem. It also includes the DVD-RW/
DVD-ROM/CD-RW technical specifications and the available wireless
LAN adapter channels.

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Conventions used in this guide

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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items.

1. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with

• ASUS P4SQ motherboard

• DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive

• 7-in-1 storage card reader

2. Cables

• Universal power adapter and cable (100V-240V)

• HDTV cable

• Audio/video cable

• Video out cable

• Audio out cable

3. Accessories

• Radio antenna

• Remote controller

4. DiGiMatrix support CD

5. User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of
the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction on the
front and rear panel, and internal
components.

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System Introduction

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix!
The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home

entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard,
DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and
multimedia entertainment needs. DiGiMatrix comes with a slim DVD-ROM/
CD-RW/DVD-RW drive, TV and FM tuner, 4-slot card reader, wireless LAN
adapter, and 6-channel digital audio in a compact and stylish casing.

DiGiMatrix supports the latest Intel

®

Pentium® 4/Celeron processor with up
to 2.4GHz core frequencies and up to 2GB of system memory. Providing
the best connectivity for external devices and peripherals are eight (8)
USB 2.0 ports, fast Ethernet and Gigabit LAN ports, IEEE 1394 port, and
S/PDIF interface. The DiGiMatrix includes an IEEE 802.11b compliant
wireless network adapter to support your wireless networking needs.

The DiGiMatrix features the most silent multimedia system to give you
pure acoustic enjoyment. With the ASUS DiGiMatrix, you don’t need
anything else!

1.2 Front panel (external)

The DiGiMatrix front panel includes the system and audio control buttons,
system LEDs, and LED panel.

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1. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.

2. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to the hard disk drive.

3. Card LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.

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4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM),

radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and
time, and CPU temperature. See page 18 for details.

5. System power button. Press this button to turn the system on and
enter the DiGiMatrix operating system.

6. System volume dial. Turn this dial clockwise to increase the system
volume or counterclockwise to decrease the system volume. In Audio
DJ mode, press the system volume dial to mute sound.

7. Remote sensor. This sensor receives signals from the DiGiMatrix
remote controller. See page A-5 for details on the remote controller.

8. Audio DJ power button. Press this button to turn on the DiGiMatrix
Audio DJ. The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD/DVD audio
tracks and MP3 files on your hard disk drive, or tune into an FM radio
station without entering the DiGiMatrix operating system. See page
93 for details.

The following front panel buttons are activated only when DiGiMatrix is in

Audio DJ mode.

9. PLAY/PAUSE button. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes.
In CD mode, plays the first track of the audio CD/DVD in the

DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive. When playing an audio track,
pauses the track being played.

In Hard Disk (HD) mode, plays the first MP3 file of a selected playlist.
When playing an audio track/file, pauses the track/file being played.

In Radio mode, scans the available FM stations.

10. STOP button. Press this button to perform various functions in
different modes.

In CD/HD mode, (pressed once) stops the audio track/file being
played, or (pressed twice) sets the Audio DJ in Playlist mode.

In Radio mode, sets the Audio DJ in Playlist mode.

11. PREVIOUS button. Press this button to perform various functions in
different modes.

In CD/HD mode, selects the previous audio track/file.
In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station.
In Playlist mode, selects the previous available audio source.

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12. NEXT button. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes.
In CD/HD mode, selects the next audio track/file.
In Radio mode, selects the next preset station.
In Playlist mode, selects the next available audio source.

1.3 Front panel (internal)

The DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive, storage card slots, and several I/
O ports are located inside the front panel door.

Flip down the front panel door to open. Refer to
the illustration on the right.

You can not close the front panel door if a
flash memory card is inserted into any of the
card slots.

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FRONT PANEL (OPEN)

13. CompactFlash

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/Microdrive™ card slot. This slot is for a

CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.

14. Memory Stick

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/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a

Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.

15. DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. This is a slim DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW
drive.

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16. Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on the

drive tray, and turns off when you remove the disc. The LED flashes
when data is being read from or written to the disc.

17. STOP/EJECT button. Press this button to eject the disc loading tray.

18. Emergency eject pinhole. The emergency eject pinhole allows you

to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does not work due to
power failure or software problems. Insert the emergency eject pin or
a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc.

19. SmartMedia

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card slot. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.

20. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. This slot is for a Secure

Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.

21. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

22. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and
other PC devices.

23. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and
other PC devices.

24. Headphone jack. This jack connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug.

25. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.

26. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

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1.4 Rear panel

The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports
that allow convenient connection of devices.

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1. Radio antenna jack. This jack connects the FM antenna.

2. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or

other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack
becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

3. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.

4. Microphone jack. This Microphone (pink) jack connects a
microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes
Surround Speaker.

5. Cable TV connector. This connects a cable TV twist-on connector.

6. Video In port. This port connects a video casette recorder.

7. Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

8. Gigabit LAN port. This port allows high speed connection to the
Internet via a DSL or cable modem.

9. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

10. Secondary IDE connector. This interface connects the optional

DiGiMatrix subsystem. See page A-2.

11. DC IN socket. This socket connects the power adapter and plug.

12. DC OUT socket. This socket connects the DC power cable that

supplies power to the optional DiGiMatrix Subsystem. See page A-4
for details.

13. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

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14. DVI port. This port connects a DVI-enabled flat screen or LCD

monitor using a DVI cable.

15. HDTV/TV port. This port connects a high-definition television
(HDTV) or a regular TV set using the supplied HDTV, audio/video, or
video out cable.

16. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

17. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.5 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the
top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed
to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components.

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1. Standby power LED

2. HDD power plug
(to HDD power connector)

3. IDE cable
(to HDD connector)

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4. Chassis fan

5. CPU fan

6. DIMM sockets

7. HDD metal tray

8. DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive shield

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1.6 LED panel

The DiGiMatrix LED panel displays
different system information
depending on the system mode.

Time - The LED panel displays the
system time in 24-hour format when
DiGiMatrix is in soft-off or stand-by
mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4
(Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the
BIOS setup or the DiGiMatrix
operating system to adjust the time.

CPU Temperature - The LED panel
displays the CPU temperature in
degree Celsius when DiGiMatrix is in
Windows

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mode.

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HD CD
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Audio DJ

The LED panel displays the playlist
number when Audio DJ is set to HD
mode. In play status, the LED panel
displays the play icon, track number,
and track duration.

In DVD/CD mode, the LED panel
displays the audio mode. In play
status, the LED panel displays the
play icon, track number and track
duration.

The LED panel displays the station
preset number and station frequency
when Audio DJ is in radio mode.

HD mode, standby/stopped status

HD CD

FM

HD mode, play/paused status

HD CD

FM

DVD/CD mode, standby/stopped status

HD CD
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DVD/CD mode, play/paused status

HD CD
FM

FM radio mode

HD CD

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Refer to page 95 on how to preset a radio station.

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Chapter 2

This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install components in
the ASUS DiGiMatrix system.

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2.1 Preparation

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Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you
plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system.

Basic components to install

1. Hard disk drive (HDD)

2. Central processing unit (CPU)

3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

Tool

Phillips (cross) screw driver

2.2 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the DiGiMatrix system.

1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

2. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

3. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit,
this LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off
mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power
outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing
any system component.

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P4SQ Onboard LED

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Standby

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2.3 Removing the top cover

To remove the top cover:

1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to
the chassis.

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2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws.
Keep the screws for later use.

3. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are
disengaged from the chassis.

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4. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis.
Set the top cover aside.

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2.4 Installing a hard disk drive

The DiGiMatrix system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive
(HDD).

To install a hard disk drive:

1. Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.

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2. Use the hand slot to slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Lift
the metal cover after the side hooks are disengaged from the HDD
tray rail and optical drive shield.

Side hooks

Side hooks

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Hand slot

Set your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable
and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive
as a Master device.

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3. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive.

4. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector.

5. Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive
screw holes (two at the side and two at the bottom).

Insert the side metal tacks before inserting the bottom metal tacks.

6. Secure the drive with two side screws.

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Metal tacks

(To side of the drive)

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Metal tacks
(To bottom of the drive)

7. Replace the metal cover by aligning its side hooks with the tray rail
and optical drive shield. Slide the metal cover toward the front panel
until it fits in place.

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8. Secure the metal cover with screws that you removed earlier.

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2.5 Installing a CPU

The P4SQ motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero
Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel
Pentium® 4/Celeron processor.

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To install a CPU:

1. Loosen the CPU fan screws.

2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.

3. Lift the CPU fan.

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4. Remove the chassis fan and
heatsink assembly bracket
screw on the rear panel.

5. Disconnect the chassis fan
cable from the chassis fan
connector.

6. Move the chassis fan and
heatsink assembly slightly
toward the direction of the
front panel until it is
disengaged from the chassis.
Lift the chassis fan and
heatsink assembly.

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7. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket

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on the motherboard. Unlock the
socket by pressing the lever
sideways then lifting it up to a

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90° angle.

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8. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its marked
corner (gold mark) matches the
base of the socket lever.

9. Carefully insert the CPU into
the socket until it fits in place.

10. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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11. Reinstall the chassis fan
and heatsink assembly.
Align the bracket screw
hole with the rear panel
screw hole.

12. Secure the chassis fan
and heatsink assembly
with the screw you

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removed earlier.

13. Connect the chassis fan
cable to the chassis fan
connector . Refer to page
43 for the location of the
chassis fan connector.

14. Reinstall the CPU fan over the
CPU heatsink. Fasten the
CPU fan screws to the
motherboard.

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15. Connect the CPU fan cable to
the CPU fan connector. Refer
to page 43 for the location of
the CPU fan connector on the
P4SQ motherboard.

Do not overtighten the CPU fan screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.

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2.6 Installing a DIMM

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB
system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs.

Follow these steps to install a DDR DIMM.

1. Locate the two DIMM sockets
on the motherboard.

2. Unlock a socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.

2

1

2

3. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.

4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
DIMM is properly seated.

3

4

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO
NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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2.7 Replacing the top cover

After installing the components, follow these instructions to replace the top
cover.

1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the
front panel cover. Fit the top cover tabs with the chassis rail and the
front panel cover tabs.

2. Lower the rear edge of the top cover as shown.

Tabs

1

2

3. Push the top cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place.

4. Secure the top cover with two screws that you removed earlier.

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4

4

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2.8 Connecting cables

The DiGiMatrix package includes a universal power adapter (100V - 240V)
and various other cables to connect devices such as television, video
recorder, and audio system. The following sections describe how to
connect these cables.

2.8.1 Power adapter and cable

The power adapter and cable lets you to use your DiGiMatrix anywhere
you are regardless of the power voltage in your area.

To connect the power adapter and power cable:

1. Connect the power cable (female plug) to the power adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the power cable (male plug) to a power
outlet.

3. Check the power adapter LED. The LED lights up to indicate that the
power from the source is within the operating range.

4. Connect the DC IN power plug to the DiGiMatrix DC IN socket.

4

DC IN power

plug

3

Power LED

Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your
area.

Power adapter

1

2

Power cable

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2.8.2 Radio antenna

Connect the radio antenna plug to the
DiGiMatrix antenna jack.

Place the radio antenna at an
elevated location to achieve better
reception.

2.8.3 Audio/Video cable

This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR).
To connect the Audio/Video cable:

1. Connect the Audio/Video cable
plug to the S-Video port.

2. Connect the Audio/Video cable
S-Video output plug to the S-Video
port of your video casette recorder.
Connect the Audio/Video audio
output plugs to the audio input
jacks of your video cassette
recorder.

Radio
antenna

1

2

VCR

2.8.4 Video out cable

The video out cable connects a television
set with an S-Video feature. Insert one
end of the video out cable into the HDTV
port. Connect the other end to the
S-Video port on your TV.

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2.8.5 HDTV cable

This cable connects a high-definition TV (HDTV).
To connect a high-definition TV:

1. Insert the HDTV cable plug into the
HDTV port.

2. Connect the HDTV cable red,
green, and blue jacks to the HDTV
RCA input jacks.

You may also connect a regular TV
set using the HDTV cable by
connecting the blue jack to the video
input socket of the TV set. The TV
set will receive only video signals
from the DiGiMatrix system.

2.8.6 Audio out cable

This cable connects a 6-channel audio
system.

To connect a 6-channel audio system:

1

2

HDTV

1

1. Insert the Line In, Line Out, and
Mic plugs of the audio out cable
into the audio I/O ports.

2. Insert the input/output jacks of the

2

audio out cable into the sound
system input jacks. Refer to the
table below for the functions of the
audio I/O ports in 2, 4, and
6-channel configurations.

Audio system

Audio ports function variation

Audio jack Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel

Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Surround Surround

* Low Frequency Enhanced Output

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2.9 Connecting external devices

To the front panel

— VOLUME +

To the rear panel

Audio Devices

Camera

HDD

Headphone

Mic

Scanner

Line OutLine In Mic

DiGiMatrix subsystem

VGA USB MouseDVI

RJ-45

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

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Chapter 3

This chapter gives information about the
P4SQ motherboard that came with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

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3.1 Introduction

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The ASUS P4SQ motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS
DiGiMatrix system. This chapter provides technical information about the
motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.

3.2 Motherboard components

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Secondary IDE connector. This connects the DiGiMatrix

subsystem for additional data storage.

2

CPU socket. This 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force

(ZIF) socket is for the Intel® Pentium®4/Celeron (Northwood)
processor with 533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s and

3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively.

3

DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to

2GB using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.

4

North bridge controller. This SiS651 controller integrates a high

performance host interface for the Intel

®

Pentium® 4/Celeron
processor, a DDR 333/266 memory controller, and the SiS
MuTIOL® technology that allows interface with the south bridge
controller at rates of up to 1GB/s.

5

IEEE 1394 controller. This 1394 controller provides up to 400

Mbps data trasfer rate for throughput devices such as DV
camcorders, digital cameras, scanners, and printers.

6

AudioDJ controller. This chip allows you to play MP3 files from

the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive or from your hard disk drive
without entering the operating system.

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8

9

10

11

Audio CODEC. This chip is an AC ’97 compliant audio CODEC

that allows 6-channel audio playback.
Card reader controller . This is a 6-in-1 card reader controller with USB

1.1 interface that allows faster data transfer rates for storage cards.
Card reader firmware. This chip contains the programmable

EEPROM for the card reader.
Flash EEPROM. This 4Mb ISA chip contains the programmable

BIOS program.
Super I/O chipset. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides

the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a
Standard Infrared (SIR), TV remote control, PS/2 mouse, PS/2
keyboard, card reader, and Flash ROM. It also employs the
SmartGuardian technology that monitors CPU and chassis fan
speeds and other system conditions.

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Mini PCI slot. The Mini PCI slot supports Mini PCI cards. The

P4SQ motherboard has two parallel Mini PCI slots located on both
sides of the motherboard. A TV/FM tuner card is installed on the top
Mini PCI slot. A wireless network interface card is installed on the
bottom Mini PCI slot.

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15

16

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South bridge controller. The SiS962L South bridge employs the

MuTIOL

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Media I/O technology that integrates the AC’97 compliant
audio/modem controller , Ethernet MAC, Universal Serial Bus Host
controllers and IDE controller. The South bridge communicates with
the North bridge via the proprietary SiS MuTIOL

®

connect interface.

Primary IDE connector. This primary IDE connector supports an
UltraATA133, PIO Modes 0~4 IDE device.

USB controller. This controller supports USB 2.0 specification for
faster connectivity of USB 2.0 peripherals and devices.

Gigabit LAN controller. This 3COM Gigabit LAN controller allows
faster connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub.

Standby power LED. This standby power LED lights up if there is
a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder
to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices.

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19

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IDE power connector. This connects to the IDE power plug that

supplies power to the hard disk and optical drives.
10/100 LAN controller. The LAN controller allows connection to a

Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Display controller. This chip supports TV, S-Video and DVI output

signals.

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3.3 Motherboard layout

27.2cm (10.7in)

VGA

DVI

HDTV

Bottom:

USB7
USB8

Bottom:

USB9
USB10

PS/2

T:Mouse
B:Keyboard

SEC_IDE

ADAPTER

CHA_FAN

Top:

RJ-45

Top:

RJ-45

SiS

301C

CPU_FAN

P4SQ

RTL

8201BL

3COM
3C940

(Gbit)

PCI LAN

IDEPWR

DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module)

Socket 478

BUZZER

CLRTC

962L
Chipset

SBPWRLED

VIA

VT6202

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PRI_IDE

SiS
651

HOST/
Memmory
Controller

SiS

UA

PCI1

PWRSW

VIA

VT6307

USB5

AUD_CON

CD

AUX

Micr

LCD_PANEL

Super

I/O

4Mb
ISA

AD1980

A_DJPANEL

IE1394_1

CR_CON

ND3050-LD

4Mb

EC_CON

USB1
USB2

USB1
USB2

FONT

MIC

FONT
LOUT

IE1394_2

SPDIF

OUT

LED_CON

ISA

26.9cm (10.6in)

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3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel
Pentium® 4/Celeron Northwood processor .

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The Intel

®

Pentium® 4/Celeron processor in the 478-pin package uses the
Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes
the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture. The Intel NetBurst micro­architecture features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution
engine, 533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Together,
these attributes improve system performance by allowing higher processor
frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and higher data
transfer rate.

Gold Arrow

P4SQ

P4SQ Socket 478

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3.5 System memory

The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that
supports up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR
DIMMs.

80 Pins104 Pins

P4SQ

P4SQ 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and
1GB densities into the two DIMM sockets.

Refer to section “2.6 Installing a DIMM”.

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3.6 Jumper

This section describes and illustrates the jumper on the motherboard.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.

Normal

(Default)

CLRTC

2312

Clear CMOS

P4SQ

P4SQ 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.

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3.7 Connectors

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-

1

This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.

1. USB 2.0 header (5-1 pin USB5)

The USB5 header connects to the 4-pin J3 connector on the TV/FM
tuner card installed on the Mini PCI slot.

P4SQ

GND
USB
USB
+5V

P4SQ USB2.0 Connector

2. LED panel connector (20-1 pin LCD_PANEL)

This connects to the ASUS proprietary LED panel which displays
volume, clock/timer, track number, and other system information.

+5VSBGND

PIC_CLK

PIC_STB

DJ_SCANFW

SMBCK

vol_up#

USB5

P4SQ

LCD_P ANEL

12V

GND

vol_down#

SMBDA

+5VSB

DJ_SCANRW

DJ_PLAY

+5V

PIC_DOUT

PIC_CLK

PIC_STB

PIC_DIN

PIC_DIN

PIC_DOUT

P4SQ LCD Panel Connector

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3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

SEC_IDE

The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon
cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then
connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the
black connector to the UltraATA133 master device (hard disk drive).
Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you
connect the cables.

For UltraATA133 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable.

NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P4SQ

PRI_IDE

PIN 1

P4SQ IDE Connectors

PIN 1

The SEC_IDE connector connects the optional DiGiMatrix
Subsystem. The DiGiMatrix Subsystem is designed to provide
additional storage, and an extra optical drive. Refer to page A-2.

DiGiMatrix Subsystem

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4. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)

Two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a
total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins
allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks. Connect the fan
cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.

CHA_FAN CPU_FAN

P4SQ

GND

+12V

Rotation

GND

+12V

Rotation

P4SQ 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!

5. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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P4SQ Internal Audio Connectors

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AUX(White)

Ground

Ground

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

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6. IDE power connector (4-pin IDEPWR)

The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable. This connector
supplies power to the hard disk drive and the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/
DVD-RW drive.

P4SQ

IDEPW

P4SQ IDE Power Connector

+5V

GND

GND

+12V

7. Front panel LED connector (6-pin LED_CON)

The front panel LED connector is for the power, HDD activity and
card reader activity LEDs.

P4SQ

LED_CON

CARDER LED

H.D.D LED

Power LED

P4SQ Front Panel LED Connector

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8. Encoder connector (6-1 pin EC_CON)

This connector is for the ASUS proprietary encoder board that
controls the system volume.

P4SQ

COMA

GND

COMB

EC_CON

P4SQ Encoder Connector

Mute

GND

9. Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON)

This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board
that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports.

VREFOUT

SURR_L

SURR_RLOUT_L

GND

+5V

AUD_CON

P4SQ

P4SQ Audio Connector

1

LOUT_R

LINE_IN_LT

LINE_IN_RT

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1

10. Power switch connector (2-pin PWRSW)

This connects to the the system power switch button located on the
DiGiMatrix front panel.

PWRSW

P4SQ

P4SQ Power Switch Connector

11. Audio DJ panel connector (10-1 pin A_DJPANEL)

The Audio DJ panel connector is for the ASUS proprietary Audio DJ
panel that supports the front panel audio buttons and IR reception.

SCANFW

PLAY

PB+3V

STOP#

SCANRW

P4SQ

P4SQ Audio DJ Panel Connector

A_DJP ANEL

GND

CIRRX

+5VSB

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Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change system
settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original
BIOS to a USB flash disk or floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the

original BIOS later.

You can manage and update the BIOS setup of the DiGiMatrix system
using the ASUS EZ Flash and the ASUS Update utilities. The ASUS EZ
Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self
Tests (POST).

The ASUS Update utility allows you to download an updated BIOS file and
update the BIOS in the Windows

Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS

Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.

®

operating system. See page 81 for details.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS
contact information on the inside front cover). Save the file to a USB
flash disk or floppy disk.

Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the
exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.

2. Reboot the computer.

3. To use EZ Flash, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the
following screen.

ASUS EZ Flash V1.00

Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4SQ ACPI BIOS Revision 1002
BIOS Model : P4SQ
BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02

Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _
*Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot

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The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

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4. Insert the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the new
BIOS file into a USB port or a USB floppy disk drive. You will receive
the error message, “WARNING! Device not ready.” if you proceed
to step 5 without the disk in the drive or without the USB flash disk.

5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in
the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website,
then press <Enter>.

EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name
that you typed. When found, the following message appears on
screen.

[BIOS Information in File]
BIOS Version: P4SQ Boot Block

WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _

If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error
message, “WARNING! File not found.” appears. Press <Enter> to
remove the message, then type in the correct file name. Press
<Enter>.

6. At the above prompt, type Y to continue with the update process.
Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without
updating the BIOS.

The following prompts appear if you typed Y.

Flash Memory: SST 49LF004

Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _

7. Press Y to update the main BIOS area.

DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area!
Doing so may cause system boot failure.

8. When the update process is done, the message, “Press a key to
reboot” appears. Press any key to reboot the system with the new
BIOS.

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4.2 BIOS Setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM 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.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the
power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system
using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start
up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this
program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter
the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is
a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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4.2.1 BIOS menu bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system

configuration.

ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the

advanced features.

POWER Use this menu to configure and enable power management

features.

BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used

to locate and load the operating system.

EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup

program.

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.2 Legend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend
bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding
functions.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> or <Alt + H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the

BIOS Setup

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

sub-menu

Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right
Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields

- (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field
+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
<Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field
<End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

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General help

In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also
provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any
menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The
General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding
functions.

Saving changes and exiting the Setup program

See “4.7 Exit Menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting
the setup program.

Scroll bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that
there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use
<PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the
entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press
<End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or
<Esc>.

Sub-menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left

of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you
can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub­menu contains additional options for a field
parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the
highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub­menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter
values and move from field to field within a sub­menu as you would within a menu. Use the
<Esc> key to return to the main menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the
legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating
through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make
unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5> to
load the Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup
program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window
located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for
the currently highlighted field.

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4.3 Main Menu

When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The
format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second
are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab>
or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second
fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2084). Use the <Tab> or
<Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]

These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the
appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press
<Enter>. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and
other characters are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password
again and press <Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This
password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the
password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as
above appears. Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled].

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A note about passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main
menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system
startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed
in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup
program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor
password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor
password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. If you did, the
Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and
to gain full access to the configuration fields.

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. See section
“3.6Jumper” for information on how to erase the R TC RAM.

Halt On [All Errors]

This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard]
[All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory
detected by the system during the boot process.

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Type [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may
be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was
already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect
parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the
correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer.
Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed
hard disk.

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[User Type HDD]

Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for
the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this
information.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.
Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,
select [None].

Other options for the Type field are:

[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives
[LS120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other A TAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here

After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to
return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk
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Translation Method [LBA]

Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing
(LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without
regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary
for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. Configuration options:
[LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

Head

This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

Sector

This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

CHS Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the
BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the
BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]

This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the
highest number that the drive supports. Note that when this field is
automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest
value for the drive. You may also manually configure this field. Refer to the
documentation that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum
value and set it manually. To make changes to this field, set the Type field
to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors]
[4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]

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SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk
drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because
the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease
system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the
IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in
performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ultra DMA Mode [2]

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA
capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type
HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]

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Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]

This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second
characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]

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CPU Speed [Manual]

This parameter allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can
select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select
[Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually.
Configuration options: [Manual] [2000MHz] [2667MHz]

The CPU speed parameter is non-configurable when you install a locked
CPU.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in
synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency.
The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI
Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [3:4] [3:5]

BIOS Update [Enabled]

This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply
the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS
loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at
startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2
mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set
this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse
is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The
default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is disabled.

When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is
disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration
options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Radio Mode Location [Europe]

This item allows you to select the radio system in your location. This item
is set to [Europe] by default. Configuration options: [Europe] [U.S.] [Japan]
[East Europe]

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4.4.1 Chip Configuration

SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]

This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5,
depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting
is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory
module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type,
size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD]

The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) is user configurable only when you
set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined].

SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T]

This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and
the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.5T]
[2T] [1.5T] [3T]

SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T]

This item controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and
the read/write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T]

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T]

This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to
the SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T]

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SDRAM RAS Active Time [7T]

This item controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters.
Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T]

SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto]

This item allows you to select the SDRAM lead-off time. Configuration
options: [Auto] [2T] [1T]

Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

This item allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

Onboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32M]

This item allows you to set the memory space reserved for the VGA frame
buffer (display memory) within the system main memory. If you have installed a
3D graphics device, select at least 16MB VGA shared memory size. Note that
the more system memory you share with VGA, the less memory space is left
for other system devices. Configuration options: [4M] [8M] [16M] [32M] [64M]

4.4.2 PCI Configuration

PCI Latency Timer [32]

Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and
stability.

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Display Select [CRT+DVI]

This field allows you to set the display output for the DiGiMatrix system.
Configuration options: [CRT+DVI] [CRT+TV]

Before selecting [CRT+DVI] as display output, set the TV Type item to
[S-Video] and the TV Out Function to [NTSC].

TV Type [S-Video]

This item allows you to select the type of TV that connects to the
DiGiMatrix system. Set to [S-Video] if you will connect a TV with S-Video
port. Set to [Hi-Vision 1080iTV] if you will connect a high-definition TV.
Configuration options: [S-Video] [Hi-Vision 1080iTV]

An S-Video TV connected to the DiGiMatrix receives no signal if this item
is set to [Hi-Vision 1080iTV].

TV Out Function [NTSC]

This item allows selection of the TV output standard. Select [PAL] or
[NTSC] depending on your location. Configuration options: [PAL] [NTSC]

USB Function [Enabled]

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the southbridge USB 1.1
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Function [Enabled]

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the southbridge USB 2.0
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard PCI Devices Control

Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Keep
the default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard
LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard 3COM Giga LAN Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN
controller. Set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard 3COM Giga LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard
Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]

[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled. If
no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If there are conflicts
with the onboard audio controller, set the appropriate field to [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard VIA USB Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA USB controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5 Power Menu

The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature
turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of
inactivity.

Power Management [User Defined]

This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving
features. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not
function regardless of the other settings on this menu. The [User Defined]
option allows you to set the period of inactivity before the system enters
suspend mode. Refer to “Suspend Mode” later in this section.

When set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to its greatest
amount. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode
after a brief period of system inactivity. [Min Saving] allows the least power
saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of
inactivity. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving]
[Max Saving]

You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep
the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode.
In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the
APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as
indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” in
the Control Panel. Select the item “Advanced” in the Power Management
Properties dialog box.

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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]

Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]

This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management
System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if
it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use
this for monitors without power management or “green” features.

Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select
[Blank Screen] for the above field.

[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal
scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank]
[DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON]

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min]
[3 Min]...[15 Min]

ACPI Suspend To RAM [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM
feature. To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should
have the capacity to provide more than 720mA current.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min]
[20 Min] [30 Min]

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds
puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system.
Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend]

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AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]

This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power
interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the
system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before
the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Previous State]

Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through
a PCI modem. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least
1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at
least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar]
[Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Automatic Power Up [Disabled]

This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may
configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting
[Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

The Automatic Power Up feature does not work if the system is powered
down by an operating system, such Windows® 98, that has Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support enabled.

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4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that
smartly adjusts the CPU/chassis fan speed for more efficient system
operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the
power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU and chassis
fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).

VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.

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4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence

The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot
devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or
<Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can
demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which
the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up.
Configuration fields include Removable Device, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI
CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device.

Removable Device [USB ZIP/Flash]

Configuration options: [USB ZIP/Flash] [USB FDD] [LS120] [ZIP]
[ATAPIMO] [Disabled]

Use the front panel USB ports if you will boot the system using a USB FDD
or USB ZIP device.

IDE Hard Drive

This field allows you to select the IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product ID of the connected IDE
hard disk drive.

ATAPI CD-ROM

This field allows you to select the ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product ID of the connected
ATAPI CD-ROM drives.

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Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to
configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is
selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a non­PnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, keep
the default setting [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]

This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects
a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use
a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping
retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Interrupt Mode [APIC]

The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows
you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The
Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16
IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC]

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4.7 Exit Menu

When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the
Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the
menu bar to display the following menu.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your
changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.

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Load Setup Defaults

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 [Yes] to load default
values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving
the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation
appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously
saved values.

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select
this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any
changes to the non-volatile RAM.

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Chapter 5

This chapter helps you power up the system
and install drivers and utilities from the support
CD.

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5.1 Installing an operating system

The DiGiMatrix system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems
(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you
can maximize the features of your hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for more information.

5.2 Powering up

DiGiMatrix has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the
system power button ( ) to enter the DiGiMatrix operating system (OS).
Press the Audio DJ power button ( / AUDIO) to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio
DJ feature.

System power buttonAudio DJ power button

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5.3 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix system contains useful
software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

• Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other
operating system versions.

• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

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5.3.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer .

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double­click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

Click an icon to
display other
information

Click to display
additional
drivers

5.3.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

SiS 651 Display Driver

Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS 651 display
driver .

SiS AGP Driver

Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS AGP driver.

Install the SiS Display Driver before installing the SiS AGP Driver.

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AD1980 SoundMAX® Audio Driver

This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax® application.
See page 87 for details.

SiS PCI LAN Driver

This item installs the SiS PCI LAN driver.

3Com Gigabit LAN (3C940) Driver

This item installs the 3Com Gigabit LAN driver.

SiS Mini IDE Driver

This item installs the SiS Mini IDE driver .

USB 2.0 Driver

Click this item to install the USB 2.0 driver.

ITE Remote Controller driver

This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix remote controller.

USB Card Reader Tool

This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix 4-slot card reader.

ASUS DiGiMatrix TV Card Driver

Click this item to install the driver for the DiGiMatrix TV Card.

ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver

This item installs the ASUS wireless LAN driver. See page 109 for details.

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5.3.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.

ASUS PC Probe

This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan
rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any
detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy
operating condition. See page 83 for details.

ASUS Update

This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the
motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection
either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 81
for details.

PC-CILLIN 2002

This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin
online help for detailed information.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Acrobat Reader software
is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Audio DJ

This item installs the Audio DJ feature and the Music Wizard utility. The Music
Wizard utility allows you to save MP3 playlists to your HDD and play them
using the Audio DJ feature. See pages 90 for details on Music Wizard and
page 93 for details on Audio DJ.

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ASUS Screensaver

This item installs the ASUS screensaver.

I’m InTouch Remote Access Application

This item installs the I’m InTouch remote access application. I’m InTouch
allows you to access your DiGiMatrix PC anywhere you are using another
computer, PDA, or mobile phone with Internet connection.

Click this item to view additional information on the I’m InTouch application.

5.3.4 ASUS Contact Information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

5.3.5 Other information

The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on
the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

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5.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software for more information.

5.4.1 ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

1. Launch the utility from your
Windows Start menu:

Programs/AsusUpdate
Vx.xx.xx/AsusUpdate

The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.

2. Select your desired update
method, then click Next.

3. If you selected updating/
downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Click Next.

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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.

5. The BIOS ROM information is
displayed. Click Flash to
update the BIOS.

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If you selected the option to
update the BIOS from a file, a
window pops up prompting you
to locate the file. Select the file,
click Save, then follow the
screen instructions to complete
the update process.

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5.4.2 ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vital
system information such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This
utility also allows you to check other information about your computer ,
including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and
internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.

Starting ASUS PC Probe

When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to
select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To
bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to
Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon
Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC.

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Monitoring tab

Monitor Summary

Shows a summary of the items being
monitored.

Temperature Monitor

Shows the system temperature (for
supported processors only).

Temperature Warning
threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Fan Monitor

Shows the system’s fan rotations.

Fan Warning

threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Voltage Monitor

Shows the system voltages.

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Settings

Lets you set threshold levels and
polling intervals or refresh times of the
DiGiMatrix temperature, fan rotation,
and voltages.

History

Lets you record the monitoring activity
of a certain component of your
DiGiMatrix for future reference.

Information tab

Hard Drive

Shows the used and free space of the
DiGiMatrix’ hard disk drive and the file
allocation table or file system used.

Memory

Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load,
memory usage, and paging file usage.

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DMI Explorer

Shows information pertinent to the
DiGiMatrix, such as CPU type, CPU
speed, and internal/external
frequencies, and memory size.

Utility tab

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the
ASUS Probe modules. To run a
program, click Execute Program.
NOTE: This feature is currently
unavailable.

ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings
up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC
Probe and pause or resume all system
monitoring.

When the ASUS PC Probe senses a
problem with your PC, portions of the
ASUS PC Probe icon change to red,
the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS
PC Probe monitor appears.

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5.4.3 Multi-channel audio feature

The ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability.
Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD
that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio
feature.

You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.

Setting to multi-channel audio

After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio
settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature.

1. From the taskbar, double-click on
the SoundMAX Digital
Integrated Audio icon to display
the SoundMAX Control Panel.

2. The Listening Environment tab
allows you to set to multi-channel
speakers, enable or disable the
Virtual Theater Surround, and
select Acoustic Environments
and V irtual Ear.

3. The default setting is Stereo
Speakers (2-channel). To set to a
6-channel speaker system, click
the arrow under Speaker Setup to
display a list of options.

4. Select the option Surround
Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround).

5. Click the Apply button.

6. Click the Test button to display the

Test Listening Environment

window.

7. Select the audio test path from the
drop-down menu.

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8. After selecting an option, test your
setting by clicking the Play Test
Noise button. While testing, you
will see a black circle moving on
the screen indicating the audio
path.

The Play Test Noise button
becomes Stop Playing button.
Click this button at any time to
stop playing.

9. Click the Close button when done.

10. The MIDI Music Synthesizer tab
allows you to select a setting for
the MIDI.

Audio path indicator

11. Click the Synthesizer Default Set
drop-down menu to display a list
of options. Choose the desired
setting.

12. Click Apply, then click OK when
finished.

13. Reboot the computer.

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Adjusting the volume settings

1. After rebooting the system, click
on the volume control icon on the
Windows® taskbar to display the
Volume Control window.

2. Click the Volume Control

Advanced button. The Advanced
Controls for Volume Control

window appears.
To achieve 6-channel audio

capability when playing DVDs,
check the boxes opposite AC3

SPDIF and PCM SPDIF. Click
Close.

Adjusting the microphone settings

1. Click on the Microphone Advanced
button to display the Advanced
Controls for Microphone window.

2. Check the box opposite Mic2
Select to enable the front panel
microphone.

3. Click Close for the new settings to
take effect.

The rear panel Mic jack (pink) is automatically disabled when you enable
the front panel Mic jack. Only one Mic jack works at a time.

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5.4.4 Music Wizard

The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard
disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. See next
section for the Audio DJ feature.

The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the
DiGiMatrix package. Refer page 79 to install Music Wizard.

Launching Music Wizard

Launch the Music Wizard utility from
the Windows® desktop by clicking

Start > All Programs > O2Micro
Music Wizard > Music Wizard.

The Music Wizard window displays
the playlists or folders (P1 to P9) and
command buttons located at the
bottom of the window.

Creating a Playlist or Folder

Click Add to create a playlist or folder.
A New Playlist or New Folder window
appears.

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To create a playlist:

1. Locate the MP3 files you wish
to add to the playlist.

2. Select the MP3 file, then click
Select to add the file.

3. Click OK when done.

To create a folder:

1. Locate the folder with the MP3
files.

2. Select the folder, then click
Select. Click Unselect to
remove the folder.

3. Click OK when done.

You may also drag and drop MP3 files to the Selected Files window to
add more files to the playlist.

Saving your playlist or folder

When prompted, save the playlist or
the folder . Type a file name, then click
Save.

The Music Wizard window displays
the created playlist and folder.

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Click a playlist icon to view all MP3
files saved on that playlist or folder.

Editing your playlist or folder

To add/remove a file to/from a playlist:

1. Select a playlist, then click Edit.

2. Select the file you wish to add
from the Existing Files window,
then click Select. Click OK
when done.

To remove a file, select the file
from the Selected Files
window, then click Unselect.

A confirmation window appears.
Click OK to remove the file from
the playlist.

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5.5 Audio DJ

Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play MP3 files from your hard
disk drive, audio CD/DVD, or tune into a FM radio station without entering
the DiGiMatrix operating system. Use the audio buttons in the front panel or
the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ window.

You must install Audio DJ from the support CD to use this feature. See
page 79.

To turn on the Audio DJ feature, press the Audio DJ power button ( /AUDIO)
located on the front panel or press the button of the remote controller .

See page A-6 for the remote controller functions in Audio DJ mode.

The Audio DJ window appears.

Copyright (C) 2003, 2002, 2001, 02Micro International Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

O2MiniOS Version 4.11.0 Player Version 4.10.9

Hard Disk:

P1 : Twisted Angel
P2 : Backstreet Boys - The Hits Chapter One
P3 :
P4 :
P5 :
P6 :
P7 :
P8 :
P9 :

CD/DVD Device 1
Radio FM Device

play media : hdd mp3
Track 0001
Player Status : Playing

The Audio DJ feature is disabled when you disconnect the power plug and
cable from the DiGiMatrix system. To enable the Audio DJ feature:

1. Connect the power pug and cable.

2. Press the system power button to turn on the system.

3. Use the Windows

4. Press the Audio DJ power button to put DiGIMatrix in Audio DJ mode.

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5.5.1 Selecting an audio source

The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD
Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status.

To select an audio source:

1. Press the STOP ( ) button until the Player Status displays Playlist

Mode.

2. Press the STOP ( ) button again, or the button on the remote
controller to select another audio source.

5.5.2 Playing MP3 files from the hard disk drive

Audio DJ displays the playlists you created using the Music Wizard utility
(see page 90). If you selected Hard Disk as audio source, the first playlist is
automatically selected.

To play an MP3 playlist:

1. Press the STOP ( ) button, or the button on the remote controller
to select a playlist.

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the first MP3 file on
the playlist.

5.5.3 Playing an audio CD/DVD

To play an udio CD/DVD:

1. Insert an audio CD/DVD in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive.

2. Select CD/DVD Device 1 as your audio source.

3. Press the PLA Y/PAUSE button to start playing the first track of the audio
CD/DVD.

4. Press the NEXT or the PREVIOUS button to skip to the next track or
to return to the previous track.

5. Press STOP to stop playing an audio track.

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Radio FM Device

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5.5.4 Tuning into an FM radio station

To tune into an FM station:

1. Select Radio FM Device as your audio source.

2. Scan the radio frequency by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. The
scanning stops when a station is detected. The LED panel displays
the radio frequency.

3. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button or the buttons on the
remote controller to select a preset station, if any.

CD/DVD Device 1
Radio FM Device

play media : radio FM

Player Status : Playlist Mode

5.5.5 Presetting a station

To preset a station:

1. Press the PLAY button to scan available radio stations.

2. After you have selected a radio station, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button for at least 2 seconds until a preset number blinks on the LED
panel. You may also press the button on the remote controller.

3. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button or the buttons on the
remote controller to select a preset number (1-9) for the selected station.

4. Press the PLAY button to confirm the preset station.

5.5.6 Adjusting the volume

You may adjust the volume by turning the Volume Dial clockwise (volume
up) or counterclockwise (volume down). You may also press the or
on the remote controller. Press the volume dial to MUTE sound.

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5.6 ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the DiGiMatrix multimedia
features. The following sections provide information on installing and using
the ASUS Home Theater.

5.6.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater

Place the ASUS Home Theater CD into the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW
drive to start installation.

The initial installation window
appears. Click Next.

Read the License Agreement, then
click Yes.

When prompted, select the program
folder where you intend to save the
ASUS Home Theater program icons.

Click Next.

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The Home Theater application is
copied into your system. Reboot your
computer after the installation is
completed.

To launch the ASUS Home Theater,
click Start > All Programs > Home

Theater > Home Theater.

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5.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all
the multimedia functions of the DiGiMatrix. Home Theater lets you watch TV,
play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files or
browse pictures from the same interface. This flexibility allows you to switch
from one entertainment mode to another without opening different
entertainment applications. Below is the ASUS Home Theater main window.

Window
control buttons

Entertainment
mode buttons

Mode

display

Mode display - Displays the current or last entertainment mode used.
Entertainment mode buttons - Click on a button to launch an

entertainment mode.

Setup - Click this button to display the setup window.
WWW - Click this button to open the ASUS website.
Window control buttons - Controls the Home Theater window.

Click
Click
Click
Click

to return to the previous window.
to minimize the window.
to maximize the window.
to exit Home Theater, put the computer in standby mode, or

shutdown the DiGiMatrix system.

Use the control panel buttons or navigation buttons on the remote controller
( ) to navigate through the Home Theater windows.

Refer to page A-7 for the remote controller functions in Home Theater.

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The control panel

Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the
entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are
illustrated below.

Record

Play

Pause

Stop

Volume down

Volume/Mute

Channel

Rewind/Replay

Forward

Still shot

Next
Previous
Volume up

Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to
another.

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5.6.3 Entertainment modes

TV

Home Theater lets you to watch TV on your DiGiMatrix system. The TV
window has six sub-menus. Change the TV channel by clicking the Channel
buttons on the control panel or the or on the remote controller .

On initial use, Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV
channels. Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan to view the
available channels. See “Settings” on page 103 for details.

TV features

The ASUS Home Theater comes with several features that support playing,
recording, and replaying TV programs.

Simultaneous playing and recording

Home Theater allows you to watch a recorded TV program while in
the middle of a recording. For example, you recorded a TV program
that runs from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no need to wait for
recording to finish. Click the PLAY button anytime between the
recording schedule to watch the program being recorded. Home
Theater continues to record the rest of the program.

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