ASUS E1431 T2-R User Manual

Barebone System

Model T2-R

Terminator 2

User Guide

E1431 First Edition V1

December 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 .......................................................................... 12

1.3 Rear panel........................................................................... 14

1.4 Internal components............................................................ 16

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 18

2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 18

2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 19

2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................ 20

2.5 Installing a CPU................................................................... 21

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.... 21

2.5.2 CPU installation..................................................... 22

2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .. 23

2.6 Installing a DIMM................................................................. 24

2.6.1 Memory configurations.......................................... 24

2.6.2 DIMM installation................................................... 25

2.7 Installing an expansion card................................................ 26

2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 26

2.7.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 27

2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 28

2.8 Installing a second optical drive .......................................... 29

2.9 Installing a hard disk drive................................................... 31

2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit...................................... 33

2.10.1 Voltage selector..................................................... 34

2.10.2 Power supply specifications .................................. 35

2.11 Replacing the cover............................................................. 36

2.12 Connecting external devices ............................................... 37

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Chapter 3: Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 40

3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 40

3.3 Support CD information....................................................... 40

3.3.1 Running the support CD........................................ 41

3.3.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 41

3.3.3 Utilities................................................................... 42

3.3.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 43

3.3.5 Other information .................................................. 43

3.4 Software information ........................................................... 44

3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature................................... 44

3.4.2 ASUS Instant Music .............................................. 47

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 50

4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 50

4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 51

4.4 Connectors .......................................................................... 52

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 60

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................. 60

5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS............. 61

5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS...................... 62

5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ........... 64

5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 65

5.1.6 ASUS Update........................................................ 67

5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 69

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................ 70

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 70

5.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 70

5.2.4 Menu items............................................................ 71

5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 71

5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 71

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5.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 71

5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 71

5.2.9 General help.......................................................... 71

5.3 Main menu........................................................................... 72

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 72

5.3.2 System Date.......................................................... 72

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................. 72

5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave............ 73

5.3.5 System Information ............................................... 74

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 75

5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration................................... 76

5.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................ 77

5.4.3 Chipset .................................................................. 77

5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 80

5.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................ 81

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 83

5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 83

5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume................................ 83

5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 83

5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 83

5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 84

5.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 85

5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................... 87

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority............................................... 87

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 88

5.6.3 Security ................................................................. 89

5.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 92

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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.

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.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Safeguards

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. 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 parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. 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 system.

3. Chapter 3: Starting up

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

6. Appendix

The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification and IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter.

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.

System package contents

Check your ASUS Terminator 2 package for the following items:

1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with:

• ASUS P4R8T motherboard

• Floppy disk drive

• Optical drive (optional)*

• Modem (optional)

2. Power cable and plug

3. Support CD

4. User guide

* CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW

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

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

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System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2! The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile

home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the

ASUS P4R8T motherboard that supports Intel

Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor with an 800MHz FSB, and up to 2GB system memory.

With unmatched video and audio capabilities, Fast Ethernet, and extensive connectivity, Terminator 2 is designed for the sophisticated.

With these and many more, the Terminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!

1.2 Front panel

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

External Internal

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1. Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive.

2. Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray .

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3. Eject button. Press this button to eject the loading tray of the optical drive.

4. Second optical drive door . This door covers a second optical drive bay.

5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

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

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

to the hard disk drive

8. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/output ports.

The optical drive(s) and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors. Open the front panel doors by pressing the mark.

9. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.

10. Optical drive. This is an IDE optical drive.

11. Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo

mini-plug.

12. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

Audio ports function variation

Port 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

13. 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.

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

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

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1.3 Rear panel

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

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1. GAME/MIDI port. This port connects a joystick, or game pad for

playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing.

2. Telephone port (optional). This port connects an RJ-11 cable jack. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-11 port of the telephone unit.

3. RJ-11 port (optional). This port connects an RJ-11 cable jack. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-11 wall socket.

4. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification.

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

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

7. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

8. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other

devices.

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9. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a

speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

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

12. 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.

13. Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

14. AGP slot cover. Remove this cover when installing an AGP card.

15. PCI slot cover. Remove this cover when installing an AGP card.

16. Chassis fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

17. Power supply unit fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the

power supply unit.

18. Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.

19. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to select the appropriate

voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 34 before adjusting this switch.

20. Expansion card lock. This metal lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 27 for details.

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1.4 Internal components

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

1. Optical drive

2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay

3. Floppy disk drive

7. ASUS P4R8T motherboard

8. DIMM sockets

9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly

4. Front panel cover

5. Hard disk drive metal tray

6. Chassis fan

10.AGP slot

11. PCI slot (with an installed PCI card)

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Chapter 2

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

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Basic installation

2.1 Preparation

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

Basic components to install

1. Central processing unit (CPU)

2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3. Expansion card(s)

4. Hard disk drive

5. Second optical drive

Tool

Phillips (cross) screw driver

2.2 Before you proceed

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

SB_PWR

P4R8T

P4R8T Onboard LED

Standby

Power

OFF

Powere

Off

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2.3 Removing the cover

To remove the cover:

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

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

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

4. Lift the cover, then set aside.

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2.4 Removing the power supply

You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. See page 33-35 for details on the PSU.

To remove the PSU:

1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

2. Disconnect all power plugs from the optical drive and floppy disk drive.

3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis.

4. Slide the PSU to the left until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis.

5. Push the PSU towards the front panel for about half an inch.

6. Slightly lift the PSU.

7. Disconnect the power plugs from the motherboard.

8. Set the PSU aside.

When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components.

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2.5 Installing a CPU

The P4R8T motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor.

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.

You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1. Carefully press down the locking lever of the retention bracket

2. Detach the retention bracket hook from the retention module hole by flipping the locking lever to the direction of the arrow.

3. Slightly lift the retention bracket.

4. Detach the other retention bracket hook from the hole on the other side of the retention module, then lift.

5. Do steps 1-4 to remove the second retention bracket.

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

7. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside.

2.5.2 CPU installation

To install the CPU:

1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle.

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

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

5. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

To re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1. Position the CPU fan and

heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.

2. Align the retention bracket with

the rails on the side of the CPU fan.

3. Attach the retention bracket

hook to the retention module hole.

4. Carefully press down the

locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket.

5. Attach the locking lever hook to

the retention module hole to secure the fan and heatsink assembly in place.

6. Follow steps 2 to 5 to re-install

the second retention bracket.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to

the CPU fan connector on 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 PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs.

2.6.1 Memory configurations

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

Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the table below. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.

Qualified DDR400 vendors list

This table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Chip Number

256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 MICRON 46V32M8 256MB PSC AL5D8B53T-5B1K PSC A2S56D30BTP 256MB TwinMOS M2G9108AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CC4 SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CCC SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCCC 256MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond W9425088H-5 256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 MOSEL V58C2256804SAT5 256MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3500C2PT –– –– 256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon HYB25D256800BT-5

• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in DIMM_A and DIMM_B.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• This motherboard only supports x4, x8, x16 chips/per module DDR DIMMs.

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2.6.2 DIMM installation

To install a DDR DIMM.

1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.

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

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.

Retaining clips

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 Installing an expansion card

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

2.7.1 Expansion slots

PCI slot

The PCI slot supports PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

AGP slot

The AGP slot supports AGP 8X/4X cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification.

Install only +1.5V AGP cards. The P4R8T motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.

P4R8T

P4R8T Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.

Keyed for 1.5v

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2.7.2 Expansion card installation

To install an expansion card.

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Pull the expansion card lock to the direction of the arrow.

Expansion card lock

PCI slot AGP slot

3. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.

Metal brackets

PCI card

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2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on the BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

ABCD

PCI slot 1 –– –– shared –– AGP slot used –– –– –– Onboard USB controller HC0 –– –– –– shared Onboard USB controller HC1 –– –– –– shared Onboard USB 2.0 controller –– –– –– shared Onboard LAN –– –– shared –– Onboard Audio –– used –– ––

When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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2.8 Installing a second optical drive

The system comes with a pre-installed optical drive (DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or CD-ROM) and an empty 5.25-inch drive bay for a second optical drive.

Set your second optical drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the optical drive documentation on how to set the drive as a Slave device.

To install a second optical drive:

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Locate the front panel cover hooks.

3. Press the hooks inward to release the front panel cover from the chassis.

4. Detach the front panel cover top hooks.

5. Push the the front panel cover slightly outwards to detach it from the chassis, then set it aside.

6. Carefully push the optical drive to the bay until its screw holes are aligned with the holes on the bay. Refer to the illustration.

7. Secure the optical drive with two screws on one side of the bay.

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