ASUS S1-AT5NM10E User Manual

S1-AT5NM10E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User Manual

E5860

First Edition

June 2010

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]

Online support support.asus.com

ASUS Computer International (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]

Online support support.asus.com

ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax [phone]

Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component) [phone]*
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) [phone]*
Support Fax [phone]

Online support support.asus.com

* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

Manufacturer:

Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU,

Authorised representative
in Europe:

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

ASUS Computer GmbH

RATINGEN, GERMANY

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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

System package contents ........................................................................... x

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-5

1.5 SO-DIMM Qualied Vendors List (QVL) ..................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2

2.2 Powering up .................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3

2.3.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 2-3

2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2-4

2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5

2.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6

2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6

2.3.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 2-7

2.3.7 Other information ............................................................ 2-8

2.4 Software information ................................................................. 2-10

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager ......................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2

3.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-3

3.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS Update .................................................................. 4-3

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ................................................ 4-5

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-7

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Table of contents

4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-7

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-7

4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-8

4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-8

4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8

4.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-8

4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-8

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 4-9

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 4-9

4.3.3 SATA1~2 ....................................................................... 4-10

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................4-11

4.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 4-12

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-13

4.4.1 JumperFree ................................................................... 4-13

4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-14

4.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-15

4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-17

4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-18

4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-19

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-20

4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-20

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-20

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-20

4.5.4 Control Eup ................................................................... 4-20

4.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 4-21

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-22

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-23

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-23

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-24

4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-25

4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-27

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-27

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-28

4.7.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-28

4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-29

v

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.

• 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 modications 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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure that 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 becomea wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.

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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the RTC battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Test Data:

• Motherboard (ASUSTeK Computer Inc / AT5ION3L / CS6110 / DT_MB),

Power Adapter (DELTA / SADP-65KB BFJB&ADP-65JH BB F), one CPU

fan (AVC / DS05020R12HP015), one ODD (HLDS / GSA-T50N(RR07)),
one HDD (HITACHI / HDT721032SLA380).

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 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
S1-AT5NM10E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

viii

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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to nd 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

yers, 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 S1-AT5NM10E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS S1-AT5NM10E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboard

• ASUS ODD (

• ASUS chassis

• CPU fan

• Chassis fan

2. Accessories

• SATA HDD signal cable x1

• HDD screw x4

• Power adapter x1

• Power cord x1

• ODD bezel x1

3. Support DVD (

4. Quick Installation Guide

slim type

)

user manual, drivers, utilities

)

x

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E!

The ASUS S1-AT5NM10E is a slimline barebone system with rich home
entertainment features.

The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR3 SO-DIMMs,
HDMI display output, Serial ATA 3Gb/s, USB 3.0, 8-channel audio conguration,

and wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, and Infrared).

1.2 Front panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1. Optical disk drive (ODD) (

slim type

13

12

11

10

9

).

2. ODD tray eject button. Push this button to eject the ODD tray.

3. ODD LED.

4. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick™ card slot.

5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394a device such as

a digital camcorder.

6. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to

USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and

others.

7. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

8. Headphone port. This port connects to a pair of headphones or a speaker.

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9. Front I/O ports cover. Open this cover to show the front I/O ports.

10. Power button (

with LED

). Press this button to turn the system on.

11. HDD LED.

12. Network LED. This network LED is for WiFi / Bluetooth / infrared

connections.

13. Infrared (IR) port. Transfer data between the barebone system and an

infrared-enabled device using this infrared port.

1.3 Rear panel

1

6

5

7

2

3

11

12

4

8

109

13

1. Chassis air vents. These vents are for ventilation inside the system chassis.

DO NOT cover the air vents, and use this system in environments with an

ambient temperature between 5ºC ~ 35ºC.

2. DC IN port. This port connects to the DC output plug of an AC power

adapter.

3. HDMI port. This port connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI compatible

devices.

4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect

to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and

others.

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5. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

7. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/

subwoofer speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio conguration.

8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a pair of headphones or a

speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel audio conguration, the

function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

11. Kensington® lock slot. Secure the barebone system to an immovable object

using a Kensington® security product.

12. VGA port. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible

devices.

13. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below shows the internal view of the system when you remove
the system covers and the HDD/ODD holder.

1

1. 3.5 inch SATA HDD bay

2. ODD (

slim type

)

3. ASUS motherboard

• Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing an SO-DIMM
and a hard disk.

• Refer to Chapter 3&4 in this user guide for motherboard details.

2

HDD/ODD holder

4 5

3

6

4. CPU fan

5. Chassis fan

6. 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots

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1.5 SO-DIMMQualiedVendorsList 
 (QVL)

DDR3 1333MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

HYNIX HMT325S6BFR8C-H9(44NM) 2GB • •

DIMM support

A* B*

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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Chapter 2

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

Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in AHCI

mode or in a RAID set without the necessary drivers. Use a AHCI / RAID
driver disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive
included in AHCI mode or in a RAID set.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow
succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

2.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press to turn ON the system

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2.3 SupportDVDinformation

The support DVD that came with the system contains drivers and software
applications that you can install to enhance the system features.

•

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

•

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

2.3.1 Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD into your optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on your
computer, the DVD automatically displays the Drivers screen. Click the Drivers,
Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus.

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the support

DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

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2.3.2 Drivers menu

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

ASUS InstAll

Installs all of the drivers through an installation wizard.

Intel Chipset Driver

Installs the Intel® chipset driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application.

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Driver

Installs the wireless LAN and Bluetooth driver.

Realtek 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN Driver

Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN driver.

USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver

Installs the USB 3.0 host controller driver.

NVIDIA ION Graphics Driver

Installs the NVIDIA

®

ION graphics driver.

CIR Tool Kit

Installs the CIR (Consumer Infrared) tool kit.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver

Installs the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver.

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2.3.3 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll

Installs all of the utilities through an installation wizard.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager.

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate.

Realtek Ethernet Utility

Installs the Realtek® Ethernet utility.

Adobe Reader 9

Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF).

Internet Radio

installs the Internet Radio utility.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin utility.

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