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.

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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: 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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2.3.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a AHCI/RAID driver disk.

Intel AHCI/RAID Driver

Creates an Intel® AHCI / RAID driver disk.

2.3.5 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.

The user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.

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2.3.6 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

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2.3.7 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

Browse this DVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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2.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently
guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came

with the software for more information.

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager

ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently­used applications.

Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager on your computer:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers

installation wizard appears.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe le from the
ASUS AI Manager folder in the support CD. Double-click the setup.exe le to

start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.

Launching AI Manager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs
> ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. The AI Manager quick bar appears
on the desktop.

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon
appears in the Windows® taskbar.

Right-click this icon to switch between quick
bar and main window, and to launch the
AI Manager either from the quick bar or
taskbar.

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AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch
the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My

Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents.

Close button

Maximize / restore button

Minimize button

Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick
bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the

Close button to quit the AI Manager.

Main

The Main menu contains ve utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Booting, and AI
Probe. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the

main menu.

Click to display

Click to extend or restore

Click to display

items on the left

AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE

history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display
the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply
when done.

items on the right

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AI Security

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as

USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a
password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click Ok.

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected
device is locked and not accessible.

To unlock the selected device:

1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected
device is unlocked.

To change password:

Click Change Password, then follow the on-screen instructions to change

the password.

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AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

To specify the boot sequence:

1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot
sequence.

2. When done, press Apply.

AI Probe

AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the
values as you need.

Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan Speed tab, then select an item to

enable and change the value by dragging the bar.

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My Favorites

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you

from searching for the applications throughout your computer.

To add an application:

1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click Open on the le location window. The application is added to My
Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected
application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Support

Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical
support website, download support website, or contact information.

Information

Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your
system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

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2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 3

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

Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction

AT5I0N3L

LED_PANEL

PWR_SW

CIR_J

DEBUG

DC_PWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

HDD_PWR

SPDIF_OUT

WLAN

Intel

®

NM10

Super

I/O

AUDIO

RTL

8111E

JMB360

LINE_OUT MIC_IN

ESATA_

USB56

E1394

CARD_READER

ALC

887

8MB
BIOS

CLRTC

USBPW56

USBPW1-4

23.1cm(9.1in)

17.8cm(7in)

NVIDIA

®

ION

DIMM2

DIMM1

VGA_HDMI

LAN1_
USB12

USB34

SATA1

SATA2

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

BUZZER

ICS

954-A4

SB_PWR

Intel

®

Atom D510

VT6308P

The barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides
technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system

reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

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3.3 Jumpers

AT5I0N3L

AT5I0N3L Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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 onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. 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.

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

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU
Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then
the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56)

AT5I0N3L USB Device Wake Up

USBPW56

21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

21

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

USBPW1-4

AT5I0N3L

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the

compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow

refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

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3.4 Connectors

AT5I0N3L

SATA2

GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

AT5I0N3L SATA connectors

AT5I0N3L fan connectors

CHA_FAN

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

AT5I0N3L

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
and optical disk drives.

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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3. SATA power connector (5-pin HDD_PWR)

HDD_PWR

+5V

GND

+3V
GND
+12V

AT5I0N3L SATA power connector

AT5I0N3L

Connect the supplied SATA power cable splitter to this connector to power
one optical disk drive and one hard disk drive.

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Chapter 4

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

BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and
boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard

CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS
settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and
requests you to run the BIOS setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS
settings or update.

• Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure.
We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings with the help of
a trained service personnel.

• BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem in using the current
BIOS version, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS
updating may result to system boot failure.

• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk

in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

• Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

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4.1.1 ASUS Update

ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS >

ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility.

2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:

Updating from the Internet

a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click

Auto Select then click Next.

c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download

then click Next.

ASUS Update is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window, then click Open.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an

OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS

website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port,
then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

• Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST.

• Enter the BIOS setup. Go to the Tools menu, select EZ Flash 2, and

press <Enter> to enable it.

2. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found,
then press <Enter>. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and

automatically reboots the system when done.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: S1-AT5NM10E
VER: 0103 (H:00 B:02)
DATE: 04/06/2010

PATH: A:\

A:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single

partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash
disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Ensure that you rename the BIOS le in the USB ash disk to

AT5NM10E.ROM.

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB ash disk containing the

updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD or USB ash disk with the BIOS le to the optical

drive or USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When the BIOS
le is found, the utility reads and starts ashing the corrupt BIOS le.

4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it

on again.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

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4.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The

BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using
the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you do not press
<Delete>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST, do any of the following:

• Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then turn it back on. Do this

option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le

for this motherboard.

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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar Conguration eldsMenu items

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [14:32:36]
System Date [Fri 06/25/2010]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

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General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

Navigation keysSub-menu items

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

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

4.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.2.4 Menu items

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main
shows the Main menu items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [14:32:36]
System Date [Fri 06/25/2010]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar
have their respective menu items.

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Main menu items

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window.

4.2.7 Pop-up window

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Select a menu item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up window

with the conguration options for that

item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

SATA 1

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Auto

CDROM
ARMD
Not Installed

Options

Select the type of
device connected to
the system.

4.2.8 Scroll bar

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A scroll bar appears on the right side
of a menu screen when there are

Pop-up window

items that do not t on the screen.

Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items
on the screen.

4.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

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4.3 Main menu

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen

items and how to navigate through them.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [14:32:36] System Date [Fri 06/25/2010]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

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4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

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4.3.3 SATA1~2

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

SATA 1

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.

Conguration options: [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] [Not Installed]

Select the type of
device connected to

Select the type

the system.

of device con-
nected

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.4 Storage Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to

congure the item.

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Main

IDE
AHCI
Disabled

Options

StorageConguration

CongureSATAas [IDE]

SATARunModeConguration [Compatible]

Select the type
of device con-
nected

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Congure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors. Conguration options: [IDE]
[AHCI] [Disabled]

SATA Run Mode Conguration [Compatible]

Sets the SATA run mode conguration. Conguration options: [Compatible]
[Enhanced]

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4.3.5 System Information

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Main

BIOS Information

Version : 0103
Build Date : 04/06/10

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Atom(TM)2 CPU D510 @ 1.66GHz
Speed : 1666MHz

System Memory

Installed Size: 2048MB
Usable Size : 2048MB

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BIOS Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

Select the type
of device con-
nected

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4.4 Advanced menu

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

JumperFree
CPUConguration

Chipset

 OnboardDevicesConguration
 USBConguration

PCIPnP

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.4.1 JumperFree

The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage.

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AI Overclocking [Auto]

Vcore Over Voltage [Disabled]
Memory Over Voltage [Auto]

1.5V Over Voltage [Auto]

Advanced

Select the target CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system
becomes unstable,
return to the default.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

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The following item appears only when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual].

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Frequency [xxx]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired

CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 150 to 250.

Vcore Over Voltage [Disabled]

Sets the Vcore over voltage. Selecting [Disabled] sets the Vcore over voltage to
the default value. Selecting [Enabled] sets the Vcore over voltage to +50mV.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Memory Over Voltage [Auto]

Sets the memory over voltage. The value ranges from 1.5000V to 1.9000V with a

0.0500V increment. Key in the value directly or use +/- to adjust the voltage.

1.5V Over Voltage [Auto]

Sets the 1.5V over voltage. The values range from 1.5000V to 1.6500V with a

0.0500V increment. Key in the value directly or use +/- to adjust the voltage.

4.4.2 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

CongureadvancedCPUsettings

Module Version:3F.17

Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D510 @ 1.66GHz
Frequency :1.66GHz
FSB Speed :666MHz
Cache L1 :48 KB
Cache L2 :1024 KB
Ratio Actual Value :10

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

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Advanced

Disabled for WindowsXP

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit

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ESC Exit

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to

[Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are

reduced when the CPU overheats. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious

buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper Threading technology.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.3 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.

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Advanced

NorthBridgeConguration

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CongureNorthBridge

features.

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+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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North Bridge Conguration

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NorthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

Options

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

CongureDRAMTimingbySPD [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCI/IGD]

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Auto
667 MHz
800 MHz

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DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto]
[667MHz] [800MHz]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable conguring the DRAM Timing by SPD.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCI/IGD]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD]

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4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration

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OnboardDevicesConguration

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]
Onboard Wlan [Enabled]
Onboard Bluetooth [Enabled]
CIR Function [Enabled]
VT6308P Controller [Enabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Advanced

Enable / Disable
Onboard Lan.

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Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to select the front panel audio type.

Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Onboard WLan [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard WLAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard Bluetooth [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth function.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CIR Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the infrared function.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

VT6308P Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the 1394 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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4.4.5 USB Conguration

Select Screen
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F10 Save and Exit
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The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

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USBConguration

Module Version - 2.24.5-14.4

USB Devices Enabled:

1 Keyboard, 1 Hub

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Advanced

Options

Disabled
Enabled

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The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full
Speed (12Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

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The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

Select Screen
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USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage

device to initialize. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to set the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced
FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

4.4.6 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

Advanced

NO: lets the BIOS

congureallthe

devices in the system.
YES: lets the operating

systemcongurePlug

and Play (PnP) devices
not required for boot
if your system has a
Plug and Play operating
system.

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Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

conguration options.

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Hardware Monitor

Suspend Mode [S3 only]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Control Eup [Disabled]

APMConguration

Hardware Monitor

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [S3 only]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S3 Only]

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Functions

4.5.4 Control Eup [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable Control Eup. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

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4.5.5 APM Conguration

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Power

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power off]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
Power On By PME [Disabled]
Power On By Remote Control [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
[Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,

and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Options

Power Off
Power On
Last State

Power On By PME [Disabled]

Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Power On By Remote Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables a remote control to power up the system or wake up the

system from S3, S4, and S5 sleep states. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

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4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

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F10 Save and Exit

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Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [26ºC/78.5ºF]

MB Temperature [28ºC/82ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [4041RPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

CPU Voltage [ 1.200V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]
5V Voltage [ 5.145V]
12V Voltage [11.932V]

CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
/ motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected temperatures.

CPU/Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/
Chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard or to the chassis, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not

want the detected speed to be displayed.

CPU temperature

CPU 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

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F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

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Boot settings

Boot Device Priority

 BootSettingsConguration

Security

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4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

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Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [USB: JetFlash Trans]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

SpeciestheBoot

Device Priority
sequence.

Avirtualoppydisk
drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive

astherstboot

device.

Speciestheboot
sequence from the
available devices.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of

devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [Hard Drive]
[ATAPI CD-ROM] [Removable Dev.] [Disabled]

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS
logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

• Press <F5> when ASUS logo appears.

• Press <F8> after POST.

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4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

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Boot

BootSettingsConguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS]
[Keep Current]

Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

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Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or

numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter> twice. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 3.3 Jumpers for information on how to

erase the RTC RAM.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.

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Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or

numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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4.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

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ASUS EZ Flash 2

Express Gate [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]

AI NET2

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4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then
press <Enter> to conrm your choice. See 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details.

Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
This utility supports

1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)

2.NTFS (read only)

3.CD-DISC (read only)

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express
Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet

and Skype. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen

before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at

the rst screen of Express Gate for user action. Conguration options: [Prompt
User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds]
[30 seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Conguration options: [No] [Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that
the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data

includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal information stored

by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is useful in
the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from
launching properly.

The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate

environment after clearing its settings.

4.7.3 AI NET 2

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AI NET 2
Pair Status Length

Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]

Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Check Realtek LAN
cable during POST.

It will take 3 to 10
seconds to diagnose
LAN cable.

4.8 Exit menu

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

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Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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 nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.

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 elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Exit system setup

after saving the

changes.

F10 key can be used

for this operation.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

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 conrmation

window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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