Barebone System
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Model T2-P
User Guide
Terminator 2
E1606
Revised Edition V4
April 2004
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................... 6
Safety information .......................................................................... 7
About this guide.............................................................................. 8
System package contents ............................................................ 10
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12
1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12
1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 15
1.4 Rear panel........................................................................... 17
1.5 Internal components............................................................ 20
1.6 LED panel............................................................................ 21
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 24
2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 24
2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 25
2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................ 26
2.5 Installing a CPU................................................................... 27
2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.... 27
2.5.2 CPU installation..................................................... 28
2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 29
2.6 Installing a DIMM................................................................. 30
2.6.1 Memory configurations.......................................... 30
2.6.2 DIMM installation................................................... 31
2.7 Installing an expansion card................................................ 32
2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 32
2.7.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 33
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 34
2.8 Installing a second optical drive .......................................... 35
2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)........................................ 37
2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit...................................... 39
2.11 Replacing the cover............................................................. 41
2.12 Connecting external devices ............................................... 42
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 46
3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 46
3.3 Support CD information....................................................... 46
3.3.1 Running the support CD........................................ 47
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3.3.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 47
3.3.3 Utilities menu......................................................... 48
3.3.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 49
3.3.5 Other information .................................................. 50
3.4 Software information ........................................................... 51
3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature................................... 51
3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player............................................... 54
3.4.3 ASUS Instant Music .............................................. 56
3.4.4 LifeView® TVR Application ................................... 58
3.5 Audio DJ.............................................................................. 59
3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD..................................... 59
3.5.2 Tuning into an FM radio station............................. 59
3.5.3 Presetting a station ............................................... 60
3.5.4 Adjusting the volume............................................. 60
3.6 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter............................................... 61
3.6.1 LED indicators....................................................... 62
3.6.2 Antenna installation............................................... 62
3.6.3 Installing the utilities and driver ............................. 63
3.6.4 Other support CD options ..................................... 63
3.6.5 The Control Center utility ...................................... 64
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 76
4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 76
4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 77
4.4 Connectors .......................................................................... 78
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 88
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................. 88
5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS............. 89
5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS...................... 90
5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ........... 92
5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 93
5.1.6 ASUS Update........................................................ 95
5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 97
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................ 98
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 98
5.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 98
5.2.4 Menu items............................................................ 99
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5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 99
5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 99
5.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 99
5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 99
5.2.9 General help.......................................................... 99
5.3 Main menu......................................................................... 100
5.3.1 System Time ....................................................... 100
5.3.2 System Date........................................................ 100
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 100
5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master............................... 101
5.3.5 IDE Configuration................................................ 102
5.3.6 System Information ............................................. 103
5.4 Advanced menu ................................................................ 104
5.4.1 CPU Configuration .............................................. 104
5.4.2 Chipset ................................................................ 105
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration .......................... 108
5.4.4 PCI PnP ...............................................................110
5.4.5 USB Configuration ...............................................112
5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration..................................114
5.5 Power menu .......................................................................115
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]...........................................115
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] .......................115
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]..........................................115
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]..............................1 15
5.5.5 APM Configuration ...............................................116
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................117
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority..............................................119
5.6 Boot menu ..........................................................................119
5.6.2 Removable Drives............................................... 120
5.6.3 CDROM Drives ................................................... 120
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................ 121
5.6.5 Security ............................................................... 123
5.7 Exit menu .......................................................................... 125
Appendix
A.1 Power supply specifications ...............................................A-2
A.2 Wireless LAN adapter channels ......................................... A-3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor
to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable
from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect
any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples
away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product
on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturerís instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien
nach Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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Safeguards
About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the
front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification and
IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter (available only
on systems with installed 3-in-1 PCI upgrade package).
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your Terminator 2 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
T2-P models
Item description
1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with
• ASUS P4P8T motherboard
• Floppy disk drive
• 7-in-1 storage card reader
• FM radio module and radio antenna
• LED panel
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Deluxe Standard
2. Cables
• AC power cable
• Serial A T A cable
• Serial ATA power cable
3. Support CD
4. User guide
5. Optional items
• 3-in-1 PCI card upgrade package
• Optical drive
• Modem module
(CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)
(1394, Gigabit LAN, Wireless LAN adapter)
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
Terminator 2. The chapter lists the
system features including
introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.
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System introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2!
The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the
ASUS P4P8T motherboard that supports Intel
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Pentium® 4 Northwood/
Prescott processor with 800MHz FSB, and up to 2GB system memory.
With video and audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit/Fast
Ethernet and wireless networking, Terminator 2 is designed for the
sophisticated.
With these and many more, the Terminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting
edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
1.2 Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system
LEDs, and LED panel.
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1. Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive.
2. Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray .
3. Eject button. Press this button to eject the loading tray of the optical drive.
4. Second optical drive door . This door covers a second optical drive bay.
5. Power button
6. Power LED
7. HDD LED
. Press this button to turn the system on.
. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.
. This LED lights up when data is being read from or
written to the hard disk drive
8. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/
output ports.
9. Storage card reader door
(Deluxe models only).
Open this door to
access the 6-in-1 storage card reader.
10. LED panel
(Deluxe models only).
The LED panel displays the audio
medium (CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock,
track number, and time. See page 21 for details.
The following front panel buttons are activated only when the system is
in Audio DJ mode. The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD audio
tracks, or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating
system. See page 59 for details. The audio control buttons are
available on deluxe models only.
11. CD button
. Press this button to put the Audio DJ function to CD
mode.
In Windows® mode, pressing this button shuts down, restarts, or puts
the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.
12. Mode button. Press this button to switch from CD to FM radio mode
or vice versa.
13. PLAY/PAUSE button (
/ ). Press this button to perform various
functions in different modes.
In CD mode, plays or pauses an audio CD track.
In Radio mode, scans the available FM stations when pressed for
less than 2 seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than
2 seconds. Refer to page 60 on how to preset a radio station.
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14. STOP button . Press this button to stop the audio track being
played.
15. PREVIOUS button
in different modes.
In CD mode, selects the previous audio track.
In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station.
16. NEXT button
different modes.
In CD mode, selects the next audio track.
In Radio mode, selects the next preset station.
17. Volume down button
volume.
18. Volume up button
volume.
. Press this button to perform various functions in
. Press this button to perform various functions
–
. Press this button to decrease the system
+
. Press this button to increase the system
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1.3 Front panel (internal)
The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are
located inside the front panel doors.
Open the front panel doors by pressing the
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19. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.
20. Optical drive. This is an IDE optical drive.
21. CompactFlash
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/Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a
CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.
22. Memory Stick
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/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a
Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
23. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot
. This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
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24. SmartMedia
• You can not close the storage card reader door if a storage card is
• Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that
card slot . This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.
inserted into any of the card slots.
comes with it.
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25. Headphone port
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mini-plug.
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
26. Microphone port
27. USB 2.0 ports
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
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ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• The front panel IEEE 1394 ports are available only when you install
the 3-in-1 PCI upgrade package.
• The 3-in-1 PCI upgrade package is purchased separately.
28. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
29. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
30. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
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1.4 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports
that allow convenient connection of devices.
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playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing.
2. Telephone port
(optional)
. This port connects an RJ-11 cable
jack. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other
end to the RJ-11 port of the telephone unit.
3. RJ-11 port
(optional)
. This port connects an RJ-11 cable jack.
Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other end to
the RJ-11 wall socket.
4. Serial port
. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other
devices that conforms with serial specification.
5. PS/2 mouse port
. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
6. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
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7. VGA port
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. This port connects a VGA monitor.
8. Parallel port
. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or
other devices.
9. Line Out port . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or
a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
10. Line In port
. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player
or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port
becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.
11. Microphone port
. This Microphone (pink) port connects a
microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Surround Speaker.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change
when you select the 6-channel configuration. Refer to the table below
for audio ports function variation.
Audio ports function variation
Port Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Surround Surround
* Low Frequency Enhanced Output
12. USB 2.0 ports
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
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ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
13. Ethernet LAN port
. This port allows connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
14. AGP slot bracket. Remove this bracket when installing an AGP card.
15. Chassis fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the system chassis.
16. Radio antenna port. This port connects an optional radio antenna.
17. Power supply unit fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the
power supply unit.
18. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
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19. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input
voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage
selector” section on page 40 before adjusting this switch.
20. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards.
See page 33 for details.
• The following items are available only when you install the 3-in-1
PCI upgrade package.
• The 3-in-1 PCI upgrade package is purchased separately.
21. Gigabit LAN port. This port allows high speed connection to the
Internet via a DSL or cable modem.
22. WLAN adapter antenna connector. This connects the dipolar
antenna of the wireless LAN adapter.
23. Link LED. This yellow LED lights up when the wireless LAN adapter
radfio is on but has no activity.
24. AIR LED. This green LED blinks when the wireless LAN adapter is
transmitting or receiving data.
See page 62 for the wireless LAN adapter LED indications.
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1.5 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the
top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled
for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing
additional system components.
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1. Optical drive
2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay
3. Floppy disk drive
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4. Front panel cover
5. Hard disk drive metal tray
6. Chassis fan
7. ASUS P4P8T motherboard
8. DIMM sockets
9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
10. AGP slot
11. PCI slot (with an installed PCI card)
12. SATA connectors
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1.6 LED panel
The LED panel displays various system
information depending on the system
mode.
The LED panel displays the system time in
24-hour format when the system is in soft-off
or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or
S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS
setup or the operating system to adjust the
time.
Audio DJ mode
The LED panel displays various information when the system is in Audio
DJ mode.
In CD mode, the LED panel displays the
play/pause icon, number, and duration of
the audio CD track being played.
In Radio mode, the LED panel displays
the station preset number and station
frequency.
• Refer to page 59-60 for details on the Audio DJ feature.
• The Audio DJ feature is available only on deluxe models.
CD mode, play/paused status
FM radio mode
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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2.1 Preparation
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Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan
to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Second optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit,
this LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off
mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power
outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing
any system component.
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2.3 Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
1. On the rear panel, locate the
three screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
2. Use a Phillips screw driver to
remove the cover screws. Keep
the screws for later use.
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3. Slightly pull the cover toward
the rear panel until the side tabs
are disengaged from the
chassis.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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2.4 Removing the power supply
You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a
central processing unit (CPU) and other system components.
To remove the PSU:
1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
2. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs.
3. Remove the screw that secures
the PSU to the chassis.
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4. Slide the PSU to the left until
the side hook is disengaged
from the chassis.
5. Push the PSU towards the front
panel for about half an inch.
6. Slightly lift the PSU.
7. Disconnect the power plugs on
the motherboard, then set the
PSU aside.
When removing the PSU,
make sure to hold or support
it firmly. The unit may
accidentally drop and
damage the other system
components.
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2.5 Installing a CPU
The P4P8T motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero
Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is designed for Intel® Pentium® 4
Northwood/Prescott processor.
2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and
heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other
models.
You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can
install a CPU.
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Carefully press down the
locking lever of the retention
bracket
2. Detach the retention bracket
hook from the retention module
hole by flipping the locking lever
to the direction of the arrow.
3. Slightly lift the retention bracket.
4. Detach the other retention
bracket hook from the hole on
the other side of the retention
module, then lift.
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6. Disconnect the CPU fan cable
from the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard.
7. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly, then set aside.
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2.5.2 CPU installation
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a
90° angle.
3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner
(gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
5. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
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2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly
To re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Position the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly on top of the
installed CPU.
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2. Align the retention bracket with
the rails on the side of the CPU
fan.
3. Attach the retention bracket
hook into the retention module
hole.
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4. Carefully press down the
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locking lever on the other side
of the retention bracket.
5. Attach the locking lever hook
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into the retention module hole
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to secure the fan and heatsink
assembly in place.
6. Follow steps 2 to 5 to re-install the second retention bracket.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
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2.6 Installing a DIMM
The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support dual-channel memory
configuration using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs.
2.6.1 Memory configurations
You may install up to 2GB system memory using 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the
Qualified DDR400 vendors list below. Visit the ASUS website
(www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
Table 1: Qualified DDR400 vendors list
This table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified
for use with this motherboard.
Size V endor Part Number Chip Brand Chip Number
256MB Samsung M368L3223DTM-CC4 Samsung K4H560838D-TCC4
256MB Samsung M368L3223ETM-CCC Samsung K4H560838E-TCCC
512MB Samsung M368L6432ETM-CCC Samsung K4H560838E-TCCC
256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon HYB25D256800BT-5B
512MB Infineon HYS64D64320GU-5-B Infineon HYB25D256800BT-5B
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 Samsung K4H560838D-TCC4
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 Samsung K4H560838D-TCC4
256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond W942508CH-5
512MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond W942508CH-5
256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G315B1ECZ Samsung K4H560838D-TCC4
256MB TwinMOS MDSTTUF08108L294K4FW0/T TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50B
512MB Hynix HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA Hynix HY5DU56822BT-D43
512MB Apacer 77.10636.465 Samsung K4H560838D-TCC4
• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in
DIMM_A and DIMM_B.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
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• This motherboard only supports x4, x8, x16 chips/per module DDR
DIMMs.
• Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to Table 2.
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