ASUS T2-PH2A User Guide

T2-PH2

Barebone System

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Cha p te r 1 : S y ste m I n tro d uc t ion

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

1.2 Front panel (external) ........................................................... 1-2

1.3 Front panel (internal) ............................................................ 1-5

1.4 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-7

1.5 Internal components ............................................................. 1-9

1.6 LED panel ............................................................................ 1-10

Cha p te r 2 : Bas i c I nst a ll a tio n

2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2

2.3 Removing the cover .............................................................. 2-3

2.4 Removing the power supply .................................................. 2-4

2.5 Installing a CPU ..................................................................... 2-5

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... 2-5

2.5.2 CPU installation ....................................................... 2-6

2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ..... 2-9

2.6 Installing a DIMM ................................................................. 2-10

2.6.1 Memory conﬁgurations .........................................2-10

2.6.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 2-13

2.7 Installing an expansion card ................................................ 2-14

2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 2-14

2.7.2 Expansion card installation .................................... 2-15

2.8 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-17

2.9 Installing a ﬂoppy disk drive ............................................... 2-20

2.10 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) .......................................2-21

2.11 Reinstalling the power supply unit ...................................... 2-24

2.12 Replacing the cover ............................................................ 2-26

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Cha p te r 3 : Sta r ti n g u p

3.1 Installing an operating system .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Powering up .......................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.3.1 Running the support CD .......................................... 3-3

3.3.2 Drivers menu ........................................................... 3-3

3.3.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.3.4 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-6

3.3.5 Other information ................................................... 3-6

3.4 Software information ............................................................ 3-7

3.4.1 ASUS Radio Player ................................................... 3-7

3.4.2 ASUS Instant Music ................................................. 3-9

3.5 Audio DJ .............................................................................3-11

3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD ...................................... 3-11

3.5.2 Tuning into an FM radio station ............................ 3-11

3.5.3 Presetting a station .............................................. 3-12

3.5.4 Adjusting the volume ............................................ 3-12

Cha p te r 4 : Mot h er b oar d I n fo

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2

4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3

4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5

Cha p te r 5 : BIO S I n for m at i on

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk .............................. 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 5-3

5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-4

5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6

5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8

5.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 5-11

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12

5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5-12

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5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 5-13

5.2.6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds ............................................... 5-13

5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 5-13

5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 5-13

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13

5.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 5-14

5.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 5-14

5.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ...............................................5-14

5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 5-15

5.3.5 IDE Conﬁguration .................................................. 5-16

5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-18

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19

5.4.1 Instant Music Conﬁguration ..................................5-19

5.4.2 LAN Cable Status .................................................. 5-20

5.4.3 USB Conﬁguration ................................................. 5-21

5.4.4 CPU Conﬁguration ................................................. 5-22

5.4.5 Chipset .................................................................. 5-24

5.4.6 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration ............................. 5-26

5.4.7 PCI PnP .................................................................. 5-28

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-30

5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 5-30

5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 5-30

5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-30

5.5.4 APM Conﬁguration ................................................5-31

5.5.5 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 5-33

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-34

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-34

5.6.2 Boot Settings Conﬁguration ................................. 5-35

5.6.3 Security ................................................................. 5-36

5.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 5-38

App e nd i x

Power supply speciﬁcations .............................................................A-2

Notices

Fed er al Co mm un ica ti on s C om mi ssi on S tat em en t

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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 manufacturerʼs 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Can ad ia n D ep ar tme nt o f C om mu nic at io ns St at eme nt

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.

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 userʼs authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information

Ele ct ri cal s af ety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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

Ope ra ti on sa fe ty

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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 manufacturerʼs 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.

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About this guide

Aud ie nc e

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS T2-PH2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How t hi s g ui de is o rg ani ze d

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chap t e r 1: S y s tem i n t rodu c t i on This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-PH1. The

chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chap t e r 2: B a s ic i n s t alla t i o n This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

components in the system.

3. Chap t e r 3: S t a rtin g u p This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and

utilities from the support CD.

4. Chap t e r 4: M o t herb o a r d in f o r mati o n This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chap t e r 5: B I O S in f o r mati o n This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Appe n d i x The Appendix includes the power supply unit speciﬁcation for this

system.

Con ve nt ion s us ed in t his g ui de

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.

Whe re t o f in d mor e in for ma ti on

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS W e bsit e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on

ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Opti o n a l Do c u m enta t i o n Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty ﬂyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your T2-PH2 system package for the following items.

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

Ite m d escri p t i on

1. ASUS T2-PH2 barebone system with

• ASUS motherboard

• 250 W Passive PFC power supply unit

• Gigabit LAN port

• CPU fan and heatsink assembly

• 2 x 5.25” drive bays

• 1 x 3.5” ﬂoppy disk drive bay

• 1 x 3.5” hard disk drive bay

• 6 x USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

• S/PDIF in/out ports

• 7-in-1 storage card reader

• FM radio module and radio antenna

• LED panel

• Audio DJ play buttons

2. Cables

• AC power cable

• Ultra ATA 66 cable

• Serial ATA cable

• Serial ATA power cable

3. Support CD

4. User guide

5. Optional items

• Optical drive

(CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

• Floppy disk drive

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Chapter 1

System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-PH2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS T2-PH2!

The ASUS T2-PH2 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 motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 533/800/1066 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.

With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T2-PH2 is designed for the sophisticated.

With these and many more, the T2-PH2 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 optical drive loading tray.

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

5. Storage card reader door. Open this door to access the 7-in-1 storage card reader.

6. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number, and time. See page 1-10 for details.

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

8. Power LED . This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.

9. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive

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

11. CD button . Press this button to put the Audio DJ function to CD mode.

12. Mode button. Press this button to switch from CD to FM radio mode and 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 two seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than two seconds. Refer to page 3-12 on how to preset a radio station.

In Windows® mode, pressing this button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.

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 in to an FM radio station without entering the operating system. See page 3-11 for details.

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14. STOP button . Press this button to stop the audio track being played.

15. PREVIOUS button

. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes. In CD mode, selects the previous audio track. In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station.

16. NEXT button

. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes. In CD mode, selects the next audio track. In Radio mode, selects the next preset station.

17. Volume down button –. Press this button to decrease the system

volume.

18. Volume up button +. Press this button to increase the system

volume.

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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 .

19. Floppy disk drive

(optional)

. This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

ﬂoppy disk.

20. Optical drive

(optional)

. This is for optical disks.

21. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.

22. Memory Stick®/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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You cannot close the storage card reader door if a storage card is inserted into any of the card slots.

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Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with it.

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25. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

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

27. USB 2.0 ports

2.0

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

28. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

29. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

30. S/PDIF In 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.

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

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

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

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

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

5. VGA port . This port connects a VGA monitor.

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

7. 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 Surround output.

8. 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.

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9. Microphone port . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

Aud i o p ort s f u nct i on var i at i on

10. USB 2.0 ports

2.0

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

11. LAN (RJ-45) port . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

12. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

13. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

14. Radio antenna port. This port connects a radio antenna.

15. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

16. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.

17. 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 2-25 before adjusting this switch.

18. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 2-15 for details.

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.

* L o w F reque n c y Enhan c e d Outpu t

Por t Hea d p h one/2 - C h annel 4 - C hanne l 6-C h a n nel

Light Blue Line In Surround Surround Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In LFE Output*/Center

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1. Optical drive

(optional)

2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay

3. Floppy disk drive

(optional)

4. Front panel cover

5. Hard disk drive metal tray

6. Chassis fan

7. ASUS motherboard

8. DIMM sockets

9. LGA775 socket with PnP cap

10. PCI slot

11. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card

12. Serial ATA connectors

13. Expansion card slots

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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1.6 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.

Aud io D J m od e

CD m o d e, pl a y / pause d s tatus

FM r a d io mo d e

In Radio mode, the LED panel displays the station preset number and station frequency.

Refer to page 3-11 for details on the Audio DJ feature.

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.

Refer to page 5-20 for details on setting the radio region.

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Chapter 2

Basic installation

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

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Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

2.1 Preparation

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

Bas i c c omp o ne n ts t o i nst a ll

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3. Expansion card(s)

4. Hard disk drive

5. Optical drive

6. Floppy disk drive

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Phillips (cross) screw driver

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate 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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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

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

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

2.2 Before you proceed

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

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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.

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

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.

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7. Disconnect the power plugs on the motherboard, then set the PSU aside.

4. Slide the PSU as the zoomed image shows, 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.

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.

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

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2.5 Installing a CPU

The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.

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.

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

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

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

2. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove and set aside the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.

3. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside.

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

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2.5 .2 CPU i ns tal la ti on

Ins t al l ing th e CP U

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

• Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

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Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

CPU Socket 775

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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and foreﬁnger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

Loa d l ever

Ret e n t ion t a b

Loa d p late

PnP c a p

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then ﬁt the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

Gol d tri a n g le mar k

Ali g n m ent k e y

CPU n o tch

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7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

6. Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before closing the load plate.

DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

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2.5 .3 Rei ns ta lli ng t he CP U fan a nd he at si nk ass em bl y

To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.

2. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

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Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.6 Installing a DIMM

The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

The following ﬁgure illustrates the location of the sockets:

• Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended conﬁgurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended conﬁgurations in the table on the next page.

• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1.

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

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.

2.6 .1 Me m or y co n fi gu ra t io ns

You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs.

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

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