ASUS T5-P5G41E User Manual

T5-P5G41E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

E5386

First Edition V1

February 2010

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... v

Safety information ....................................................................................... v

About this guide ......................................................................................... vi

System package contents ........................................................................ viii

Chapter 1: System introduction

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

1.2 Front panel ...................................................................................

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

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

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL) ....................................................

Chapter 2: Starting up

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

2.2 Powering up ..................................................................................

2.3 SupportDVDinformation ............................................................

2.3.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

2.3.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

2.3.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

2.3.4 ASUS contact information ...............................................

2.4 Software information ...................................................................

2.4.1 ASUS Express Gate .......................................................

2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager .........................................................

1-2

1-4

1-6

1-7

2-2

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-6

2-7

2-13

Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

3.2 Motherboard layout ......................................................................

3.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................

3.4 Connectors ...................................................................................

3-2

3-3

3-5

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...................................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

4-2

4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8

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Contents

4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

4.2.9 General help ...................................................................

4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

4.3.1 System Time .................................................................

4.3.2 System Date .................................................................

4.3.3 SATA1~4 ........................................................................

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ...................................................

4.3.5 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

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

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................

4.7.3 AI NET 2

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Notices

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.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

•

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

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, 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 become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

•

When using the product, do not block any air inlet/outlet in the chassis.

•

The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC.

•

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

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 manufacturer’s 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

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS

T5-P5G41E 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 ASUS T5-P5G41E. 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 information

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

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 T5-P5G41E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUST5-P5G41Ebarebonesystem with

•

ASUS motherboard

•

Peak 380W PFC power supply unit

•

Front I/O card and 3-in-1 storage card reader

2. Cables

•

AC power cord

•

Serial ATA cable

3. SupportDVD

4. Installation Manual

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general

description of ASUS T5-P5G41E.

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 buying an ASUS T5-P5G41E!

ASUS T5-P5G41E 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 an ASUS

motherboard that supports the Intel® processor in the 775-land package with

800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.

With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the

T5-P5G41E is designed for the sophisticated.

With these and many more, the T5-P5G41E denitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the system control button, system LEDs, and LED panel. The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel cover.

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Slide open

1. Opticaldiskdrivebay(empty). You may install an optical disk drive in this

2.0

bay.

2. Optical disk drive eject button

. Press this button to eject the optical disk

drive tray.

3. Front I/O ports cover. Push downwards to open the front I/O ports cover to

display the input/output ports.

4. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.

5. HDDLED . This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the

hard disk drive.

6. USB 2.0 ports

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,

camera, PDA, and others.

7. MultiMediaCard / Secure Digital

™ / Memory Stick™ card slot .

This slot is for a MultimediaCard / Secure Digital™ / Memory Stick™ storage card.

8. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-

plug.

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

The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.

Specications depend on the barebone system you purchased.

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1.3 Rear panel

SPDIF OUT

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

10. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

11. RearspeakerOutport(black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

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

12. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

13. Microphoneport(pink). This port connects a microphone.

14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via a coaxial S/PIF cable

15. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray

and other protected content.

16. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

17. PS/2 keyboard port(purple). This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2

keyboard.

18. PS/2 mouse port(green). This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

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19. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available

for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,

PDA, and others.

20. Chassis vents. These vents are for the fan that provides ventilation inside

the system chassis.

21. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards.

22. Center/Subwooferport(orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

23. LineInport(lightblue).This Line In port connects a tape player or other

audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes

Surround output.

24. LineOutport(lime). This Line Out port connects a headphone or a speaker.

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

25. Voltageselector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage

according to the voltage supply in your area.

26. Power connector. This connector is for a power cable and plug.

27. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE

1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC

devices.

28. LANport.

This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through

a network hub.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 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

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference.

The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle.

1. 5.25-inch optical drive cage

2. 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage

3. Power supply unit

4. DIMM sockets

5. CPU socket

6. ASUS motherboard

7. PCI Express x16 slot

8. PCI slot

9. Serial ATA connectors

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1333MHzQualiedVendorsList(QVL)

DIMM socket

1.35V(low voltage)

1.3V(low voltage)

support

(Optional)

A* B*

• •

Vendor Part No. Size

A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - - • • A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9 1024MB SS - - - - • • Corsair TR3X3G1333C9 G 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • Corsair TR3X3G1333C9 G 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • Corsair TR3X3G1333C9 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9 1.5V • • Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1024MB DS Corsair - - - • • Corsair CM3X2048-1333C9DHX 2048MB DS - - - - • • Corsair TW3X4G1333C9 G 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • Crucial BL12864TA1336.8SFB1 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFD 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS Micron 8XD22D9JNM 9 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • Crucial BL25664ABA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-6-6-20 1.8V • •

BL25664BN1337.16FF

Crucial

(XMP)

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS Micron 8UD22D9JNM 9 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 1024MB SS G.SKILL - - - • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI 1024MB DS G.SKILL - - - • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL - - - • • G.SkiLL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • GEIL DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1024MB SS - - 9 - • • GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24

GEIL DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9 1.5V • • Kingmax FLFD45F-B8MF9 1024MB SS Micron 8HD22D9JNM - - • • Kingmax FLFD45F-B8MH9 MAES 1024MB SS Micron 9CF22D9KPT - - • • Kingmax FLFE85F-B8MF9 2048MB DS Micron 8HD22D9JNM - - • • Kingmax FLFE85F-B8MH9 MEES 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2048MB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - 1.5V • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1024MB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS Micron 8XD22D9JNM 9 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22 D9JNM - - • • Micron MT18JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2048MB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS Micron 8UD22D9JNM 9 - • •

OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.8V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV3GK(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS - - - 1.6V • • OCZ OCZ3G13334GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.8V • • OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 6-5-5-20 1.85V • • OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • •

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1024MB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - - • • PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2048MB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - - • • SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •

6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

continued on the next page

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DDR3-1333MHzQualiedVendorsList(QVL)

DIMM socket

Vendor Part No. Size

SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung

Super

W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS - - - - • •

Talent Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS - SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - • • ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJE 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • • ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - • • ASINT SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • • BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-K2G 1024MB SS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

PC3-10600 DDR3-1333

Century

9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3-1333

Century

9-9-9

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2048MB DS Samsung

Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB DS - - - - • • PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - - 9 - • • PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1024MB DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 - - • • PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2048MB DS - - - - • • PATRIOT PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • SILICON

SP001GBLTU133S01 1024MB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 9 - • •

POWER SILICON

SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • •

POWER SILICON

SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • •

POWER TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1024MB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1024MB SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •

1024MB SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - • •

2048MB DS Micron 8DD22D9JNM - - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

SEC 846 HCH9

K4B1G08460

SEC 913 HCH9

K4B1G0846E

SEC 913 HCH9

K4B1G0846E

SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D

- - • •

support

(Optional)

A* B*

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DDR3-1066MHz capability

DIMM socket

1.35V(low voltage)

support

(Optional)

A* B*

• •

Vendor Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1024MB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • •

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • •

Elpida EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E 1024MB DS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2048MB DS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E

- - • •

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided 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 the blue 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 / 64-bit XP / Vista / 64-bit Vista / Windows® 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and

corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

2.2 Powering up

The system power button is located on the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press this power button to turn on the system.

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

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2.3 SupportDVDinformation

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.

•

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

•

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

2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to

displaySupportDVD/

motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in 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

Allows you to easily install all necessary drivers for your system.

Intel Chipset Driver

Installs the Intel® Chipset driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver.

AtherosL1EGigabitEthernetDriver

Installs the Atheros L1E Gigabit Ethernet driver.

IntelGraphicsAcceleratorDriver

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin 2010.

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2.3.3 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll

Allows you to easily install all bundled utilities for this motherboard.

ASUS Update

Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and

drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-2 for details.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager.

Adobe Reader 9

Installs the Adobe Reader 9 that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Dodument Format (PDF).

Internet Radio

Installs the Internet Radio utility.

ASUSExpressGateInstaller

Installs the ASUS Express Gate.

FarStone Utility

Installs the FarStone Utility.

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