ASUS TERMINATOR 2 T2-AE1 User Guide
Terminator 2
Barebone System
Model T2-AE1
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February 2005February 2005
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Table of contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
System package contents ................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System IntroductionChapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System IntroductionChapter 1: System Introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 1-2
1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-5
1.5 Internal components ............................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
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
2.6 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...................... 2-7
2.7 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-8
2.7.1 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-8
2.7.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 2-10
2.8 Installing an expansion card ............................................... 2-11
2.8.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 2-11
2.8.2 AGP 8X slot .......................................................... 2-11
2.8.3 Expansion card installation ................................... 2-12
2.8.4 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-13
2.9 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-14
Basic InstallationBasic Installation
Basic Installation
Basic InstallationBasic Installation
2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive ............................................... 2-17
2.11 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ....................................... 2-18
2.12 Reinstalling the power supply unit ...................................... 2-20
2.13 Replacing the cover ............................................................ 2-22
2.14 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-23
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Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
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 Instant Music ................................................. 3-7
3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player .................................................. 3-9
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
Starting upStarting up
Starting up
Starting upStarting up
Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info
Motherboard Info
Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info
4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5:Chapter 5:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 5:Chapter 5:
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
5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13
BIOS InformationBIOS Information
BIOS Information
BIOS InformationBIOS Information
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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
Table of contents
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 IDE Master/Slave ..................................... 5-15
5.3.5 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller .............................. 5-16
5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-17
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18
5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-18
5.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 5-20
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................5-22
5.4.4 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-25
5.4.5 Instant Music Configuration .................................. 5-27
5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-28
5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 5-28
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 5-28
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 5-28
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-28
5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-29
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-30
5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-32
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-33
5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-34
5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-36
AppendixAppendix
Appendix
AppendixAppendix
Power supply specifications ............................................................. A-2
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
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
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:
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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.
WARNING!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
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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.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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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.
•
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.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturerís instructions.
VORSICHTVORSICHT
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
VORSICHTVORSICHT
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
AudienceAudience
Audience
AudienceAudience
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 organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
1.
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 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.
2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
2.
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3.3.
Chapter 3: Starting upChapter 3: Starting up
3.
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.3.
Chapter 3: Starting upChapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 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.
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6.6.
AppendixAppendix
6.
Appendix
6.6.
AppendixAppendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this
system.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
WARNING: WARNING:
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION: CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
1.
ASUS Websites
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
2.
Optional Documentation
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional 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.
Item descriptionItem description
Item description
Item descriptionItem description
1.1.
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1.
ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with
1.1.
ASUS Terminator 2 barebone systemASUS Terminator 2 barebone system
• ASUS motherboard
• 200 W Passive PFC power supply unit
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 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 out port
2.2.
CablesCables
2.
Cables
2.2.
CablesCables
• AC power cable
• Serial ATA cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• 2-in-1 disk drive cable
• Floppy disk drive cable
3.3.
Support CDSupport CD
3.
Support CD
3.3.
Support CDSupport CD
4.4.
User guideUser guide
4.
User guide
4.4.
User guideUser guide
5.5.
Optional itemsOptional items
5.
Optional items
5.5.
Optional itemsOptional items
• Optical drive
• Floppy disk drive
(CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)
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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
motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ XP processor
with 800 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.
Supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet LAN, Terminator 2 offers
extensive connectivity, digital entertainment, and efficient networking
capabilities to meet your personal as well as business requirements.
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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1.1.
Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door.
1.
Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive.
1.1.
Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door.
2.2.
Optical drive door. Optical drive door.
2.
Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading
2.2.
Optical drive door. Optical drive door.
tray.
3.3.
Eject button. Eject button.
3.
Eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive loading
3.3.
Eject button. Eject button.
tray.
4.4.
Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door.
4.
Second optical drive door. This door covers a second optical
4.4.
Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door.
drive bay.
5.5.
Power button Power button
5.
Power button
5.5.
Power button Power button
6.6.
Power LED Power LED
6.
Power LED
6.6.
Power LED Power LED
7.7.
HDD LED HDD LED
7.
HDD LED
7.7.
HDD LED HDD LED
. .
. This LED lights up when data is being read from or
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. .
. Press this button to turn the system on.
. .
. .
. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
. .
written to the hard disk drive
8.8.
Front panel I/O door.Front panel I/O door.
8.
Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel
8.8.
Front panel I/O door.Front panel I/O door.
input/output ports.
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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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9.9.
Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive.
9.
Floppy disk drive. This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.
9.9.
Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive.
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Optical drive Optical drive
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Optical drive
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Optical drive Optical drive
11.11.
Headphone port Headphone port
11.
Headphone port
11.11.
Headphone port Headphone port
(optional)
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This is an IDE optical drive.
. .
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
. .
mini-plug.
12.12.
Microphone port Microphone port
12.
Microphone port
12.12.
Microphone port Microphone port
13.13.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
13.
USB 2.0 ports
13.13.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
. .
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
. .
. .
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
2
. .
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
14.14.
4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port
14.
4-pin IEEE 1394a port
14.14.
4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port
..
. This port provides high-speed
..
connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
15.15.
6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port
15.
6-pin IEEE 1394a port
15.15.
6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port
. .
. This port provides high-speed
. .
connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
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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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1.1.
GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port
1.
GAME/MIDI port
1.1.
GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port
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playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing.
2.2.
Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port.
2.
Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for
2.2.
Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port.
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
3.3.
Serial portSerial port
3.
Serial port
3.3.
Serial portSerial port
. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other
devices that conforms with serial specification.
4.4.
PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port
4.
PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2
4.4.
PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port
mouse.
5.5.
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port
5.
PS/2 keyboard port
5.5.
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port
. This purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
6.6.
VGA port VGA port
6.
VGA port
6.6.
VGA port VGA port
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. This port connects a VGA monitor.
. .
7.7.
Parallel port Parallel port
7.
Parallel port
7.7.
Parallel port Parallel port
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. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or
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other devices.
8.8.
Line Out port Line Out port
8.
Line Out port
8.8.
Line Out port Line Out port
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. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone
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or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
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Line In port Line In port
9.
Line In port
9.9.
Line In port 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.
10.10.
Microphone port Microphone port
10.
Microphone port
10.10.
Microphone port 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 variationAudio ports function variation
Audio ports function variation
Audio ports function variationAudio ports function variation
PortPort
Port
PortPort
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
11.11.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
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USB 2.0 ports
11.11.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
Headphone/2-ChannelHeadphone/2-Channel
Headphone/2-Channel
Headphone/2-ChannelHeadphone/2-Channel
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. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
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4-Channel4-Channel
4-Channel
4-Channel4-Channel
6-Channel6-Channel
6-Channel
6-Channel6-Channel
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
12.12.
LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port
12.
LAN (RJ-45) port
12.12.
LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port
. .
. This port allows Gigabit connection to a
. .
Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
13.13.
Expansion slot coversExpansion slot covers
13.
Expansion slot covers. Remove these cover when installing
13.13.
Expansion slot coversExpansion slot covers
expansion cards.
14.14.
Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent.
14.
Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation
14.14.
Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent.
inside the system chassis.
15.15.
Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent.
15.
Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that
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Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent.
provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.
16.16.
Power connector.Power connector.
16.
Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
16.16.
Power connector.Power connector.
17.17.
Voltage selector.Voltage selector.
17.
Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system
17.17.
Voltage selector.Voltage selector.
input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the
“Voltage selector” section on page 2-21 before adjusting this switch.
18.18.
Expansion card lock.Expansion card lock.
18.
Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards.
18.18.
Expansion card lock.Expansion card lock.
See page 2-12 for details.
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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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3. Floppy disk drive
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6. Chassis fan
7. ASUS motherboard
8. DIMM sockets
9. CPU heatsink and fan
10. AGP slot
11. PCI slot
12. Serial ATA connectors
13. Expansion card slots
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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 installBasic components to install
Basic components to install
Basic components to installBasic components to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
6. Floppy disk drive
ToolTool
Tool
ToolTool
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 a
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.
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.
SB_PWR
ON
Onboard LED
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Off
2.3 Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
1. On the rear panel, locate the
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three screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
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2. Use a Phillips screw driver to
remove the cover screws. Keep
the screws for later use.
3. Slightly pull the cover toward
the rear panel until the side tabs
are disengaged from the
chassis.
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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.
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.
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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
other system components.
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2.5 Installing a CPU
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The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor in the 754-pin
lidded ceramic micro PGA package.
Take note of the marked corner (with
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark
should match a specific corner on the
socket to ensure correct installation.
Gold triangleGold triangle
Gold triangle
Gold triangleGold triangle
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
CPU Socket 775
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2. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.
Make sure that the socket
lever is lifted up to 90°-100°
angle, otherwise the CPU does
not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner
with the gold triangle matches
the socket corner with a small
triangle.
Socket leverSocket lever
Socket lever
Socket leverSocket lever
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Gold triangleGold triangle
Gold triangle
Gold triangleGold triangle
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan
following the instructions that
came with the heatsink package.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the
CPU_FAN connector on the
motherboard.
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2.6 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly
Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the
power source before installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Remove the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly from its
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2. Place the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly on top of the
installed CPU, making sure it
fits the retention module.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to
the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
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4. Align the metal clips to the side
rail of the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly, with the locking
levers in the reverse orientation.
4. Snap the hook of each metal clip
into the hole of the retention
module.
5. Carefully press down each
locking lever and hook its end
into the hole of the retention
module.
Locking leversLocking levers
Locking levers
Locking leversLocking levers
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Hook
HookHook
Metal clipMetal clip
Metal clip
Metal clipMetal clip
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2.7 Installing a DIMM
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The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
DIMM1
DIMM2
80 Pins 104 Pins
184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
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Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and
1 GB DDR DIMMs.
• Installing DDR 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
DIMM_A and DIMM_B.
• 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 DDR memory.
• If you installed two 400 MHz DDR memory modules, the memory
frequency downgrades to 333 MHz.
identical identical
identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in
identical identical
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Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
SocketsSockets
Sockets
SocketsSockets
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
DIMM1DIMM1
DIMM1
DIMM1DIMM1
DIMM2DIMM2
DIMM2
DIMM2DIMM2
Single-channel (1) Installed —
(2) — Installed
(3)* Installed Installed
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors ListDDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors ListDDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
SizeSize
Size
SizeSize
256MB KINGSTON HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS KVR400X64C3A/256
512MB KINGSTON HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS KVR400X64C3A/512
512MB KINGSTON HYB25D256809BT-5B DS KVR400X64C3A/512
512MB KINGSTON D328DIB-50 DS KVR400X64C3A/512
256MB SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC SS M368L3223FTN-CCC
512MB SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC DS M368L6423FTN-CCC
256MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG-5BC SS MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB
512MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG-5BC DS MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB
256MB Infineon HYB25D256800CE-5C SS HYS64D32300HU-5-C
512MB Infineon HYB25D256800CE-5C DS HYS64D64320HU-5-C
256MB CORSAIR W942508BH-5 SS CMX256A-3200C2PT
512MB CORSAIR VS32M8-5 DS VS512MB400
256MB Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 SS HYMD232645D8J-D43
512MB Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 DS HYMD264646D8J-D43
VendorVendor
Vendor
VendorVendor
ModelModel
Model
ModelModel
Side/s*Side/s*
Side/s*
Side/s*Side/s*
ComponentComponent
Component
ComponentComponent
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the
Qualified DDR400 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website
(www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
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DIMM installation
DIMM installationDIMM installation
To install a DDR DIMM.
1. Locate the two DIMM sockets
on the motherboard.
Retaining clips
2. Unlock a socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into
the socket until the retaining
clips snap back in place and
the DIMM is properly seated.
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM!
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2.8 Installing an expansion card
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In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has one PCI and one AGP 8X slot. The following sub-sections describe the
slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage the motherboard.
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PCI slotPCI slot
PCI slot
PCI slotPCI slot
The PCI slot supports PCI cards such
as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The following figure
shows a LAN card installed on a PCI
slot.
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This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that
supports +1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you
ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden
fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
AGP 8X slotAGP 8X slot
AGP 8X slot
AGP 8X slotAGP 8X slot
Keyed for 1.5v
Floppy Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard!
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Expansion card installationExpansion card installation
Expansion card installation
Expansion card installationExpansion card installation
To install an expansion card.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Pull the expansion card lock to
the direction of the arrow.
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ExpansionExpansion
Expansion
ExpansionExpansion
card lockcard lock
card lock
card lockcard lock
PCIPCI
PCI
PCIPCI
slotslot
slot
slotslot
AGP 8x slotAGP 8x slot
AGP 8x slot
AGP 8x slotAGP 8x slot
3. Remove the metal cover
opposite the slot that you
intend to use.
4. Align the card connector with
the slot and press firmly until
the card is completely seated on
the slot.
5. Replace the expansion card lock
to secure the card to the
chassis.
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