ASUS TERMINATOR 2 T2-AH1 User Guide

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Terminator 2

Barebone System Model T2-AH1

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First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 August 2005August 2005

August 2005

August 2005August 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) ........................................................... 1-5

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

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

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

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

2.5.1 CPU installation ....................................................... 2-5

2.5.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ........ 2-7

2.5.3 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... 2-8

2.6 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-9

2.6.1 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-9

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

Basic InstallationBasic Installation

Basic Installation

Basic InstallationBasic Installation

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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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 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-6

3.3.5 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-7

3.3.6 Other information ................................................... 3-7

3.4 Software information ........................................................... 3-8

3.4.1 ASUS Radio Player .................................................. 3-8

3.4.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 3-10

3.4.3 Audio DJ ............................................................... 3-12

3.4.4 Marvell

3.4.5 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ................................. 3-15

Starting upStarting up

Starting up

Starting upStarting up

Yukon Virtual Cable Tester ...................... 3-14

3.4.6 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 3-17

3.4.7 AC`97 audio feature ............................................ 3-23

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

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

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

4.3 Jumper ................................................................................. 4-3

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

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

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Motherboard Info

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

BIOS InformationBIOS Information

BIOS Information

BIOS InformationBIOS Information

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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

Table of contents

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 IDE Master/Slave .................................................. 5-15

5.3.5 System Information ..............................................5-16

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-17

5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration .................................. 5-17

5.4.2 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 5-18

5.4.3 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 5-21

5.4.4 USB Configuration.................................................5-22

5.4.5 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-23

5.4.6 Chipset ................................................................. 5-24

5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................5-26

5.4.8 PCI Express Configuration ..................................... 5-27

5.4.9 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-28

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-29

5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 5-29

5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 5-29

5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 5-29

5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-29

5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-30

5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-32

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-33

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-33

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-34

5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-35

5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-37

AppendixAppendix

Appendix

AppendixAppendix

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

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.

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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 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 T2-AH1 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

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1.

Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-AH1. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 T2-AH1 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

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ASUS T2-AH1 barebone system with

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• ASUS motherboard

• 250 W 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 (6-pin and 4-pin)

• S/PDIF In port

• S/PDIF out port

• 7-in-1 storage card reader

• FM radio module and radio antenna

• LED panel

• Audio DJ play buttons

2.2.

CablesCables

Cables

2.2.

CablesCables

• AC power cable

• Serial ATA cable

• Serial ATA power cable

3.3.

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

3.3.

Support CDSupport CD

4.4.

User guideUser guide

User guide

4.4.

User guideUser guide

5.5.

Optional itemsOptional items

Optional items

5.5.

Optional itemsOptional items

• Optical drive

• Floppy disk drive

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

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-AH1. 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-AH1!

The ASUS T2-AH1 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 processor for Socket 939

with 1 GHz/800 MHz/400 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.

With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T2-AH1 is designed for the sophisticated.

With these and many more, the T2-AH1 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Power button

5.5.

Power button Power button

6.6.

Power LED Power LED

Power LED

6.6.

Power LED Power LED

7.7.

HDD LED HDD LED

HDD LED

7.7.

HDD LED HDD LED

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. This LED lights up when data is being read from or

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. Press this button to turn the system on.

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

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written to the hard disk drive

8.8.

Front panel I/O door.Front panel I/O door.

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.

9.9.

Storage card reader doorStorage card reader door

Storage card reader door

9.9.

Storage card reader doorStorage card reader door

Open this door to access the 7-in-1

storage card reader.

10.10.

LED panelLED panel

10.

LED panel

10.10.

LED panelLED panel frequency, player status ( /

The LED panel displays the audio medium (CD/FM), radio

), real time clock, track number, and

time. See page 1-10 for details.

The following front panel buttons are activated only when the system is

Audio DJ modeAudio DJ mode

Audio DJ mode. The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD audio

Audio DJ modeAudio DJ mode tracks, or tune in to an FM radio station without entering the operating system. See page 3-12 for details.

11.11.

CD button CD button

11.

CD button

11.11.

CD button CD button

. .

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

. .

mode.

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

12.12.

Mode button.Mode button.

12.

Mode button. Press this button to switch from CD to FM radio

12.12.

Mode button.Mode button. mode or vice versa.

13.13.

PLAY/PAUSE button (PLAY/PAUSE button (

13.

PLAY/PAUSE button (

13.13.

PLAY/PAUSE button (PLAY/PAUSE button (

). ).

) . Press this button to perform various

). ).

functions in different modes.

CD modeCD mode

C D m o de, plays or pauses an audio CD track.

CD modeCD mode Radio modeRadio mode

Radio mode, scans the available FM stations when pressed for

Radio modeRadio mode less than two seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than two seconds. Refer to page 3-13

on how to preset a radio

station.

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STOP button STOP button

14.

STOP button

14.14.

STOP button STOP button

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. Press this button to stop the audio track being

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played.

15.15.

PREVIOUS button PREVIOUS button

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PREVIOUS button

15.15.

PREVIOUS button PREVIOUS button functions in different modes.

CD modeCD mode

C D m o de, selects the previous audio track.

CD modeCD mode Radio modeRadio mode

Radio mode, selects the previous preset station.

Radio modeRadio mode

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. Press this button to perform various

. .

16.16.

NEXT button NEXT button

16.

NEXT button

16.16.

NEXT button NEXT button different modes.

CD modeCD mode

C D m o de, selects the next audio track.

CD modeCD mode Radio modeRadio mode

Radio mode, selects the next preset station.

Radio modeRadio mode

17.17.

Volume down button Volume down button

17.

Volume down button

17.17.

Volume down button Volume down button system volume.

18.18.

Volume up button Volume up button

18.

Volume up button

18.18.

Volume up button Volume up button volume.

. .

. Press this button to perform various functions in

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– . Press this button to decrease the

–.–.

+.+.

+ . Press this button to increase the system

+.+.

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1.3 Front panel (internal)

The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors.

Open the front panel doors by pressing the

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Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive.

19.

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

19.19.

Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive.

20.20.

Optical drive Optical drive

20.

Optical drive

20.20.

Optical drive Optical drive

21.21.

CompactFlashCompactFlash

21.

CompactFlash

21.21.

CompactFlashCompactFlash

(optional)

®®

/Microdrive™ card slot /Microdrive™ card slot

/Microdrive™ card slot

/Microdrive™ card slot /Microdrive™ card slot

This is an IDE optical drive.

. This slot is for a

CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.

®®

22.22.

Memory StickMemory Stick

22.

Memory Stick

22.22.

Memory StickMemory Stick

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot.

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot.

a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.

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SmartMediaSmartMedia

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SmartMedia

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SmartMediaSmartMedia

®®

card slot card slot

card slot

card slot card slot

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. This slot is for a SmartMedia

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storage

card.

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Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot

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Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot

24.24.

Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot

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. This slot is for a

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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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Headphone port Headphone port

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Headphone port

25.25.

Headphone port Headphone port

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. This port connects a headphone with a stereo

. .

mini-plug.

26.26.

Microphone port Microphone port

26.

Microphone port

26.26.

Microphone port Microphone port

27.27.

USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports

27.

USB 2.0 ports

27.27.

USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports

. .

. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

. .

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)

2.0

. .

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

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4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port

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4-pin IEEE 1394a port

28.28.

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.

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6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port

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6-pin IEEE 1394a port

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6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port

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. This port provides high-speed

. . connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

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Optical S/PDIF In port. Optical S/PDIF In port.

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

30.30.

Optical S/PDIF In port. Optical S/PDIF In port.

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

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1.4 Rear panel

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

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DVI-out portDVI-out port

DVI-out port. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

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DVI-out portDVI-out port

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2.2.

Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects your audio system

2.2.

Optical S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

3.3.

Serial portSerial port

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

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

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

VGA port

6.6.

VGA port VGA port

7.7.

Parallel port Parallel port

Parallel port

7.7.

Parallel port Parallel port

. .

. This port connects a VGA monitor.

. .

. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or

other devices.

8.8.

Line Out port Line Out port

Line Out port

8.8.

Line Out port 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.

9.9.

Line In port Line In port

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 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround output.

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Microphone port Microphone port

10.

Microphone port

10.10.

Microphone port Microphone port

. .

. This Microphone (pink) port connects a

. .

microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced output/Center.

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

* Low Frequency Enhanced Output

11.11.

USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports

11.

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

. .

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)

2.0

. .

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 covers when installing

13.13.

Expansion slot coversExpansion slot covers expansion cards.

14.14.

Audio Out portsAudio Out ports

14.

Audio Out ports (red and white)

14.14.

Audio Out portsAudio Out ports

. These ports connect the left and

.. right audio input cable jacks to the television or VCR left audio output port.

15.15.

Video Out port Video Out port

15.

Video Out port (yellow)

15.15.

Video Out port Video Out port

. This port connects a video cassette

recorder (VCR).

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16.16.

Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent.

16.

Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation

16.16.

Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent. inside the system chassis.

17.17.

S-Video port S-Video port

17.

S-Video port (black)

17.17.

S-Video port S-Video port

. .

. This port connects a television set with

. .

S-Videofeature.

18.18.

Radio antenna port.Radio antenna port.

18.

Radio antenna port. This port connects a radio antenna.

18.18.

Radio antenna port.Radio antenna port.

19.19.

Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent.

Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that

19.

19.19.

Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent. provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

20.20.

Power connector.Power connector.

20.

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

20.20.

Power connector.Power connector.

21.21.

Voltage selector.Voltage selector.

21.

Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system

21.21.

Voltage selector.Voltage selector. input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 2-25 before adjusting this switch.

22.22.

Expansion card lock.Expansion card lock.

22.

Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards.

22.22.

Expansion card lock.Expansion card lock. See page 2-15 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.

1. Optical drive

(optional)

2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay

3. Floppy disk drive

(optional)

4. Card reader module

5. Front panel cover

6. Hard disk drive metal tray

7. Front panel I/O board

8. Chassis fan

9. ASUS motherboard

10. CPU socket

11. DIMM sockets

12. Expansion slots

13. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card

14. PCI slot

15. Serial ATA connectors

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1.6 LED panel

The LED panel displays various system information depending on the system mode.

The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when the system is in soft-off or stand-by mode, Suspend-to-RAM, Suspend-to-Disk, or Wait Boot state. Enter the BIOS setup or the operating system to adjust the time.

Audio DJ modeAudio DJ mode

Audio DJ mode

Audio DJ modeAudio DJ mode

The LED panel displays various information when the system is in Audio DJ mode.

CD modeCD mode

C D m o de, the LED panel displays the

CD modeCD mode

CD mode, play/paused statusCD mode, play/paused status

CD mode, play/paused status

play/pause icon, number, and duration of the audio CD track being played.

CD mode, play/paused statusCD mode, play/paused status

Radio modeRadio mode

Radio mode, the LED panel displays

Radio modeRadio mode the station preset number and station frequency.

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

FM radio modeFM radio mode

FM radio mode

FM radio modeFM radio mode

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Chapter 2

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

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Basic installation

2.1 Preparation

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 metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•

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

•

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

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. 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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Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

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OFF

Powered

Off

RADIO ANY

2.3 Removing the cover

To remove the cover:

1. On the rear panel, locate the

three screws that secure the cover to the chassis.

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

3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.

4. Lift the cover, then set aside.

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2.4 Removing the power supply

You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit( CPU) and other system components.

To remove the PSU:

1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

2. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs.

3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis.

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.

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

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of this processor can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

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 triangle

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2.5.12.5.1

CPU installationCPU installation

CPU installation

CPU installationCPU installation

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

CPU Socket 939

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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.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

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.

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2.5.22.5.2

2.5.2

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Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyInstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyInstalling 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 packaging and vacuum cover.

The CPU fan and heatsink assembly may be in the accessory box.

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.

4. Align the metal clips to the side rail of the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, with the locking levers in the reverse orientation.

5. Snap the hook of each metal clip into the hole of the retention module.

6. Carefully press down each locking lever.

7. Hook its end into the retention module hole.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.5.3

2.5.32.5.3

Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the power source before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

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

2. Carefully press down the locking lever.

3. Unhook the end of the locking lever from the retention module hole.

4. Slide out the metal clip to remove the hook of the other locking lever end from the retention module hole.

5. Lift the metal clip from the side rail of the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

6. Repeat steps 2 ~ 5 to remove the other metal clip.

7. Carefully lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

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2.6 Installing a DIMM

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

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

DIMM_B1

80 Pins 104 Pins

184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

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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_A1 and DIMM_B1.

• If installing only one DDR DIMM, install it in DIMM_A1 (blue slot).

• 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 your total system memory size when you enable the onboard VGA.

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

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

DIMM_A1 (blue)DIMM_A1 (blue)

DIMM_A1 (blue)

DIMM_A1 (blue)DIMM_A1 (blue)

DIMM_B1 (black)DIMM_B1 (black)

DIMM_B1 (black)

DIMM_B1 (black)DIMM_B1 (black)

Single-channel (1) Installed — Dual-channel (2)* 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

DIMM support DIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM support DIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) – • •

512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) – • •

512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 – DS – – • •

1024 MB KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2/1G – DS – 2 • •

256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 – SS D3208DL3T-5A – • •

256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 – SS A2S56D30BTP511ALM09 – • •

512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 – DS V58C2256804SAT5 – • •

512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 – SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 – • •

1024 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G – DS HYB25D512800BE-5B – • •

256 MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) 3ECC • •

512 MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) – • •

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC – • •

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • •

512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6423FTN-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • •

512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6523BTM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H510838B-TCCC 3 • •

256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC – • •

512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC – • •

256 MB Infineon HYS64D32300HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C 3 • •

512 MB Infineon HYS64D64320HU-5-C Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C – • •

256 MB Infineon HYS64D32301HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D512160CE-5C 3 • •

512 MB Infineon HYS64D64300HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D512800CE-5C 3 • •

1024 MB Infineon HYS64D128320HU-5-C Infineon DS HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 • •

256 MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3200C2PT Winbond SS W942508BH-5 2 • •

512 MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 Winbond DS – 2 • •

512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-5 2.5 • •

1024 MB CORSAIR TWINX2048-3200C2 – DS – 3 • •

256 MB Hynix HYMD232646D8J-D43 Hynix SS HY5DU56822DT-D43 3 • •

512 MB Hynix HYMD264646D8J-D43 Hynix DS HY5DU56822DT-D43 3 • •

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Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side/s*Side/s*

Side/s*

Side/s*Side/s*

ComponentComponent

Component

ComponentComponent

CLCL

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DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • •

512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • •

256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • •

512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • •

256 MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • •

512 MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • •

1024 MB Transcend TS128MLD64V4J SAMSUNG DS K4H510838B-TCCC 3 • •

256 MB Apacer 77.10636.33G Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C 3 • •

512 MB Apacer 77.10736.33G Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C 3 • •

256 MB Apacer 77.10639.60G ProMOS SS V58C2256804SCT5B 2.5 • •

512 MB Apacer 77.10739.60G ProMOS DS V58C2256804SCT5B 2.5 • •

256 MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC 3 • •

512 MB A DATA MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • •

256 MB A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z Hynix SS HY5DU56822CT-D43 3 • •

512 MB A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z Hynix DS HY5DU56822CT-D43 3 • •

256 MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 – SS ADD8608A8A-5B 2.5 • •

512 MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 – DS ADD8608A8A-5B 2.5 • •

256 MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5 3 • •

512 MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5 – • •

256 MB PSC AL5D8B53T-5B1K PSC SS A2S56D30BTP 2.5 • •

512 MB PSC AL6D8B53T-5B1K PSC DS A2S56D30BTP 2.5 • •

256 MB KINGMAX MPXB62D-38KT3R – SS KDL388P4LA-50 – • •

512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R – DS KDL388P4LA-50 – • •

256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T – SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 3 • •

512 MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-5T – DS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 3 • •

256 MB NANYA NT256D64SH4B0G-5T – SS NT5DS32M16BT-5T 3 • •

512 MB NANYA NT512D64S88B0G-5T – DS NT5DS64M8BT-5T 3 • •

1024 MB NANYA NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T – DS NT5DS64M8BT-5T – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C – SS DD2508AMTA – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C – DS DD2508AMTA – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5B – SS DD2508AMTA – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8HXD43B – SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8HXD43D – SS HY5DU56822DT-D43 – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5B – DS DD2508AMTA – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8HXD43B – DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8HXD43D – DS HY5DU56822DT-D43 – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5B/HP – SS DD2508AKTA-5B-E – • •

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5B/HP – DS DD2508AKTA-5B-E – • •

256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8MC5B – SS MT46V32M8TG-5BG – • •

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DIMM support

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Size

SizeSize

512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8MC5B – DS MT46V32M8TG-5BG – • •

256 MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir SS N2DS25680CT-5T 3 • •

512 MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir DS N2DS25680CT-5T 3 • •

256 MB Kreton N/A VT SS VT3225804T-5 – • •

512 MB Kreton N/A VT DS VT3225804T-5 – • •

256 MB Veritech VU256FLTM25C VT SS VT56DD32M8PC-5 3 • •

512 MB Veritech VU512FLTM25C VT DS VT56DD32M8PC-5 3 • •

256 MB Pmi MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL SS V58C2256804SAT5B 2.5 • •

512 MB Pmi MD44512VIT3208GATA03 MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT5B 2.5 • •

256 MB ProMOS V826632K24SCTG-D0 – SS V58C2256804SCT5B 2.5 • •

512 MB ProMOS V826664K24SCTG-D0 – DS V58C2256804SCT5B 2.5 • •

256 MB Deutron AL5D8C53T-5B1T PSC SS A2S56D30CTP 2.5 • •

512 MB Deutron AL6D8C53T-5B1T PSC DS A2S56D30CTP 2.5 • •

256 MB GEIL GL5123200DC – SS GL3LC32G88TG-35 – • •

512 MB GEIL GL1GB3200DC – DS GL3LC32G88TG-35 – • •

256 MB GEIL GLX2563200UP – SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A – • •

256 MB GEIL GD3200-512DC – SS WLCSP Package – • •

256 MB crucial BL3264Z402.8TG Ballistix SS – 2 • •

512 MB crucial BL6464Z402.16TG Ballistix DS – 2 • •

256 MB Novax 96M425653CE-40TB6 CEON SS C2S56D30TP-5 2.5 • •

512 MB Novax 96M451253CE-40TB6 CEON DS C2S56D30TP-5 2.5 • •

256 MB Aeneon AED560UD00-500C88X Aeneon SS AED83T500 3 • •

256 MB V-DATA MDYVD6F4G2880B1E0H – SS VDD9616A8A-5C – • •

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side/s*Side/s*

Side/s*

Side/s*Side/s*

ComponentComponent

Component

ComponentComponent

CLCL

B B

Legend:Legend:

Legend:

Legend:Legend: A A

A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory

A A

configuration.

B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS DSDS

D S - Double-sided

DSDS

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 installationDIMM installation

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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2.7 Installing an expansion card

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 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 slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

The PCI slots support 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.

PCI Express™ x16 slotPCI Express™ x16 slot

PCI Express™ x16 slot

PCI Express™ x16 slotPCI Express™ x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot.

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

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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.

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion card lockcard lock

card lock

card lockcard lock

PCIPCI

PCI

PCIPCI slotslot

slot

slotslot

PCI ExpressPCI Express

PCI Express

PCI ExpressPCI Express x16 slotx16 slot

x16 slot

x16 slotx16 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.

Metal covers

PCI card

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Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 15* Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

USB0 –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– USB1 –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– USB2 –– –– –– used –– –– –– –– –– USB3 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– used AC ‘97 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– used –– Onboard 1394 –– –– –– –– used –– –– –– –– Onboard LAN –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard PCIE –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– ––

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

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When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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2.8 Installing an optical drive

The barebone system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays for two optical drives.

• You may install a second optical drive only if you installed a Serial ATA hard disk drive.

• Set your second optical drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the optical drive documentation on how to set the drive as a Slave device.

To install an optical drive:

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Locate the front panel cover hooks.

3. To remove the front panel cover from the chassis, press the top hooks downward and the bottom hooks upward to release them from the metal tabs that secure them in place.

4. Detach the front panel cover top hooks.

5. Slightly push the front panel cover outward until it detaches from the chassis, then set it aside.

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6. Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown.

7. Secure the optical drive with two screws on one side of the

bay.

8. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.

9. Connect the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

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10. Connect one end of the optical drive audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the optical drive.

11. Make sure that the other end of the IDE ribbon cable is connected to the IDE connector (blue connector labeled IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE connector.

12. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the 4-pin CDconnector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the CD audio connector.

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13. Reinstall the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassis holes.

14. Lock the front panel cover hooks to the chassis holes as indicated.

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2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive

The barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive.

To install a floppy disk drive:

1. Remove the front panel cover.

For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1-5 of section “2.8 Installing an optical

drive.”

2. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws.

4. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive.

5. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector (labeled FLOPPY) on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the connector location.

6. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.

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2.10 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)

The system supports one Ultra ATA/133 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive.

To install an IDE hard disk drive:

1. Locate the HDD tray lock screw on the other side of the chassis.

2. Remove the lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Keep the screw for later use.

3. Slide the HDD tray outward until the tray slots are released from the chassis hooks.

Tray locksTray locks

Tray locks

Tray locksTray locks

4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray with its bottom on the open side. Align the HDD and HDD tray screw holes.

5. Secure the HDD with four screws.

Lock slotsLock slots

Lock slots

Lock slotsLock slots

Tray locksTray locks

Tray locks

Tray locksTray locks

Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master device.

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6. Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the chassis hooks.

7. Secure the tray with the screw you removed earlier.

8. Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive.

9. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD power connector. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.

10. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector (blue connector labeled IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE connector.

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To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:

1. Follow steps 1-7 of the previous section.

2. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable (right angle side) to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-8 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors.

3. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector:

a. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit

to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the drive. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.

3a3a

For Serial ATA HDDs without a 4-pin power connector: b. Connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the power

connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end (4-pin male) to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.

4-pin (male)4-pin (male)

4-pin (male)

4-pin (male)4-pin (male) power plugpower plug

power plug

power plugpower plug

15-pin SATA15-pin SATA

15-pin SATA

15-pin SATA15-pin SATA power plugpower plug

power plug

power plugpower plug

If your Serial ATA HDD has both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the back, use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug 4-pin power connector. components and to keep the system from becoming unstable.

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OROR

O R the legacy

OROR

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T use both to prevent damage to

DO NOTDO NOT

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2.11 Reinstalling the power supply unit

Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, .

To reinstall the PSU:

1. Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard.

2. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of power connectors.

3. Position the PSU over the chassis.

4. Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot located on the side of the optical drive bay.

5. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the rear panel until it fits in place.

6. Secure the PSU with the screw you removed earlier.

Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans.

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Power supply unit plugsPower supply unit plugs

Power supply unit plugs

Power supply unit plugsPower supply unit plugs

7. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive.

8. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk.

9. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the optical drive.

See the Appendix for the power supply specifications.

Voltage selectorVoltage selector

Voltage selector

Voltage selectorVoltage selector

The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V.

Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system!

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2.12 Replacing the cover

To replace the cover:

1. Turn the chassis upright.

2. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs.

3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown.

4. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place.

5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.

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Chapter 3

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

MODE

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Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP 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.

3.2 Powering up

The system has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press the

button to turn on

the Audio DJ feature.

Press to put the systemPress to put the system

Press to put the system

Press to put the systemPress to put the system

in Audio DJ modein Audio DJ mode

in Audio DJ mode

in Audio DJ modein Audio DJ mode

Press to enter thePress to enter the

Press to enter the

Press to enter thePress to enter the

system OSsystem OS

system OS

system OSsystem OS

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

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3.3 Support CD information

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

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To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the computer.

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon to displayClick an icon to display

Click an icon to display

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Autorun Autorun

Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

Autorun Autorun the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

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The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for DriversASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Drivers

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Drivers

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for DriversASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Drivers

Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet DriverAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet DriverAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

Launches the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology driver installation wizard.

ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset DriverATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset Driver

ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset Driver

ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset DriverATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset Driver

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

Click an icon to displayClick an icon to display other informationother information

other information

other informationother information

Installs the ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset driver.

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ULi Chipset DriverULi Chipset Driver

ULi Chipset Driver

ULi Chipset DriverULi Chipset Driver

Installs the ULi Chipset driver.

Realtek Audio DriverRealtek Audio Driver

Realtek Audio Driver

Realtek Audio DriverRealtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® AC `97 audio driver and application. See page for details.

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet DriverMarvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet DriverMarvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN Driver.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for UtilitiesASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities

ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for UtilitiesASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities

Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.

Marvell Yukon VCT ApplicationMarvell Yukon VCT Application

Marvell Yukon VCT Application

Marvell Yukon VCT ApplicationMarvell Yukon VCT Application

Installs the Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. The VCT is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts.

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ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition.

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS 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 5-8 for details.

ASUS ScreensaverASUS Screensaver

ASUS Screensaver

ASUS ScreensaverASUS Screensaver

Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology application.

ASUS Radio Player UtilityASUS Radio Player Utility

ASUS Radio Player Utility

ASUS Radio Player UtilityASUS Radio Player Utility

Installs the ASUS Radio Player application.

Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0

Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0

Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0

The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0cMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Microsoft DirectX 9.0cMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.

This application is already built into the Microsoft Pack 2. If Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 is installed in your system, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation.

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

Windows® XP Service

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Make Disk Make Disk

The

Make Disk menu allows you to create driver disks.

Make Disk Make Disk

Make ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver DiskMake ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver Disk

Make ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver Disk

Make ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver DiskMake ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver Disk

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

Make Disk menu

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

Allows you to create a ULi Serial ATA driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.

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The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.

ASUS contact informationASUS contact information

ASUS contact information

ASUS contact informationASUS contact information

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The icons on the top right side of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

Other informationOther information

Other information

Other informationOther information

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3.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information.

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ASUS Radio PlayerASUS Radio Player

ASUS Radio Player

ASUS Radio PlayerASUS Radio Player

ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune in to an FM station using the optional radio module.

By default, the radio region of the ASUS FM radio module is set to EuropeEurope

Europe. If you purchased the barebone system outside Europe (

EuropeEurope JapanJapan

Japan), you must change the radio region in the BIOS setup to receive

JapanJapan FM radio signals. See section “5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration” for details.

Launching the ASUS Radio PlayerLaunching the ASUS Radio Player

Launching the ASUS Radio Player

Launching the ASUS Radio PlayerLaunching the ASUS Radio Player

USAUSA

USA or

USAUSA

To launch the ASUS Radio Player:

1. Install the

ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application

ASUS Radio Application from the

ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab of the

Utilities Utilities

support CD. See page 3-4 for details.

2. After installing the application, click ASUS Radio Player V1.0ASUS Radio Player V1.0

ASUS Radio Player V1.0 >

ASUS Radio Player V1.0ASUS Radio Player V1.0

the Windows

desktop.

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

ASUS Radio Player V1.0ASUS Radio Player V1.0

ASUS Radio Player V1.0 from

ASUS Radio Player V1.0ASUS Radio Player V1.0

All Programs All Programs

All Programs >

All Programs All Programs

ASUSASUS

ASUS

ASUSASUS

3. The ASUS Radio Player panel appears.

Tune leftTune left

Tune left

Tune leftTune left

StopStop

Stop

StopStop

Tune rightTune right

Tune right

Tune rightTune right

Station frequencyStation frequency

Station frequency

Station frequencyStation frequency

Preset station listPreset station list

Preset station list

Preset station listPreset station list Close ASUS RadioClose ASUS Radio

Close ASUS Radio

Close ASUS RadioClose ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS RadioMinimize ASUS Radio

Minimize ASUS Radio

Minimize ASUS RadioMinimize ASUS Radio Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

ClockClock

Clock

ClockClock

Increase the volumeIncrease the volume

Increase the volume

Increase the volumeIncrease the volume Decrease the volumeDecrease the volume

Decrease the volume

Decrease the volumeDecrease the volume

Mute/Sound on buttonMute/Sound on button

Mute/Sound on button

Mute/Sound on buttonMute/Sound on button

Store buttonStore button

Store button

Store buttonStore button

Edit buttonEdit button

Edit button

Edit buttonEdit button

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Scan leftScan left

Scan left

Scan leftScan left

Scan rightScan right

Scan right

Scan rightScan right

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Storing a radio stationStoring a radio station

Storing a radio station

Storing a radio stationStoring a radio station

To store a radio station:

1. Use the buttons to tune into a radio station you wish to store.

2. Click the Store ChannelStore Channel

Store Channel window

Store ChannelStore Channel appears.

3. Assign a number) to the radio station using the arrow buttons.

4. Type the station name in the field, then click

5. The stored channel is displayed in the preset station list.

Editing a stored radioEditing a stored radio

Editing a stored radio

Editing a stored radioEditing a stored radio

To edit a stored radio station:

1. Click the Edit ChannelEdit Channel

Edit Channel window

Edit ChannelEdit Channel appears.

Scan Scan

Scan or

Scan Scan

Store Store

Store button. A

Store Store

Channel Channel

Channel (preset

Channel Channel

Edit Edit

Edit button. An

Edit Edit

TuneTune

Tune

TuneTune

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

2. Select a radio station you want to edit, then click the Edit Edit

E d i t button.

Edit Edit

3. Another window appears.

4. Edit the station frequency and name.

OK OK

Click

O K when you are done.

OK OK

Edit ChannelEdit Channel

Edit Channel

Edit ChannelEdit Channel

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ASUS Instant MusicASUS Instant Music

ASUS Instant Music

ASUS Instant MusicASUS Instant Music

The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called

Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant Music. The onboard audio AC’97 CODEC supports this

Instant MusicInstant Music

feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).

•

Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format.

•

Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card.

•

Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard.

To enable ASUS Instant Music:To enable ASUS Instant Music:

To enable ASUS Instant Music:

To enable ASUS Instant Music:To enable ASUS Instant Music:

1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard. See section “4.4 Connectors” for the location of the CD connector.

Make sure to connect the optical drive audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys.

2. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the

Delete Delete

Delete key

Delete Delete

during the Power On Self-Tests (POST).

3. In the Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant Music and set it to

Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant Music ConfigurationInstant Music Configuration

Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item

Instant Music ConfigurationInstant Music Configuration

EnabledEnabled

Enabled. See section “5.4.1 Instant

EnabledEnabled

Music Configuration.”

4. The

Instant Music CD-ROM DriveInstant Music CD-ROM Drive

Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enabled

Instant Music CD-ROM DriveInstant Music CD-ROM Drive Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the CD-ROM options.

5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.

•

The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music.

•

The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you pause the CD playback.

•

When set to Instant Music mode, the system wake-up features (LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system using the power switch.

•

If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. A “beep” indicates this condition.

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To use ASUS Instant Music:

1. Connect the PC power plug to an electrical outlet.

2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS.

Instant Music function keys (Set 1)Instant Music function keys (Set 1)

Instant Music function keys (Set 1)

Instant Music function keys (Set 1)Instant Music function keys (Set 1)

CD ON/OFF

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

PLAY/PAUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP

To guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over the function keys on the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your motherboard package.

Instant Music function keys (Set 2)Instant Music function keys (Set 2)

Instant Music function keys (Set 2)

Instant Music function keys (Set 2)Instant Music function keys (Set 2)

CD ON/OFF

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

PREVIOUS NEXT

VOL. DOWN VOL. UP

CAPS LOCK LED

SCROLL LOCK LED

3. Connect the speakers to the Line Out (lime) port on the rear panel for audio output. You may also connect a headphone to the headphone port on the rear/front panel or on the optical drive front panel.

4. Insert an audio CD to the optical drive.

5. Press

6. Press

Esc Esc

Esc to turn on Instant Music.

Esc Esc F1 F1

F 1 or the

F1 F1

Space BarSpace Bar

Space Bar to play the first track on the audio CD.

Space BarSpace Bar

If there is no audio CD inside the optical drive, the drive tray ejects when you press <F1> or <Space Bar>.

7. Refer to the Instant Music keyboard label to select other tracks or control the volume.

8. Press <F2> or <Enter> Press <F2> or <Enter>

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to stop playing the audio CD.

to eject the CD.

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Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play audio CD/DVD or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating system.

To put the system in Audio DJ mode:

1. Connect the system power plug to an electrical outlet.

Audio DJAudio DJ

Audio DJ

Audio DJAudio DJ

2. Press the CD button ( Audio DJ mode.

Playing an audio CD/DVDPlaying an audio CD/DVD

Playing an audio CD/DVD

Playing an audio CD/DVDPlaying an audio CD/DVD

To play an audio CD/DVD:

) on the front panel to put the system in

1. Insert an audio CD/DVD to the optical drive.

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( the audio CD/DVD.

3. Press the NEXT ( track or to return to the previous track.

4. Press the STOP (

Tuning into an FM radio stationTuning into an FM radio station

Tuning into an FM radio station

Tuning into an FM radio stationTuning into an FM radio station

To tune into an FM station:

1. Press the

MODE MODE

MODE button to put Audio DJ in radio mode.

MODE MODE

) or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to skip to the next

)

button to stop playing the audio track.

/ ) button to start playing the first track of

/ )

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( available radio stations in your location. The station scanning stops when a station is detected.

3. Press the NEXT ( station, if any.

) or the PREVIOUS ( )

button for less than 2 seconds to scan

button to select a preset

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Presetting a stationPresetting a station

Presetting a station

Presetting a stationPresetting a station

To preset a radio station:

1. Put the Audio DJ in radio mode.

2. Select the radio station you wish to preset by pressing the //

PLAY/PAUSE (

3. After selecting the radio station, press the PLAY/PAUSE (

/ ) button for less than 2 seconds.

/ ) button

// for more than 2 seconds or until the station frequency display in the LED panel blinks.

4. Use the NEXT (

) button or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to select a

preset number (1 ~ 9) for the selected station.

5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (

/ ) button to assign the preset number to

the radio station.

Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

Press the ( +) button to increase the volume or the ( –) button to decrease the volume.

Connect a headphone or PC speakers to the rear or front panel Line Out port for audio output.

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MarvellMarvell

Marvell

MarvellMarvell

®®

Yukon Virtual Cable Tester Yukon Virtual Cable Tester

Yukon Virtual Cable Tester

Yukon Virtual Cable Tester Yukon Virtual Cable Tester

The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.

The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics.

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:

1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable TesterStart > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester

Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.

Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable TesterStart > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester

desktop by clicking

2. Click

Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester

Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen

Virtual Cable Tester Virtual Cable Tester

below.

3. Click the

• The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000

• The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN

RunRun

R u n button to perform a cable test.

RunRun

operating systems.

port(s).

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• If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before

RunRun

R u n button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is

RunRun disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s).

entering the OS, enable the item BIOS Setup.

Post Check LAN Cable Post Check LAN Cable

Post Check LAN Cable in the

Post Check LAN Cable Post Check LAN Cable

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3.4.53.4.5

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyEnabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyEnabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology:

Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyCool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyCool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> the Power On Self-Tests (POST).

2. Go to the item Configuration.”

3. In the

YesYes

Y e s. See section “5.5 Power Menu.”

YesYes

4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.

5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system.

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows

1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the button. Select Control PanelControl Panel

Control Panel.

Control PanelControl Panel

Advanced Menu -> CPU ConfigurationAdvanced Menu -> CPU Configuration

Advanced Menu -> CPU Configuration, select the

Advanced Menu -> CPU ConfigurationAdvanced Menu -> CPU Configuration

Cool ‘n’QuietCool ‘n’Quiet

Cool ‘n’Quiet and set it to

Cool ‘n’QuietCool ‘n’Quiet

Power Power

Power menu, select the item

Power Power

The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology item is set to [Enabled] by default in the BIOS.

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2000/XP 2000/XP

2000/XP

2000/XP 2000/XP

SettingsSettings

Settings, then

SettingsSettings

EnabledEnabled

Enabled. See section “5.4.5 CPU

EnabledEnabled

ACPI 2.0 SupportACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI 2.0 Support and set it

ACPI 2.0 SupportACPI 2.0 Support

key during

StartStart

Start

StartStart

2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.

3. Double-click the the Control Panel then select the Screen SaverScreen Saver

Screen Saver tab.

Screen SaverScreen Saver

4. Click the following dialog box appears.

5. From the combo list box, select Power ManagementPower Management

Power Management.

Power ManagementPower Management

6. Click

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Power... button. The

Power...Power...

Power schemesPower schemes

Power schemes

Power schemesPower schemes

OK OK

O K to effect settings.

OK OK

Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature.

Display Display

Display icon in

Display Display

MinimalMinimal

Minimal

MinimalMinimal

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Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software

Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareLaunching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software

The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.

Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “3.3.3 Utilities menu” for details.

To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program:

1. If you are using Windows Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

2. If you are using Windows Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.

2000, click the

XP, click the

StartStart

Start button. Select

StartStart

Start button. Select

StartStart

AllAll

All

AllAll

3. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.

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3.4.6

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ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.

Installing PC Probe IIInstalling PC Probe II

Installing PC Probe II

Installing PC Probe IIInstalling PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The

Drivers Drivers

Drivers installation tab

Drivers Drivers

appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.

2. Click the

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

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ASUS PC Probe II.

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3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe IILaunching PC Probe II

Launching PC Probe II

Launching PC Probe IILaunching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS

Programs > ASUS >

Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS

PC Probe IIPC Probe II

PC Probe II. The PC Probe II main window

PC Probe IIPC Probe II

desktop, click

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

AllAll

All

AllAll

appears.

After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the

Windows

taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

Using PC Probe IIUsing PC Probe II

Using PC Probe II

Using PC Probe IIUsing PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the

PreferencePreference

Preference

PreferencePreference section. You can close or restore the Preference Preference

Preference section by clicking on

Preference Preference the triangle on the main window right handle.

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Click to close the

Click to close theClick to close the Preference panelPreference panel

Preference panel

Preference panelPreference panel

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ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Opens the Opens the Opens the Opens the Opens the Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Minimizes the application Closes the application

Configuration Configuration

Configuration window

Configuration Configuration Report Report

Report window

Report Report Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface

Desktop Management Interface window

Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect

Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Peripheral Component Interconnect Peripheral Component Interconnect Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation

Windows Management Instrumentation window

Windows Management Instrumentation Windows Management Instrumentation

Preference Preference

Preference section

Preference Preference

Sensor alert

When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.

When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to

Monitor panels Monitor panels

the

Monitor panels section for details.

Monitor panels Monitor panels

PreferencesPreferences

Preferences

PreferencesPreferences

You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.

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Hardware monitor panelsHardware monitor panels

Hardware monitor panels

Hardware monitor panelsHardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.

The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the option from the

PreferencePreference

Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your

PreferencePreference

Enable Monitoring PanelEnable Monitoring Panel

Enable Monitoring Panel

Enable Monitoring PanelEnable Monitoring Panel

computer’s desktop.

Small displaySmall display

Small display

Small displaySmall display

Large displayLarge display

Large display

Large displayLarge display

Changing the monitor panels position

To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the select another position from the list box. Click

Scheme Scheme

Scheme options, then

Scheme Scheme

OK OK

O K when

OK OK

finished.

Moving the monitor panels

All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently.

Adjusting the sensor threshold value

You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the

Click toClick to

Click to

Config Config

Config window.

Config Config

You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.

Click toClick to

increaseincrease

increase

increaseincrease

valuevalue

value

valuevalue

Click toClick to

Click to

Click toClick to

decreasedecrease

decrease

decreasedecrease

valuevalue

value

valuevalue

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The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Small displaySmall display

Small display

Small displaySmall display

Large displayLarge display

Large display

Large displayLarge display

WMI browserWMI browser

WMI browser

WMI browserWMI browser

Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows

management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before

WMI InformationWMI Information

WMI Information

WMI InformationWMI Information

to display the available information.

You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser.

DMI browserDMI browser

DMI browser

DMI browserDMI browser

Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before

DMI Information DMI Information

DMI Information to

DMI Information DMI Information

display the available information.

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PCI browserPCI browser

PCI browser

PCI browserPCI browser

Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information PCI Information

PCI Information item to display

PCI Information PCI Information available information.

UsageUsage

Usage

UsageUsage

Usage Usage

The

Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk

Usage Usage

drive space, and memory usage. Click

CPU usage

CPUCPU

The

C P U tab displays real-time CPU

CPUCPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading*, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors.

®®

*On Intel*On Intel

*On Intel

*On Intel*On Intel

®®

CPUs only. CPUs only.

CPUs only.

CPUs only. CPUs only.

Hard disk drive space usage

Hard Disk Hard Disk

The

Hard Disk tab displays the

Hard Disk Hard Disk used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space.

to display the Usage browser.

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The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory.

Configuring PC Probe IIConfiguring PC Probe II

Configuring PC Probe II

Configuring PC Probe IIConfiguring PC Probe II

Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.

Config Config

The

Config window has two tabs:

Config Config

Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold

The

Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to

Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold

adjust the sensor threshold values. The

Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold

Sensor/Threshold and

Sensor/Threshold Sensor/Threshold

Preference Preference

Preference tab allows you to

Preference Preference

PreferencePreference

Preference.

PreferencePreference

customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.*

Loads the defaultLoads the default

Loads the default

Loads the defaultLoads the default

threshold valuesthreshold values

threshold values

threshold valuesthreshold values

for each sensorfor each sensor

for each sensor

for each sensorfor each sensor

Applies yourApplies your

Applies your

Applies yourApplies your

changeschanges

changes

changeschanges

*Available on some motherboards only.*Available on some motherboards only.

*Available on some motherboards only.

*Available on some motherboards only.*Available on some motherboards only.

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Cancels or

Cancels orCancels or

ignores yourignores your

ignores your

ignores yourignores your

changeschanges

changes

changeschanges

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Loads your savedLoads your saved

Loads your saved

Loads your savedLoads your saved configurationconfiguration

configuration

configurationconfiguration

Saves yourSaves your

Saves your

Saves yourSaves your configurationconfiguration

configuration

configurationconfiguration

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3.4.73.4.7

AC`97 audio featureAC`97 audio feature

AC`97 audio feature

AC`97 audio featureAC`97 audio feature

Your barebone system comes with the Realtek CODEC, which features Karaoke , 26 environment sound emulations, and a 10-band equalizer on the AVRack® Media Player for enhanced entertainment and gaming experience.

Installing the drivers and applicationInstalling the drivers and application

Installing the drivers and application

Installing the drivers and applicationInstalling the drivers and application

To install the drivers and application:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive.

2. When the drivers menu appears, click Driver.Driver.

Driver.

Driver.Driver.

Realtek AudioRealtek Audio

Realtek Audio

Realtek AudioRealtek Audio

six-channel AC`97 audio

3. Installation begins automatically. Click

4. The

Setup StatusSetup Status

Setup Status window

Setup StatusSetup Status appears, indicating the progress of the installation

Next.Next.

Next.

Next.Next.

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6. The

InstallShield WizardInstallShield Wizard

InstallShield Wizard

InstallShield WizardInstallShield Wizard

Complete Complete

Complete window appears,

Complete Complete indicating that installation is complete.

Yes Yes

Click

Yes to restart your

Yes Yes

computer now, or

No No

No to

No No

restart later.

Finish.Finish.

Click

Finish.

Finish.Finish.

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Using the AVRackUsing the AVRack

Using the AVRack

Using the AVRackUsing the AVRack

®®

Media Player Media Player

Media Player

Media Player Media Player

Launching the AVRack® Media Player

A shortcut to the AVRack® Media Player is automatically created on your desktop after you installed the audio drivers and application. To launch the application, simply double-click the icon.

®®

The AVRackThe AVRack

The AVRack

The AVRackThe AVRack

Media Player interface Media Player interface

Media Player interface

Media Player interface Media Player interface

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Classic skinClassic skin

Base skinBase skin

Base skin

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The AVRack® Media Player controls

MinimizeMinimize

Minimize

MinimizeMinimize CloseClose

CloseClose

Display panelDisplay panel

Display panel

Display panelDisplay panel

Volume controlVolume control

Volume control

Volume controlVolume control

Key controlKey control

Key control

Key controlKey control

Previous trackPrevious track

Previous track

Previous trackPrevious track

RewindRewind

Rewind

RewindRewind

PausePause

Pause

PausePause

ForwardForward

Forward

ForwardForward

Turn equalizerTurn equalizer

Turn equalizer

Turn equalizerTurn equalizer

onon

EqualizerEqualizer

Equalizer

EqualizerEqualizer

controlscontrols

controls

controlscontrols

ElapsedElapsed

Elapsed

ElapsedElapsed

recording timerecording time

recording time

recording timerecording time

Stop recordingStop recording

Stop recording

Stop recordingStop recording

Start recordingStart recording

Start recording

Start recordingStart recording

Select inputSelect input

Select input

Select inputSelect input

PlayPlay

Play

PlayPlay

sourcesource

source

sourcesource

StopStop

Stop

StopStop

Next trackNext track

Next track

Next trackNext track

Cancel voiceCancel voice

Cancel voice

Cancel voiceCancel voice

ToggleToggle

Toggle

ToggleToggle environment environment

environment

environment environment Choose skinChoose skin

Choose skin

Choose skinChoose skin MuteMute

Mute

MuteMute Open fileOpen file

Open file

Open fileOpen file Toggle repeatToggle repeat

Toggle repeat

Toggle repeatToggle repeat mode mode

mode

mode mode

Preset optionsPreset options

Preset options

Preset optionsPreset options

Create fileCreate file

Create file

Create fileCreate file Save recordedSave recorded

Save recorded

Save recordedSave recorded data to file data to file

data to file

data to file data to file

Playlist displayPlaylist display

Playlist display

Playlist displayPlaylist display

Add fileAdd file

Add file

Add fileAdd file

to playlistto playlist

to playlist

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Clear playlistClear playlist

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Save playlist to fileSave playlist to file

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Save playlist to fileSave playlist to file

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Chapter 4

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

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4.1 Introduction

An ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T2-AH1 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.

4.2 Motherboard layout

24.89cm (9.8in)

DVI_COM1

KBMS

VGA

LPT1

Line Out

Line

Mic

USB12

LAN_USB34

CHA_FAN

AUX

Marvell

88E8053

VIA

ALC655

VT6307

ATX12V

FP_AUDIO

SPDIF

TV_OUT

PCIEX16

PCI1

ATI

RS480

Socket 939

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CPU_FAN

Super

I/O

EATXPWR

Flash BIOS

IDE

DDR DIMM_B1 (64/128-bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64/128-bit, 184-pin module)

BUZZER

SATA 4

SATA 2

ULI

20.06cm (7.9in)

FLOPPY

PANEL

M1573

SATA 3

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SATA 1

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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

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

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

CLRTC

3221

Clear RTC RAM

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

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

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This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-7 for the description of rear panel connectors.

1.1.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

1.1.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This interface is for the FP_AUDIO connector on the front panel I/O

daughterboard to support the front panel audio I/O ports.

FP_AUDIO

Front panel audio connector

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R

BLINE_OUT_L

2.2.

Digital audio connector (8-2 pin SPDIF)Digital audio connector (8-2 pin SPDIF)

Digital audio connector (8-2 pin SPDIF)

2.2.

Digital audio connector (8-2 pin SPDIF)Digital audio connector (8-2 pin SPDIF) (A) is for the SPDIF connector on the motherboard while (B) is for the

rear panel S/PDIF Out port. For the front panel S/PDIF port, connect the S/PDIF cable to the SPDIF_IN connector on the front panel I/O board.

SPDIF

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

Digital audio connector

SPDIF_IN

A B

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TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT)TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT)

TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT)

3.3.

TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT)TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT) This 6-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you

to connect a television to your system. Connect one end of the TV-out cable to the connector and the other end to the TV-out module.

TV_OUT

TV_Canp

TV_C

A_GND

Lint_out_R

TV out connector

The TV-out module is purchased separately.

GND TV_Y GND Line_out_L PIN 1

4.4.

CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,

CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,

4.4.

CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)3-pin CHA_FAN)

3-pin CHA_FAN)

3-pin CHA_FAN)3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan and chassis fan.

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

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

CPU_FAN

GND

SYSFANIN

CPUFANPWR

CHA_FAN

GND CPUFANPWR CPUFANIN

Fan connectors

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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

5.5.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the

power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

ATX power connectors

GND

+12V DC

ATX12V

GND

+12V DC

+5V Standby

Power OK

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts

EATXPWR

Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

-5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground

-12 Volts +3 Volts

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard; otherwise, the system will not boot up.

6.6.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

6.6.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

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FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

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IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

7.7.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA

100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

IDE

PIN 1

IDE connector

8.8.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)

Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)

8.8.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

Internal audio connectors

AUX

(White)CD(Black)

Ground

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

Ground

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black],Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black],

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black],

9.9.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black],Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

SATA connectors

Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA

Important note on Serial ATA

Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA

You must install Windows

2000 or the Windows® XP/2003 before using

Serial ATA hard disk drives.

SATA4

GND TXP4 TXN4

GND RXP4 RXN4

GND

SATA3

GND TXP3 TXN3

GND RXP3 RXN3

GND

GND TXP2 TXN2

GND RXP2 RXN2

GND

GND TXP1 TXN1

GND RXP1 RXN1

GND

SATA2

SATA1

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System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL)System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL)

10.

System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL)

10.10.

System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL)System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

PANEL

Panel connector

••

IEEE 1394 connectors (5-pin 1394, 6-pin IEEE1394)IEEE 1394 connectors (5-pin 1394, 6-pin IEEE1394)

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IEEE 1394 connectors (5-pin 1394, 6-pin IEEE1394)

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IEEE 1394 connectors (5-pin 1394, 6-pin IEEE1394)IEEE 1394 connectors (5-pin 1394, 6-pin IEEE1394)

+5VSB

HLED-

SMDATA

PWRBTN#

USB GND

USB8-

USB8+

USB GND

USB7-

USB7+

IEEE1394 GND

1394 TPB1-

1394 TPB1+

1394 TPA1-

1394 TPA1+

IEEE1394 +12V

+5V PLEDSMCLK GPIO DJ_BTN USB6_7 +5V USB6USB6+ USB GND USB5USB5+ USB4_5 +5V 1394 TPB01394 TPB0+ 1394 TPA01394 TPA0+ IEEE1394 GND

These connectors are for the IEEE 1394a connectors on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the front panel IEEE 1394a ports.

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USB 2.0 connectors (6-pin USB4_5, 7-pin USB6_7)USB 2.0 connectors (6-pin USB4_5, 7-pin USB6_7)

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USB 2.0 connectors (6-pin USB4_5, 7-pin USB6_7)

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USB 2.0 connectors (6-pin USB4_5, 7-pin USB6_7)USB 2.0 connectors (6-pin USB4_5, 7-pin USB6_7) USB4 is for connector on the storage card reader daughterboard.

USB5 is for the remote controller. USB6 and USB7 are for the user’s USB devices to be connected on the front I/O.

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System power LED (1-pin PLED-)System power LED (1-pin PLED-)

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System power LED (1-pin PLED-)

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System power LED (1-pin PLED-)System power LED (1-pin PLED-) This 1-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power

LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

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Hard disk drive activity (1-pin HDLED)Hard disk drive activity (1-pin HDLED)

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Hard disk drive activity (1-pin HDLED)

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Hard disk drive activity (1-pin HDLED)Hard disk drive activity (1-pin HDLED) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up or

flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

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Power button (1-pin PWRBTN)Power button (1-pin PWRBTN)

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Power button (1-pin PWRBTN)

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Power button (1-pin PWRBTN)Power button (1-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power

button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings.

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DJ button (1-pin DJ BTN)DJ button (1-pin DJ BTN)

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DJ button (1-pin DJ BTN)

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DJ button (1-pin DJ BTN)DJ button (1-pin DJ BTN) This is for the Audio DJ module on the front panel to support the

Audio DJ buttons.

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable

ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS floppy disk.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

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Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S

then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click

ComputerComputer

Computer.

ComputerComputer

Start Start

Start from the Windows

Start Start

desktop, then select

MyMy

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click

e. Select options field, then click

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

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To create a set of boot disks for Windows

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b. Insert the Windows c. Click

StartStart

Start, then select

StartStart

2000 CD to the optical drive.

RunRun

Run.

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d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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ASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to

A8R4T.ROMA8R4T.ROM

A8R4T.ROM.

A8R4T.ROMA8R4T.ROM

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.

3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...

4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A8R4T.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “A8R4T.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to A8R4T.ROM.

• The EZ Flash utility does not support BIOS update using a USB floppy.

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AFUDOS utility

AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main filenameMain filename

Main filename

Main filenameMain filename

Extension nameExtension name

Extension name

Extension nameExtension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

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Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iA8R4T.ROM

4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ..... done

Reading flash .... done

Search bootblock version

Advance Check........

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ..... done

Reading flash .... done

Search bootblock version

Advance Check.........

Erasing flash ..... done

Writing flash ..... done

Verifying flash ... done

Please restart your computer

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

A8R4T.ROMA8R4T.ROM

A8R4T.ROM.

A8R4T.ROMA8R4T.ROM

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.

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3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A8R4T.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing...

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

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “A8R4T.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing...

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4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

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

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

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

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the

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Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

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Install ASUS Update

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Utilities Utilities

Utilities screen menu.

Utilities Utilities

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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

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Drivers menu appears.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

drop-down menu, then click NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click

NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by

2. Select

file file

file option from the drop-down

file file

menu, then click

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to

enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

“

5.1 Managing and

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Default SettingsDefault Settings

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit

Default SettingsDefault Settings Menu.”

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

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

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BIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time.

Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

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

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

MainMain AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

AdvancedAdvanced PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

PowerPower

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

BootBoot ExitExit

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

ExitExit

settings

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

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Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

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

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Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main

Main shows the Main menu items.

Main Main

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

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Main menu itemsMain menu items

Main menu items

Main menu itemsMain menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time.

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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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

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Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

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Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

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General help

General helpGeneral help

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

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Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

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

Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

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System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]

System Time [xx:xx:xx]

System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time.

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Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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IDE Master/SlaveIDE Master/Slave

IDE Master/Slave

IDE Master/SlaveIDE Master/Slave

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

Secondary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring : Supported

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

Select the type of device connected to the system.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS Version : 0131 Build Date : 07/15/05

Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1

System Memory Size : 192 MB

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

AMI BIOS

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

System InformationSystem Information

System Information

System InformationSystem Information

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System MemorySystem Memory

System Memory

System MemorySystem Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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5.4 Advanced menu

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

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Instant Music Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration

CPU Configuration Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI PnP

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Instant Music Option

Instant Music [Disabled]

Instant Music ConfigurationInstant Music Configuration

Instant Music Configuration

Instant Music ConfigurationInstant Music Configuration

Configure Instant Music

If enabled, power up by PS/2 keyboard will be disabled.

Instant Music [Disabled]Instant Music [Disabled]

Instant Music [Disabled]

Instant Music [Disabled]Instant Music [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Instant Music feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] disables the power up by PS/2 keyboard function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set the Instant Music item to [Enabled] if you want to enable the ASUS Audio DJ function.

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The following items appear when the [Enabled].

Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master]Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master]

Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master]

Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master]Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master]

Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant Music item is set to

Instant MusicInstant Music

Allows you to configure the Instant Music CD-ROM selection. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]

Radio Region [Europe]Radio Region [Europe]

Radio Region [Europe]

Radio Region [Europe]Radio Region [Europe]

Allows you to set the radio region. Configuration options: [USA] [Europe] [Japan] [Europe]

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Configure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto] PCIE Frequency [100] Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

DDR Voltage [2.60V]

Memory Timing Configuration

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

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

Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options.

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Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Manual Manual Auto Auto

Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

Auto Auto Standard Standard

Standard - loads the standard settings for the system.

Standard Standard Overclock Profile Overclock Profile

Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal

Overclock Profile Overclock Profile

parameters for stability when overclocking.

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