Terminator 2
Barebone System
Model T2-PE1
E2151
First Edition V1
August 2005
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Table of contents
Notices ................................................................................................ |
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Safety information ............................................................................. |
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About this guide ............................................................................... |
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System package contents ................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: System Introduction |
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Welcome! .............................................................................. |
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Front panel (external) .......................................................... |
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Front panel (internal) ........................................................... |
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Rear panel ............................................................................. |
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Internal components ............................................................ |
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Chapter 2: |
Basic Installation |
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Preparation ........................................................................... |
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Before you proceed .............................................................. |
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Removing the cover ............................................................. |
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Removing the power supply unit .......................................... |
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Installing a CPU ..................................................................... |
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2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... |
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CPU installation ....................................................... |
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2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly..... |
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Installing a DIMM ................................................................. |
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Memory configurations ......................................... |
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DIMM installation ................................................... |
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Installing an expansion card ............................................... |
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Expansion slots ..................................................... |
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Expansion card installation ................................... |
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2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card.............................. |
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Installing an optical drive .................................................... |
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Installing a floppy disk drive ............................................... |
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Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ....................................... |
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Reinstalling the power supply unit...................................... |
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Replacing the cover ............................................................ |
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Connecting external devices .............................................. |
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Chapter 3: |
Starting up |
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Installing an operating system ............................................. |
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Powering up .......................................................................... |
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Support CD information ........................................................ |
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3.3.1 Running the support CD ......................................... |
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Drivers menu .......................................................... |
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Utilities menu .......................................................... |
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ASUS contact information ...................................... |
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Other information ................................................... |
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Software information ........................................................... |
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ASUS Instant Music ................................................. |
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ASUS Update .......................................................... |
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3.4.3 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... |
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Info |
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Introduction .......................................................................... |
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Motherboard layout .............................................................. |
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Jumper ................................................................................. |
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Connectors ........................................................................... |
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BIOS Information |
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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ |
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5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. |
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5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. |
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AFUDOS utility ........................................................ |
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5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ |
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ASUS Update utility ................................................ |
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5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... |
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BIOS menu screen................................................. |
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Menu bar ............................................................... |
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Navigation keys .................................................... |
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Menu items ........................................................... |
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Sub-menu items ................................................... |
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Configuration fields .............................................. |
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Pop-up window ..................................................... |
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Scroll bar .............................................................. |
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General help .......................................................... |
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Main menu .......................................................................... |
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System Time......................................................... |
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System Date ......................................................... |
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Legacy Diskette A ................................................ |
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Primary IDE Master/Slave, |
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System Information .............................................. |
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Advanced menu .................................................................. |
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CPU Configuration................................................. |
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Chipset Configuration ........................................... |
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Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ |
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PCI PnP Configuration ........................................... |
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Jumperfree Configuration ..................................... |
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Instant Music Configuration .................................. |
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USB Configuration................................................. |
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Power menu ........................................................................ |
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Suspend Mode ...................................................... |
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5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ |
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ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. |
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ACPI APIC Support ................................................ |
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Hardware Monitor ................................................. |
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APM Configuration ................................................ |
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Boot menu .......................................................................... |
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Boot Device Priority.............................................. |
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Boot Settings Configuration ................................. |
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Security ................................................................ |
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Exit menu ........................................................................... |
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Power supply specifications ............................................................. |
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemŠ§en Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem Šhnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1 . Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2 . Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
3 . Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
4 . Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5 . Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6 . Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1 . ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2 . Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your T2-PE1 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
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250 W Passive PFC power supply unit |
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PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN port |
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CPU fan and heatsink assembly |
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2 x 5.25” drive bays |
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1 x 3.5” floppy disk drive bay |
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1 x 3.5” hard disk drive bay |
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6 x USB 2.0 ports |
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2 x IEEE 1394a ports |
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AC power cable |
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Serial ATA cable |
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Serial ATA power cable |
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
System introduction
ASUS T2-PE1
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2!
The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 800/533 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.
Supporting up to six (6) USB 2.0 ports and PCI Express Gigabit LAN, Terminator 2 offers extensive connectivity, digital entertainment, and efficient networking capabilities to meet your personal as well as business requirements.
With these and many more, the Terminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
1.2Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel.
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1 . Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive.
2 . Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray.
3 . Eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive loading tray.
4 . Second optical drive door. This door covers a second optical drive bay.
5 . Power button 
. Press this button to turn the system on.
6 . Power LED 
. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
7 . HDD LED 
. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive
8 . Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/output ports.
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1.3Front 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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9 . Floppy disk drive. This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 1 0. Optical drive (optional). This is an IDE optical drive.
11 . Headphone port 
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.
12 . Microphone port 
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
13 . USB 2.0 ports 
2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
14 . 4-pin IEEE 1394a port 
. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.
15 . 6-pin IEEE 1394a port 
. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.
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1.4Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.
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PS/2 keyboard port |
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Line Out port |
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8 . 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 Speaker.
9 . 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 variation
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10 . USB 2.0 ports 
2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
11 . LAN (RJ-45) port 
. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
12 . Expansion slot covers. Remove these cover when installing expansion cards.
13 . Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.
14 . Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.
15 . Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
16 . Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 2-24 before adjusting this switch.
17 . Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 2-14 for details.
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1.5Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components.
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1.Optical drive (optional)
2.5.25-inch empty optical drive bay
3.Floppy disk drive (optional)
4.Front panel cover
5.Hard disk drive metal tray
6.Chassis fan
7.ASUS motherboard
8.DIMM sockets
9.LGA 775 socket with PnP cap
10.PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card
11.PCI slot
12.Serial ATA connectors
13.Expansion card slots
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
Basic installation
ASUS T2-PE1
2.1Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1.Central processing unit (CPU)
2.DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3.Expansion card(s)
4.Hard disk drive
5.Optical drive
6.Floppy disk drive
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Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2Before 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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2.3Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
1.On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis.
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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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2.4Removing the power supply unit
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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2.5Installing a CPU
The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
2.5.1Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.
You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1.Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
2.Using a Phillips screwdriver, release the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.
3.Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside.
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2.5.2CPU installation
•Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
•Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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CPU Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Retention tab
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Loa d lever
3.Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
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5.Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
G o l d triangle m a r k
6.Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
Alignment key
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7.Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before reinstalling
the heatsink and fan assembly.
DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.
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2.5.3Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1.Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.
2.Drive the four screws into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.
3.Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
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2.6Installing 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:
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184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
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104 Pins 80 Pins
2.6.1Memory 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 identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in DIMM1 and DIMM2.
•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
•The total memory detected by the system depends on the onboard VGA shared memory setting.
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Recommended memory configurations
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* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
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2.6.2DIMM installation
To install a DDR DIMM.
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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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