ASUS V2-PH1 User Manual

Vintage2-PH1

Barebone System

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Ch a pt er 1 : S ys t em In tr odu ct i on

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

1.2 Front panel .......................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4

Voltage selector ................................................................... 1-6

1.4 Internal components ............................................................. 1-7

Ch a pt er 2 : Ba s ic In st all at i on

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

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

2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly ............. 2-3

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-4

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-4

2.4.2 Installing CPU .......................................................... 2-4

2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ......... 2-6

2.5 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-8

2.5.1 Memory conﬁgurations ........................................... 2-8

2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................... 2-9

2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM .......................................... 2-9

2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-10

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-10

2.6.2 Conﬁguring an expansion card .............................. 2-10

2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-12

2.6.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-12

2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-12

2.7 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-13

2.8 Installing a hard disk drive .................................................. 2-15

2.9 Installing a ﬂoppy disk drive ............................................... 2-18

2.10 Re-connecting cables .......................................................... 2-19

LED cables .......................................................................... 2-19

2.11 Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel

assembly and side cover ..................................................... 2-20

Table of contents

Ch a pt er 3 : St a rt ing u p

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

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

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

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

3.3.2 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.3 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5

3.3.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

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

3.4.1 ASUS Update ........................................................... 3-7

3.4.2 ASUS PC Probe II ..................................................... 3-9

Ch a pt er 4 : Mo t he rbo ar d I nf o

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

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

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

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

Ch a pt er 5 : BI O S Inf or mat io n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.4.1 JumperFree Conﬁguration ..................................... 5-19

5.4.2 USB Conﬁguration ................................................. 5-22

5.4.3 CPU Conﬁguration ................................................. 5-23

5.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 5-25

5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration ............................. 5-26

5.4.6 PCI PnP .................................................................. 5-28

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

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

5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 5-29

5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 5-29

5.5.4 APM Conﬁguration ................................................5-30

5.5.5 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 5-32

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

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

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

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

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

Notices

Fe de ra l Co mm un ic at io ns Co mm is si on S ta te me nt

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Ca na di an D ep ar tm en t of Co mm un ic at io ns S ta te me nt

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

Thi s c l a s s B digital apparatus c o m p l i es with Canadian ICES- 0 0 3 .

WARN I N G ! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information

El ec tr ic al s af et y

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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.

Op er at io n sa fe ty

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

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualiﬁed service technician or your retailer.

Lit h iu m -Io n Ba tte r y W a rn i ng

CAU T ION : 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 manufacturerís instructions.

VOR S ICH T : Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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About this guide

Au di en ce

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage2 - PH1 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

Ho w th is g ui de i s or ganiz ed

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Cha p ter 1: S ys t em i ntr o duc t ion This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage 2 - PH1.

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

2. Cha p ter 2: B as i c i n sta l lat i on This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

components in the system.

3. Cha p ter 3: S ta r tin g up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and

utilities from the support CD.

4. Cha p ter 4: M ot h erb o ard inf o rma t ion This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

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

5. Cha p ter 5: B IO S in f orm a tio n This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

Co nv en ti on s us ed i n this gu id e

WAR N ING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAU T ION : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMP O RTA N T: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOT E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Wh er e to f in d mo re i nform at io n

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

1. ASU S We b sit e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on

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

2. Opt i ona l Do c um e nta t ion Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

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

System package contents

Check your Vintage2-PH1 system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS Vintage2-PH1 barebone system with

• ASUS motherboard

• 300 W PFC power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support CD

4. User guide

ASUS V i ntage 2 - P H1

Chapter 1

System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage2-PH1. 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 Vintage2-PH1!

The ASUS Vintage2-PH1 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® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-600/ DDR2-533 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, ﬂoppy disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.

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1. Two emp t y 5 . 25- i nc h ba y s. These bays are for IDE optical drives.

2. 3.5 - inc h dr i ve b ay s . This slot is for a 3.5-inch ﬂoppy or hard disk drive. (The ﬂoppy disk drive is included in the package.)

3. IEE E 13 9 4 p o rt. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or protable devices.

4. Pow e r b u tt o n . Press this button to turn the system on.

5. Res e t b u tto n . Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power.

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

7. USB 2.0 por t s. 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.

8. Hea d pho n e p o rt . This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

9. Mic r oph o ne p or t . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

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1.3 Rear panel

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

1. Pow e r c o nn e c to r . This connector is for the power cable and plug.

2. Vol t age sel e ct o r. 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 1-6 before adjusting this switch.

3. PS/ 2 mo u se p or t . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

4. PS/ 2 ke y boa r d p ort . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

5. Ser i al p ort . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial speciﬁcation.

REAR

S P

LINE

FRONT

MIC IN

SIDE

S P

C T R

BASS

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6. Par a lle l po r t. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices.

7. VGA por t . This port connects a VGA monitor.

8. USB 2.0 por t s 1 , 2 , 3 a nd 4 . These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. Sid e Sp e ake r O u t p o rt ( bla c k). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conﬁguration.

10. R e ar S pe a k er Out por t (o r ang e ). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conﬁguration.

11. Mic r oph o ne p ort (pi n k). This port connects a microphone.

12. Lin e Ou t po r t ( l ime ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conﬁguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

13. Lin e In por t (L i ght blu e ). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

14. Pow e r s u ppl y un i t f a n v ent . This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

15. Cha s sis fan ven t . This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

16. IEE E 13 9 4a p ort . This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/vidoe devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

17. L A N ( R J- 4 5 ) p ort . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

18. Cen t er/ S ubw o ofe r po r t ( g ra y ). This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers.

19. Exp a nsi o n s l ot c ove r s. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

Refer to the audio conﬁguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conﬁguration.

Au d io 2, 4 , 6 , o r 8-c ha nne l c on fi g ur ati on

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black • • • Side Speaker Out Gray • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel

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Vo lt ag e se le ct or

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 this switch to 115 V.

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

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

115V/230V

Voltage selector

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components.

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

Super

I/O

Intel FWH

4Mb

ATX12V

FLOPPY

AAFP

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

SB_PWR

F_PANEL

CHASSIS

USB78

USB56

CLRTC

PCI1

Intel

GMCH

945G

Intel

ICH7

DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

PRI_IDE

EATXPWR

PCI2

SPDIF_OUT

Intel

82573L

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA

PLED

SATA1 SATA2

SATA4SATA3

BUZZ

PWR_FAN

SPEAKER

COM2

ALC882

TSB43AB22A

IE1394_2

LGA775

LAN_USB34

AUDIO

USB1 USB2

Bottom:

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Top:

1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. Hard disk drive bay

4. Floppy disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. Chassis fan

10. PCI Express x16 slot

11. PCI slots

12. PCI Express x1 slot

13. Metal bracket lock

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Chapter 2

Basic installation

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

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2.1 Preparation

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

Ba s ic co mp one nt s t o i ns tal l

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

To o l

Phillips (cross) screw driver

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

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

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

2.2 Before you proceed

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

Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly

1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.

2. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.

3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis.

4. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed.

5. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.

Air duct

Chassis tab holes

Assembly hooks

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2. 4. 1 Ov er vi ew

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

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

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

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

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

2. 4. 2 In st al li ng C PU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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

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

Load lever

Retention tab

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

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

Load plate

PnP cap

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

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

CPU notch

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

6. Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before reinstalling the heatsink and fan assembly.

DO N O T 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.

2. 4. 3 In st al li ng t he C PU f an a nd heat si nk a ss em bl y

The Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certiﬁed multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

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

CPU_F

GND

CPU F

AN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU fan connector

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2.5 Installing a DIMM

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

The following ﬁgure illustrates the location of the sockets:

• Install only ident i c a l (the same type and size) DDR memory modules.

• Install only ASUS-certiﬁed memory modules. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualiﬁed Vendors List.

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

2. 5. 1 Me mo ry c on fi gu ra ti on s

You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs.

240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

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2. 5. 3 Re mo vi ng a D DR 2 DI MM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ﬁngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ﬂips out with extra force.

2. 5. 2 In st al li ng a D DR 2 DIMM

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Locked Retaining Clip

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

A DDR2 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.

Unlocked retaining clip

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.6 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

2. 6. 1 In st al li ng a n ex pa nsi on c ar d

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. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press ﬁrmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.6.2 Conﬁguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, conﬁgure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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

IR Q a ssi gn men ts fo r t hi s m ot her bo ard

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 — — — — — shared — — PCI slot 2 — — — — — — shared — PCI Express x16 slot shared — — — — — — — PCI Express x1 slot shared — — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — shared — — — Onboard USB controller 2 — shared — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 3 — — shared — — — — — Onboard USB controller 4 — — — shared — — — — Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — shared — — — Onboard IDE port — — — shared — — — — Onboard HD audio — — — shared — — — — Onboard LAN — shared — — — — — —

When using PCI cards 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.

St a nd ard i nte rr u pt a s si gnm en ts

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable interrupt 3 11 Communications Port (COM2)* 4 12 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 MIDI port* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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2. 6. 4 PC I sl ot s

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI speciﬁcations. The ﬁgure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

2. 6. 3 PC I Ex pr es s x1 s lo t

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express speciﬁcations. The ﬁgure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

Before using a PCI VGA card, make sure to set the Graphics Adapter Priority to PCI/Int-VGA in the BIOS. See section “5.4.3 Chipset->AGP Conﬁguration” for details.

2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot

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

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