ASUS VINTAGE-AE1 User Manual 2
Vintage-AE1
Barebone System
E2011E2011
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E2011E2011
First EditionFirst Edition
First Edition
First EditionFirst Edition
April 2005April 2005
April 2005
April 2005April 2005
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Table of contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
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 ........................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4
Voltage selector ................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Internal components ............................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2
2.3 Removing the side plates and front cover ........................... 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-5
2.4.2 Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-7
2.5 Installing a DIMM ................................................................. 2-10
2.5.1 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11
2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-11
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-12
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-12
2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-14
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Basic Installation
Basic InstallationBasic Installation
2.6.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-14
2.6.5 AGP slot ................................................................ 2-14
2.7 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-15
2.8 Installing a hard disk drive .................................................. 2-17
2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive ............................................... 2-19
2.10 Re-connecting cables ......................................................... 2-20
2.11 Replacing the side plates and front cover .......................... 2-21
2.12 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-23
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Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
3.2 Powering up .......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5
3.3.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5:Chapter 5:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 5:Chapter 5:
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2
Starting upStarting up
Starting up
Starting upStarting up
Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info
Motherboard Info
Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info
BIOS InformationBIOS Information
BIOS Information
BIOS InformationBIOS Information
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
5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14
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5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14
Table of contents
5.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth
IDE Master/Slave .................................................. 5-15
5.3.5 OnBoard PCI SATA Controller ............................... 5-16
5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-16
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-17
5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-17
5.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 5-18
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................5-21
5.4.4 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-24
5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-26
5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 5-26
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 5-26
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 5-26
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-26
5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-27
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-28
5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-29
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-30
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-30
5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-32
5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-34
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
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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 Vintage-AE1 barebone system. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
1.
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-AE1. The
chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front
and rear panel, and internal components.
2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
2.
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3.3.
Chapter 3: Starting upChapter 3: Starting up
3.
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.3.
Chapter 3: Starting upChapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
WARNING: WARNING:
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION: CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
1.
ASUS Websites
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
2.
Optional Documentation
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your Vintage-AE1 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
Item descriptionItem description
Item description
Item descriptionItem description
1.1.
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1.
ASUS Vintage-AE1 barebone system with
1.1.
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• ASUS motherboard
• 250 W PFC power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2.2.
CableCable
2.
Cable
2.2.
CableCable
• AC power cable
3.3.
Support CDSupport CD
3.
Support CD
3.3.
Support CDSupport CD
4.4.
User guideUser guide
4.
User guide
4.4.
User guideUser guide
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
Vintage-AE1. 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 Vintage-AE1!
The ASUS Vintage-AE1 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™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64
desktop processors. Combined with the SIS 760GX chipset to set a new
benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
The system supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333/
266 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or
AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, 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(s), floppy disk drive slot, power
button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.
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1.1.
Two empty 5.25-inch baysTwo empty 5.25-inch bays
1.
Two empty 5.25-inch bays. These bays are for IDE optical drives.
1.1.
Two empty 5.25-inch baysTwo empty 5.25-inch bays
2.2.
Hard disk drive bayHard disk drive bay
2.
Hard disk drive bay. This door covers a hard disk drive.
2.2.
Hard disk drive bayHard disk drive bay
3.3.
Floppy drive doorFloppy drive door
3.
Floppy drive door. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.
3.3.
Floppy drive doorFloppy drive door
4.4.
Reset buttonReset button
4.
Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without
4.4.
Reset buttonReset button
turning off the power.
5.5.
Power buttonPower button
5.
Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
5.5.
Power buttonPower button
6.6.
Headphone portHeadphone port
6.
Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone
6.6.
Headphone portHeadphone port
with a stereo mini-plug.
7.7.
Microphone portMicrophone port
7.
Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
7.7.
Microphone portMicrophone port
8.8.
USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
8.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
8.8.
USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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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.
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PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
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PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a
1.1.
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard.
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PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
2.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2.2.
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
3.3.
Serial portSerial port
3.
Serial port . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices
3.3.
Serial portSerial port
that conforms with serial specification.
4.4.
Parallel port.Parallel port.
4.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other
4.4.
Parallel port.Parallel port.
devices.
5.5.
VGA port. VGA port.
5.
VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.
5.5.
VGA port. VGA port.
6.6.
USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.
6.
USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
6.6.
USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
7.7.
Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).
7.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
7.7.
Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).
8.8.
Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).
8.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
8.8.
Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the
function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
9.9.
Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).
9.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD
9.9.
Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).
player, or other audio sources.
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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
PortPort
Port
PortPort
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
10.10.
Power connector.Power connector.
10.
Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
10.10.
Power connector.Power connector.
11.11.
Voltage selector.Voltage selector.
11.
Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system
11.11.
Voltage selector.Voltage selector.
HeadsetHeadset
Headset
HeadsetHeadset
2-channel2-channel
2-channel
2-channel2-channel
4-channel4-channel
4-channel
4-channel4-channel
6-channel6-channel
6-channel
6-channel6-channel
input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the
“Voltage selector” section on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch.
12.12.
Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent.
12.
Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that
12.12.
Power supply unit fan vent.Power supply unit fan vent.
provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.
13.13.
Power supply unit power switch.Power supply unit power switch.
13.
Power supply unit power switch. This switch allows you to turn
13.13.
Power supply unit power switch.Power supply unit power switch.
ON or OFF the flow of power to the power supply unit.
14.14.
Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent.
14.
Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation
14.14.
Chassis fan vent.Chassis fan vent.
inside the system chassis.
15.15.
LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port.
15.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
15.15.
LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port.
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
16.16.
Expansion slot coversExpansion slot covers
16.
Expansion slot covers. Remove these cover when installing
16.16.
Expansion slot coversExpansion slot covers
expansion cards.
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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 this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
115V/230V115V/230V
115V/230V
115V/230V115V/230V
Voltage selectorVoltage selector
Voltage selector
Voltage selectorVoltage selector
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
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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.
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2. 5.25-inch drive bay
3. Floppy disk drive bay
4. ATX power supply connector
5. Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™
64/AMD Sempron™ CPUs
6. Chassis fan
7. DIMM sockets
8. Hard disk drive bay
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10. PCI Express x1 slot
11. ASUS motherboard
12. AGP 8X slot
13. IDE connectors
14. Expansion card slots
15. PCI slots
16. Serial ATA connectors
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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2.1 Preparation
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Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan
to install in the system.
Basic components to installBasic components to install
Basic components to install
Basic components to installBasic components to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
6. Floppy disk drive
ToolTool
Tool
ToolTool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
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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.
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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ON
Standby
Onboard LED
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2.3 Removing the side plates and
front cover
The system has two chassis side plates, each one secured by two screws
located on the rear panel.
To remove the chassis side plate:
1. Turn each screw
counterclockwise to release
the side cover. Set the screws
aside.
2. Slide the side panel for about
half an inch toward the rear
until it disengages from the
chassis.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
remove the other side plate
cover.
Screw
3. Release the side lock tabs from
the steel railing.
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4. Swing the left edge of the
front panel outward.
5. Unhook the hinge-like tabs
from the holes on the right
side of the front panel to
completely detach the front
panel assembly from the
chassis.
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
®
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2.4.12.4.1
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron processor.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors 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.
2.4.22.4.2
2.4.2
2.4.22.4.2
To install a CPU:
OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
Installling the CPU
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
Gold triangle
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Gold Arrow
CPU Socket 754
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. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.
Socket LeverSocket Lever
Socket Lever
Socket LeverSocket Lever
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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Gold triangle
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2.4.32.4.3
2.4.3
2.4.32.4.3
Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan
Installing the heatsink and fan
Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor require a specially
designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition
and performance.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
• You do not have to remove the retention module base when
installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
• 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.
CPU FanCPU Fan
CPU Fan
CPU FanCPU Fan
CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink
CPU Heatsink
CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink
Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base
Retention Module Base
Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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.
Retention bracketRetention bracket
Retention bracket
Retention bracketRetention bracket
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock
Retention bracket lock
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock
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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module
base.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention
bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes
that the retention bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly
fits the retention mechanism
module base, otherwise you
cannot snap the retention
bracket in place.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to
secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
®
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
CPU fan connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.5 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:
DIMM1
DIMM2
80 Pins 104 Pins
184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
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2.5.1
2.5.12.5.1
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs.
• Install only
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.
identical identical
identical (the same type and size) DDR memory
identical identical
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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
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.
1. Unlock a 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.
2
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
1
1
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip
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2.5.32.5.3
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
2
1
1
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. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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DDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
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