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Asus Digital Entertainment PC AB-V100 User Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 DiGiMatrix ® Digital Entertainment PC (AB-V100) User Handbook...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents ... 3 Notices ... 6 Safety information ... 7 About this handbook ... 8 System package contents ... 10 Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... 12 1.2 Front panel (external) ... 12 1.3 Front panel (internal) ... 14 1.4 Rear panel ...
  • Page 4 Installing ASUS Home Theater ... 51 4.4.2 Using ASUS Home Theater ... 53 4.4.3 Entertainment modes ... 55 4.5 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter ... 64 4.5.1 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver ... 65 4.5.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options ... 65 4.5.3...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Appendix A.1 Subsystem ... 2 A.1.1 Front and rear panel features ... 2 A.1.2 Removing the top cover ... 3 A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive ... 3 A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix ... 4 A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller ... 5 A.2.1 Specifications ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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. ASUS DiGiMatrix...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Handbook

    How this handbook is organized This handbook contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 9: Where To Find More Information

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with: • ASUS P4SQ motherboard • Intel ® Pentium • 80GB or 160 GB 7200RPM IDE hard disk drive • 256MB PC2700 DDR DIMM •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 System Introduction

    Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Welcome

    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix! The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard, DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs.
  • Page 13 Card LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and time, and CPU temperature.

  • Page 14: Front Panel (Internal)

    You can not close the front panel door if a flash memory card is inserted into any of the card slots. — VOLUME + 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 FRONT PANEL (OPEN) ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 15 ® 13. CompactFlash /Microdrive™ card slot. This slot is for a ® CompactFlash /Microdrive™ storage card. 14. Memory Stick ® /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a ® Memory Stick /Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 15. DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD-ROM drive. This is a slim DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 10. Secondary IDE connector. This interface connects the optional DiGiMatrix subsystem. See page A-2. 11. DC IN socket. This socket connects the power adapter and plug. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 17 12. DC OUT socket. This socket connects the DC power cable that supplies power to the optional DiGiMatrix Subsystem. See page A-4 for details. 13. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. DVI port. This port connects a DVI-enabled flat screen or LCD monitor using a DVI cable.

  • Page 18: Led Panel

    — VOLUME + HD CD HD CD ® mode. HD mode, standby/stopped status HD mode, play/paused status DVD/CD mode, standby/stopped status DVD/CD mode, play/paused status FM radio mode HD CD ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 00:00 18:30 00:00 02:45 10:00 01:29 88.70...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Connections

    Chapter 2 Connections This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect devices and accessories to the DiGiMatrix system. ASUS DiGiMatrix...

  • Page 20: Preparation

    Connect the DC IN power plug to the DiGiMatrix DC IN socket. DC IN power plug Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your area. Power LED Power adapter ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Power cable...

  • Page 21: Radio Antenna

    2.2.2 Radio antenna Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port. Place the radio antenna at an elevated location to achieve better reception. 2.2.3 Audio/Video cable This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). To connect the Audio/Video cable: Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port.

  • Page 22: Hdtv Cable

    Audio ports function variation Audio port Headphone/2-Channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In * Low Frequency Enhanced Output HDTV Audio system 4-Channel 6-Channel No function LFE Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Surround Surround ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 23: Connecting External Devices

    2.3 Connecting external devices To the front panel — VOLUME + Audio Devices Camera Headphone Scanner To the rear panel Cable TV Line In Line Out RJ-45 PS/2 Mouse DiGiMatrix subsystem USB Mouse PS/2 KB Chapter 2: Connections...
  • Page 24 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Using Digimatrix

    Chapter 3 Using DiGiMatrix This chapter provides information on powering up the DiGiMatrix system and using the optical drive and storage card reader.

  • Page 26: Installing An Operating System

    — VOLUME + 3.3 Optical drive operation 3.3.1 Loading a disc To load a disc: Press the EJECT button of the optical drive. ® 2000/XP operating systems ) to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio AUDIO System power button ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 27 When the drive tray ejects, carefully pull it out. Avoid touching the optical drive lens. This may damage the drive. Place a CD/DVD on the drive tray. Hold a CD/DVD by the edges. Avoid touching the disc surface. With one hand supporting the loading tray, push the CD/DVD hole into the drive spindle.

  • Page 28: Ejecting A Disc From The Drive

    Carefully pull the drive tray out and remove the disc. Do not force the tray open. Wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel. Refer to page A-9 for the optical drive technical specification. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 29: Using The 4-Slot Storage Card Reader

    3.4 Using the 4-slot storage card reader The DiGiMatrix front panel comes with a 4-slot storage card reader that supports the following storage cards. Follow these instructions to access files from storage cards using the DiGiMatrix card reader. 1. Install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD. Refer to page 33 for details.
  • Page 30 The storage card reader drivers are not included in the Recovery CD. If you recover your DiGiMatrix system using the Recovery CD, you must re-install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD before using the storage card reader. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Software Support

    Chapter 4 Software support This chapter helps you install the drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS DiGiMatrix...

  • Page 32: Support Cd Information

    • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 4.1.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 33: Drivers Menu

    This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix remote controller. ASUS DiGiMatrix TV Card Driver Click this item to install the driver for the DiGiMatrix TV Card. ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver This item installs the ASUS wireless LAN driver. See page 64 for details. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 34: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. See page 38 for details. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the ® motherboard BIOS in Windows environment, This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 35: Asus Contact Information

    Audio DJ feature. See page 45 for details on Music Wizard and page 48 for details on Audio DJ. ASUS Screensaver This item installs the ASUS screensaver. 4.1.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 36: Software Information

    4.2.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 37 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. The BIOS ROM information is displayed. Click Flash to update the BIOS. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.

  • Page 38: Asus Pc Probe

    4.2.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vital system information such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer, including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
  • Page 39 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the system temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease...
  • Page 40 Information tab Hard Drive Shows the used and free space of the DiGiMatrix’ hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 41 ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears.

  • Page 42: Multi-Channel Audio Feature

    Select the option Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround). Click the Apply button. Click the Test button to display the Test Listening Environment window. Select the audio test path from the drop-down menu. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 43 After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play Test Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. The Play Test Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing.
  • Page 44 Select to enable the front panel microphone. Click Close for the new settings to take effect. The rear panel Mic port is automatically disabled when you enable the front panel Mic port. Only one Mic port works at a time. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 45: Music Wizard

    4.2.4 Music Wizard The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. See next section for the Audio DJ feature. The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix package.
  • Page 46 Saving your playlist or folder When prompted, save the playlist or the folder. Type a file name, then click Save. The Music Wizard window displays the created playlist and folder. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 47 Click a playlist icon to view all MP3 files saved on that playlist or folder. Editing your playlist or folder To add/remove a file to/from a playlist: Select a playlist, then click Edit. Select the file you wish to add from the Existing Files window, then click Select.

  • Page 48: Audio Dj

    2. Press the system power button to turn on the system. 3. Use the Windows 4. Press the Audio DJ power button to put DiGIMatrix in Audio DJ mode. button of the remote controller. ® shutdown procedures to turn off the system. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook AUDIO...

  • Page 49: Selecting An Audio Source

    4.3.1 Selecting an audio source The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status. To select an audio source: Press the STOP ( ) button until the Player Status displays Playlist Mode.

  • Page 50: Tuning Into An Fm Radio Station

    You may adjust the volume by turning the Volume Dial clockwise (volume up) or counterclockwise (volume down). You may also press the on the remote controller. Press the volume dial to MUTE sound. buttons on the button on the remote controller. buttons on the ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 51: Asus Home Theater

    The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. 4.4.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater Place the ASUS Home Theater CD into the optical drive to start installation. The initial installation window appears. Click Next. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes.
  • Page 52 The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Restart your computer after installation is completed. To launch the ASUS Home Theater, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater. Configuring Home Theater in Windows To configure Home Theater settings in Windows From the Windows click Start >...

  • Page 53: Using Asus Home Theater

    4.4.2 Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the DiGiMatrix. Home Theater lets you watch TV, play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files or browse pictures from the same interface.
  • Page 54 The control panel Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below. Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 55: Entertainment Modes

    Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan to view the available channels. See “Settings” on page 58 for details. TV features The ASUS Home Theater comes with several features that support playing, recording, and replaying TV programs. Simultaneous playing and recording Home Theater allows you to watch a recorded TV program while in the middle of a recording.
  • Page 56 Select a recorded program from the list, then click the Play button to start playing. Organize your recorded programs by clicking the Sort By Name/Date buttons. The Recorded TV window also displays recorded TV file information. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 57 Click the View button to preview a recorded program. A window displays a snapshot of each recorded program. Click the View button again to return to the recorded program list. Schedule The Schedule option allows you to set a schedule to record a TV program. To add a recording schedule, click Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the...
  • Page 58 TV main window. TV Audio The TV Audio button allows you to set the TV audio output to Stereo, Mono or SAP. Delete a schedule Edit a schedule Add a schedule Click to select other options ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 59 Radio Home Theater lets you tune in and listen to an FM radio station. Click Radio on the Home Theater main window. The Radio window appears. Click Autoscan to view available FM stations in your location. Select a station from the list to start listening. Organize the FM stations by name or frequency using the Sort By Name/ Frequency buttons.
  • Page 60 The Video Clips window only lists video clips saved in the Windows folder. Click to start Rotate Right slideshow Rotate Left Zoom Out Zoom In ® ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook My Videos...
  • Page 61 Click View to display a snapshot of the video clips. Sort your video clips by clicking the Sort By Name/Date buttons. DVD/VCD Watch a movie with the DVD/VCD player. Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the Play button.
  • Page 62 Player, Microphone, Aux, Line In, Phone, or Mono Out. Record Quality. Set your recording quality to Good, Better, or Best. Click Next to display the Picture settings window or Close to return to the main window. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 63 Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow. Click Next to display the DVD settings window or Close to return to the main window. DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. See page 61 for DVD/VCD settings.

  • Page 64: Asus Wireless Lan Adapter

    4.5 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter The DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless LAN adapter allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers making it a perfect solution for your home or small office network.

  • Page 65: Installing The Wlan Card Utilities And Driver

    DiGiMatrix system. Explore this CD. Click this option to explore the support CD contents. Browse our Web Site. Click this option to visit the ASUS website. Installation Language. This option allows you to change the installation language. Click the arrow to display available installation languages.

  • Page 66: Setup Wizard

    LAN adapter in station (STA) mode. Select a wireless network from the table, then click Next. The wireless LAN adapter connects to the selected network. Click the Search Again button to re-scan available access points in your location. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 67 If the AP you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enter the WEP keys. Refer to “Config-Encryption Tab” on page 83 for WEP encryption settings. Click Next when done. Obtain the WEP keys from the network administrator.
  • Page 68 Click Finish to close the setup wizard. My Configuration The setup wizard allows you to set the wireless LAN adapter in various operating modes when you selected My Configuration. Select an operation mode, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook ®...
  • Page 69 Creating your own wireless LAN (Soft AP and Ad-hoc modes) When prompted, assign an SSID (Network Name) to the soft access point (AP) or wireless LAN network (Ad-hoc) you wish to create, then select a radio channel that you wish to use in communicating with other wireless devices.
  • Page 70 Obtain the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN from the network administrator. To connect to a hidden wireless LAN: Select Connect to a hidden wireless LAN, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 71 When prompted, enter the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN you obtained from the network administrator. Click Next. If the hidden wireless LAN you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enable data encyption.
  • Page 72 IP address. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. Click Next when done. The wireless LAN adapter setup is complete. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 73 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the wireless LAN adapter in Soft AP mode, the wizard prompts you to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS is a networking feature that allows several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection.
  • Page 74 Click Next. Select the network adapters that connect to other computers in your home network, if any. The wizard will bridge these networks with the wireless LAN adapter. Click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 75 The wizard creates a network bridge between your wired (LAN) and wireless (wireless LAN adapter) network connections. Click Next. Network bridge is a process of connecting several wired or wireless LAN segments. See page 99 for details. Click Yes when an Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appear.
  • Page 76 The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. 10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. Refer to Windows Support Center for articles and help files on the Network Bridge function. ® XP Help and ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 77 Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your computer connects directly to the Internet: Select the number of IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. The wizard will instruct you to enable ICS or create a network bridge if you are assigned two or more IP addresses.
  • Page 78 2 to 10 of the “Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway” section on pages 74-76. Follow the steps in the “Direct Internet connection” section on page 77 if your computer directly connects to the Internet. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 79: The Control Center Utility

    4.5.5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows application launcher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. Control Center icons The Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access point and connection to the Internet.
  • Page 80 Wireless LAN Card Settings The Wireless LAN Card Settings is Tabbed property sheets the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless LAN adapter. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration.
  • Page 81 Rescan button - Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality. Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. See “Config-Basic Tab” on the next page. Search and Connect button - Click to view all wireless networks within the range of your system.
  • Page 82 (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 83 Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad-hoc mode.
  • Page 84 LAN adapter. • Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys. Config - Advanced The Advanced tab displays the wireless LAN adapter advanced settings. We recommended that you keep the default settings. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 85 Config - Soft AP The Soft AP tab displays the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and bridge features of the wireless LAN adapter. The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows SoftAP/STA Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode.
  • Page 86 Refer to the table below for icon indications. Table of Icon Indications Excellent link quality (Infrastructure) Good link quality (Infrastructure) Fair link quality (Infrastructure) Poor link quality (Infrastructure) Not linked (Infrastructure) Linked (Ad-hoc) Not linked (Ad-hoc) ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 87: Help Menu

    Command icons Apply. Click to apply the changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration and settings. OK. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel. Click to cancel any changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration or settings. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window.
  • Page 88 Wireless Option – Sets your Windows environment. See page 65 for details. The Control Center left-click menu is available only when wireless LAN adapter is set to Station Mode (STA). ® XP wireless networking ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 89: Configuring The Wireless Lan Adapter By Wireless Settings Utility

    4.5.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless Settings utility The Wireless Settings utility allows you to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (STA) or Soft Access Point (Soft AP) mode. In STA mode, your wireless LAN adapter connects to an access point to access a wireless network or the Internet.
  • Page 90 WEP encryptions. To check if wireless LAN adapter is associated with the selected AP, click the Status icon in the property window, then select the Status tab. Look for the Associated State field to confirm. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 91 ® Windows XP OS Do any of the following to set your wireless LAN adapter in station mode. Enter the Wireless Settings utility Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. Click the Config icon in the property window, then select the Soft AP tab.
  • Page 92 Wireless Settings utility. Click the Config icon in the property window of the Wireless Settings utility, then select the Soft AP tab. Select Soft AP Mode, then click Apply. A confirmation window appears click Yes. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 93 Use the Change Mode menu Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode. Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK. The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the ®...
  • Page 94 Event Log The Event Log tab displays detected system events including the date and time of the event and event type. Click Clear Log to clear the event log window. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 95 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ® ICS is a Windows XP feature allowing several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. With ICS, other wireless clients in a home or small office network rely on the wireless LAN adapter for Internet access.
  • Page 96 ® Windows desktop. Click File from the menu, then select New Connection. A New Connection Wizard appears. Click Next. When prompted, select the Network connection type. Select Connect to the Internet, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook ®...
  • Page 97 Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. Depending on your network setup, select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password or Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next. Enter the ISP name, then click Next.
  • Page 98 Return to the Wireless Settings utility. Select the created connection from the Available Network Connections, then drag it to the Internet field. Refer to the steps on page 95 to enable ICS. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 99 Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may use the network bridge function to connect several LAN segments. A LAN segment is a physical connection between a host computer and a client computer. Network bridging is a cost-effective method of connecting LAN segments since it does not require expensive hardwares such as routers and technical expertise for configuring Internet protocol (IP) addresses.
  • Page 100 Only LAN connections may be bridged with the wireless LAN adapter. The Wireless Settings utility will instruct you to change your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the wireless LAN adapter. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...
  • Page 101 Appendix The appendix includes information on the DiGiMatrix remote controller and the optional Subsystem. This part also includes the DVD-RW/DVD-ROM/ CD-RW technical specifications and the available wireless LAN adapter channels.

  • Page 102: Appendix A.1 Subsystem

    The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem is purchased separately. A.1.1 Front and rear panel features Front panel Rear panel IDE connector DC IN socket ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook CD-RW drive eject button CD-RW drive (inside the panel door)

  • Page 103: Removing The Top Cover

    A.1.2 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 104: Connecting The Subsystem To Digimatrix

    Tighten the screw. Connect one end of the DC power cable to the DiGiMatrix DC OUT socket. Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the Subsystem DC IN socket. ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 105: Digimatrix Remote Controller

    A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller The DiGiMatrix remote controller allows you to control DiGiMatrix from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ and ASUS Home Theater windows. A.2.1 Specifications Operating range Power Source Receiver A.2.2 Remote control layout...

  • Page 106: Remote Control Functions In Audio Dj

    Switch mode –– Select track number Confirm selected track Turns the DiGiMatrix operating system on can turn on or off the Audio DJ ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook FM Radio To next radio preset To previous radio preset –– –– Scan frequency...

  • Page 107: Remote Control Functions In Home Theater

    A.2.4 Remote control functions in Home Theater Appendix...
  • Page 108 You may use the OS START ( ) button to wake up the DiGiMatrix system from S4 mode (suspend-to-disk/hibernate). ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

  • Page 109: Optical Drive Technical Specifications

    A.3 Optical drive technical specifications Specification Write Speed CD-R CD-RW Read Speed DVD-ROM DVD-ROM Dual Layer CD-R CD-RW Random Access Time DVD-ROM CD-ROM Burst PIO Mode MultiWord DMA Ultra DMA Interface MTBF Buffer Memory Size Disk Size Appendix DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combination Drive 24X PCAV 12X PCAV 8X CAV...

  • Page 110: A.4 Wireless Lan Adapter Channels

    Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 (continued next page) ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Center Frequency 2.447 GHz 2.452 GHz 2.457 GHz 2.462 GHz 2.467 GHz...
  • Page 111 Country/Region (Regulating Body) Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Japan (TELEC) Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Mexico Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) New Zealand (PTC) Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea (KS) Spain (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Sweden (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Switzerland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Taiwan (DGT) Turkey (TTAS) United Kingdom (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) United States (FCC)
  • Page 112 A-12 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook...

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