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- Page 1 AT3GC-I...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 Main menu ..................2-4 2.3.1... - Page 4 Boot menu .................. 2-12 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-13 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-13 Tools menu ................. 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2................ 2-15 Exit menu ..................2-15...
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Page 5: Notices
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 8: At3Gc-I Specifications Summary
Single-channel memory architecture 1 x 240-pin DIMM slot supports unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 533 MHz memory module Supports up to 2GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Graphics Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 D-Sub Max. - Page 9 1 x I/O shield 1 x User’s Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) User Manual Form Factor MiniITX form factor: 6.75 in x6.75 in (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS AT3GC-I motherboard! ® Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. -
Page 11: Motherboard Overview
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-10 ® DDR2 DIMM socket Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin 1-13 CHASSIS) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-13 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
TMS1GB264C081-534QI 1024MB takeMS MS18T 51280-3.7 • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 13: Expansion Slots
IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 14: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. - Page 15 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 +5VSB (Default) AT3GC-I USB Device Wake Up ASUS AT3GC-I...
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Page 16: Connectors
Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. -
Page 17: Internal Connectors
Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel AT3GC-I Internal audio connector ASUS AT3GC-I... - Page 18 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices.
- Page 19 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. It is not a jumper! DO NOT place jumper cap on the fan connector. CHA_FAN +12V Rotation AT3GC-I fan connectors ASUS AT3GC-I 1-10...
- Page 20 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
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Page 21: System Panel Connector
BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS AT3GC-I 1-12... - Page 22 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1...
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Page 23: Software Support
Autorun function is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/... -
Page 24: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 25: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. -
Page 26: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 27: Bios Setup Program
• The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. -
Page 28: Primary Ide Master/Slave
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 29: Storage Configuration
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. -
Page 30: Advanced Menu
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 31: Cpu Configuration
Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. -
Page 32: Onboard Devices Configuration
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 33: Pci Pnp
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. -
Page 34: Suspend Mode
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-11 ASUS AT3GC-I... -
Page 35: Hw Monitor Configuration
Power on By Lan [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a LAN connection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. -
Page 36: Boot Device Priority
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. -
Page 37: Change User Password
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. -
Page 38: Tools Menu
AI NET2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <OK> to confirm your choice.