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Asus Terminator 2 Barebone System T2-PE1 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Terminator 2 Barebone System Model T2-PE1...
  • 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 Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii System package contents ... x Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ... 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 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 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 IDE Master/Slave, Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 Guide

    Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized...
  • Page 9 A S U S W e b s i t e s A S U S W e b s i t e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    A S U S T 2 - P E 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m A S U S T 2 - P E 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W Passive PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel package with 800/533 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.

  • Page 13: Drive Bay

    1 . 1 . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r .

  • Page 14: Front Panel (Internal)

    Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors. Open the front panel doors by pressing the 9 . 9 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e . This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e .

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7...

  • Page 16: Expansion Cards

    8 . 8 . L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t player or other audio sources.

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    5.25-inch empty optical drive bay Floppy disk drive (optional) Front panel cover Hard disk drive metal tray Chassis fan ASUS motherboard DIMM sockets LGA 775 socket with PnP cap 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 11. PCI slot 12.
  • Page 18 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2.

  • Page 21: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover To remove the cover: On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 22: Removing The Power Supply Unit

    Removing the power supply unit You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit( CPU) and other system components. To remove the PSU: Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs.

  • Page 23: Installing A Cpu

    Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.5.1...

  • Page 24: Cpu Installation

    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. •...
  • Page 25 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º...
  • Page 26 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 27: Reinstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly assembly assembly assembly assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    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: 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.6.1 2.6.1 Memory configurations...
  • Page 29 * U s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l D D R D I M M p a i r s . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.

  • Page 30: Dimm Installation

    2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation 2.6.2 2.6.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

  • Page 31: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot for a discrete graphics card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

  • Page 32: Expansion Card Installation

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation 2.7.2 2.7.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation To install an expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Pull the expansion card lock to the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 33: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.7.3 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

  • Page 34: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive The Terminator 2 system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays for two optical drives. • You may install a second optical drive only if you installed a Serial ATA hard disk drive. • Set your second optical drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug.
  • Page 35 Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown. Secure the optical drive with two screws on one side of the bay. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive.
  • Page 36 13. Reinstall the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassis holes. 14. Lock the front panel cover hooks to the chassis holes as indicated. To install a Serial ATA optical drive: Follow steps 1 ~ 7 of the previous section “To install an IDE optical drive.”...

  • Page 37: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Installing a floppy disk drive The barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1~5 of section “2.8 Installing an optical drive.”...

  • Page 38: Installing A Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    2.10 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Ultra ATA/133 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install an IDE hard disk drive: Locate the HDD tray lock screw on the other side of the chassis. Remove the lock screw with a Philips screw driver.
  • Page 39 Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the chassis hooks. Secure the tray with the screw you removed earlier. Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD power connector.
  • Page 40 To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Follow steps 1-7 of the previous section. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable (right angle side) to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: 2.11 Reinstalling The Power Supply Unit

    2.11 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, . To reinstall the PSU: Connect the two 4-pin 12 V power plugs to the ATX12V1 and ATX12V2 connectors on the motherboard.
  • Page 42 Power supply unit plugs Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the optical drive. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with 4-pin power plug.

  • Page 43: 2.12 Replacing The Cover

    2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: Turn the chassis upright. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown.
  • Page 44 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n...
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3 - 2 3 - 2 3 - 2...

  • Page 47: Running The Support Cd

    3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD 3.3.1 3.3.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s computer.

  • Page 48: Utilities Menu

    Installs the Agere Gigabit Ethernet utility. ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II...

  • Page 49: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 50: Other Information

    3.3.5 3.3.5 Other information Other information 3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5 Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...

  • Page 51: Software Information

    Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music:...
  • Page 52 To use ASUS Instant Music: Connect the PC power plug to an electrical outlet. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS.

  • Page 53: Asus Update

    3.4.2 ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
  • Page 54 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t 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 55: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 56 B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 57 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small).

  • Page 58: Desktop Management Interface

    Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y...
  • Page 59 PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 60 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Click...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 62: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The ASUS Terminator 2 motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout IOC_MB KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V1 Line Line ALC655 USB12...

  • Page 63: Jumper

    Jumper C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...

  • Page 64: Connectors

    Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-7 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1 . 1 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O )
  • Page 65 3 . 3 . I / O e x t e n s i o n m o d u l e ( 2 2 - p i n I O C _ M B ) I / O e x t e n s i o n m o d u l e ( 2 2 - p i n I O C _ M B ) I / O e x t e n s i o n m o d u l e ( 2 2 - p i n I O C _ M B ) I / O e x t e n s i o n m o d u l e ( 2 2 - p i n I O C _ M B ) I / O e x t e n s i o n m o d u l e ( 2 2 - p i n I O C _ M B )
  • Page 66 5 . 5 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R ,...

  • Page 67: Hard Disk Drives

    7 . 7 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 68 8 . 8 . I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X , C D ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X , C D ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X , C D ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X , C D )
  • Page 69 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 8 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 8 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 8 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 8 - 1 p i n P A N E L )
  • Page 70 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 72: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 73: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 74: Afudos Utility

    5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 75 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 76: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 77 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

  • Page 78: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 79 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t > P r o g r a m s S t a r t...
  • Page 80 S t a r t A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 81: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 82: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s...

  • Page 83: Menu Items

    System Date [Fri 07/15/2005] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Onboard PCI S-ATA controller [Disabled] Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Serial ATA Port1 [Not Detected]...

  • Page 84: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Configuration...

  • Page 85: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Primary IDE Master/Slave, Primary IDE Master/Slave, 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Primary IDE Master/Slave, Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
  • Page 86 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DMA mode.

  • Page 87: System Information

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 System Information System Information System Information 5.3.5 5.3.5 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main AMIBIOS Version : 0023 Build Date : 08/02/05 Processor Type...

  • Page 88: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 89: Chipset Configuration

    Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]...
  • Page 90 Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Advanced Memory Reference Code (MRC) Version 5.1 Boot Graphics Adapter Priority UMA Frame Buffer size Surround View Function DDR Voltage Memory Timing v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Graphics Adapter Priority [PEG/IGD] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device.
  • Page 91 R A S # t o C A S # D e l a y ( T R C D ) [ 4 C L O C K S ] R A S # t o C A S # D e l a y ( T R C D ) [ 4 C L O C K S ] R A S # t o C A S # D e l a y ( T R C D ) [ 4 C L O C K S ] R A S # t o C A S # D e l a y ( T R C D ) [ 4 C L O C K S ] R A S # t o C A S # D e l a y ( T R C D ) [ 4 C L O C K S ]...

  • Page 92: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Configure Onboard Devices Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Firewire Device Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM...

  • Page 93: Pci Pnp Configuration

    Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Firewire (IEEE 1394) device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled]...
  • Page 94 PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]...

  • Page 95: Jumperfree Configuration

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Jumperfree Configuration Jumperfree Configuration Jumperfree Configuration 5.4.5 5.4.5 Jumperfree Configuration Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. AI Overclocking [Standard] AI Overclocking [Standard] AI Overclocking [Standard] AI Overclocking [Standard] AI Overclocking [Standard] Allows you to selecg the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.

  • Page 96: Instant Music Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Advanced Instant Music Option Instant Music v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Enables or disables the Instant Music feature.

  • Page 97: Usb Configuration

    5.4.7 5.4.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support...

  • Page 98: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 99: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]...

  • Page 100: Apm Configuration

    5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Suspend Time Out Power Button Mode Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) Restore on AC Power Loss RTC Resume Power up system by mouse Power up system by keyboard...
  • Page 101 RTC Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC event to wake the system after a power failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power up system by mouse [Disabled] Power up system by mouse [Disabled] Power up system by mouse [Disabled] Power up system by mouse [Disabled]...

  • Page 102: Boot Menu

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320410A] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.

  • Page 103: Boot Settings Configuration

    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™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 104: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 105 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Change User Password...

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
  • Page 107 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 108 5 - 3 8 5 - 3 8 5 - 3 8 5 - 3 8 5 - 3 8 C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system. A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1 A S U S T 2 - P E 1...

  • Page 110: Power Supply Specifications

    Power supply specifications Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e...

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