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  • Page 1 T2-PH1 Barebone System...
  • 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 5.2.4 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 Main menu ... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-14 5.3.2 System Date ...

  • 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 This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS T2-PH1 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

    System package contents Check your T2-PH1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. I t e m d e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-PH1. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS T2-PH1! The ASUS T2-PH1 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel package with 800 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 . 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 . Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r .
  • Page 14 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . S T O P b u t t o n S T O P b u t t o n ..Press this button to stop the audio track being S T O P b u t t o n S T O P b u t t o n 1 4 .

  • Page 15: 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 1 9 . 1 9 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e .
  • Page 16 2 5 . H e a d p h o n e p o r t 2 5 . 2 5 . H e a d p h o n e p o r t H e a d p h o n e p o r t H e a d p h o n e p o r t 2 5 .

  • Page 17: 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 18: Expansion Cards

    9 . 9 . 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 19: 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 LGA775 socket with PnP cap 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 11. PCI slot 12.

  • Page 20: Led Panel

    LED panel The LED panel displays various system information depending on the system mode. The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when the system is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the operating system to adjust the time.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the power supply 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR400 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 34: 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 35 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n I R Q I R Q I R Q...

  • Page 36: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive The barebone 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 37 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 38 13. Reinstall the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassis holes. Reconnect the LED panel and the front audio button panel cables to their respective connectors before reinstalling the front panel cover. See pages 4-7 and 4-8 for the location of the connectors.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42 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 43: 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 44: Power Supply Specifications

    P o w e r s u p p l y u n i t p l u g s P o w e r s u p p l y u n i t p l u g s P o w e r s u p p l y u n i t p l u g s P o w e r s u p p l y u n i t p l u g s P o w e r s u p p l y u n i t p l u g s...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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 H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Utilities Menu

    Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems.
  • Page 51 ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application Installs the ASUS radio application that allows you to tune in to an FM radio station. See page 3-7 for details. A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 52: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 3.3.4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5 Other information Other information Other information 3.3.5 3.3.5 Other information...

  • Page 53: Software Information

    3.4.1 ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune in to an FM station using the optional radio module. By default, the radio region of the ASUS FM radio module is set to E u r o p e...
  • Page 54 Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station To store a radio station: Use the S c a n S c a n or T u n e S c a n S c a n S c a n...

  • Page 55: Asus Instant Music

    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 56 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 57: Audio Dj

    Audio DJ Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play audio CD/DVD or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating system. To put the system in Audio DJ mode: Connect the system power plug to an electrical outlet. Press the CD button ( Audio DJ mode.

  • Page 58: Presetting A Station

    3.5.3 3.5.3 3.5.3 Presetting a station Presetting a station Presetting a station 3.5.3 3.5.3 Presetting a station Presetting a station To preset a radio station: Put the Audio DJ in radio mode. Select the radio station you wish to preset by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE ( / / / / / ) button for less than 2 seconds.
  • Page 59 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 H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 60: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The ASUS T2-PH1 motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T2-PH1 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout IOC_MB PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard VGA1 ATX12V1 Line Line ALC655 USB12 CHA_FAN...

  • Page 61: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . 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 )
  • Page 62 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 )

  • Page 63: 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 U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 ) F r o n t p a n e l U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 ) F r o n t p a n e l U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 ) F r o n t p a n e l U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 )
  • Page 64 3 . 3 . 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 5 . 5 . D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T )
  • Page 66 7 . 7 . J 1 c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 - p i n J 1 ) J 1 c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 - p i n J 1 ) J 1 c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 - p i n J 1 ) J 1 c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 - p i n J 1 ) J 1 c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 - p i n J 1 )
  • Page 67 9 . 9 . C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N , C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N , C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N , C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N ,...
  • Page 68 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 ,...
  • Page 69 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) 1 1 .

  • Page 70: Hard Disk Drives

    1 2 . 1 2 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s 1 2 . 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 1 2 .
  • Page 71 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . 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 72 1 5 . 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 ) 1 5 . 1 5 . 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 73 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 H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 78: 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 79 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 80: 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 81 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 82 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 83: 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 H 1 A S U S T 2 - P H 1...

  • Page 84: Bios Menu Screen

    [16:37:21] [Wed,10/20/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] 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 85: Menu Items

    System Date [Wed,10/20/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information M a i n m e n u i t e m s...

  • Page 86: Main Menu

    [16:37:21] [Wed,10/20/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] : [ST320410A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] 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 87: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 88: Ide Configuration

    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] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 89 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA ] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f Serial ATA device.

  • Page 90: System Information

    5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 01/14/05 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz...

  • Page 91: 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. Instant Music Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    The following items appear when the I n s t a n t M u s i c [Enabled]. Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Allows you to configure the Instant Music CD-ROM selection.

  • Page 93: Cpu Configuration

    USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]...
  • Page 94 VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS.

  • Page 95: Chipset

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size...
  • Page 96 Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/Int-VGA] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/Int-VGA] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/Int-VGA] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/Int-VGA] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/ PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]...

  • Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset AC97 Controller Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel...
  • Page 98 Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP]...

  • Page 99: Pci Pnp

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI PnP 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.
  • Page 100 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 101: 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. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 102: Apm Configuration

    5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices Power On By External Modems Power On By RTC Alarm Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]...
  • Page 103 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

  • Page 104: Hardware Monitor

    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. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. Configuration...

  • Page 105: Boot Menu

    Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Specifies the boot sequence from the [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices. [PM-ST320410A] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] 5 - 3 3 5 - 3 3 5 - 3 3 5 - 3 3 5 - 3 3...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 108 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 109: 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 110 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 111: Appendix

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

  • Page 112: 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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