Asus AT5NM10-I User Manual
Motherboard A T5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 1 12/22/09 5:55:35 PM
ii E5179 First Edition V1 December 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK Computer Inc. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiîed or altered, unless such repair , modiîcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiîcation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneît, without intent to infringe. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License (âGPLâ) and under the Lesser General Public License V ersion (âLGPLâ). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty . Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Y ou may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as deîned in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with the complete machine- readable âwork that uses the Libraryâ) for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 201 1, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download ; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li T e Rd., Beitou, T aipei 1 12 T aiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY W ARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. ASUST eK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notiîcation to the email address gpl@asus.com , stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address). E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary ....................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3 1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-3 1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-3 1.4.2 Memory conîgurations .................................................... 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot .............................................................................. 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-8 1.5.2 Conîguring an expansion card ....................................... 1-8 1.5.3 PCI slot ........................................................................... 1-8 1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 1-9 1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-1 1 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...................................................1-1 1 1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-12 1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ................................................... 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
iv Contents 2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 System T ime .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.2 System Date .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.3 SA T A 1/2 ......................................................................... 2-5 2.3.4 Storage Conîguration ..................................................... 2-6 2.3.5 System Information ......................................................... 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-6 2.4.1 CPU Conîguration .......................................................... 2-7 2.4.2 Chipset ............................................................................ 2-7 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conîguration ...................................... 2-8 2.4.4 USB Conîguration .......................................................... 2-9 2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-10 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-10 2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-10 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-10 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-10 2.5.4 APM Conîguration .........................................................2-1 1 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ..........................................................2-1 1 2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-12 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-12 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conîguration .......................................... 2-12 2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-13 2.7 T ools menu ................................................................................. 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-15 2.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 2-15 2.7.3 AI NET 2 ........................................................................ 2-16 2.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-16 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:55:37 PM
v Notices 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 ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o 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. ⢠Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. ⢠Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. ⢠Place the product on a stable surface. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conîguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: ⢠Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ⢠Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM
vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Key1> <Key2> <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl> <Alt> <D> E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
viii CPU Integrated Dual-Core Intel ® Atom⢠D510 processor Chipset Intel ® NM10 Memory Single channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support maximum 4GB unbuffered non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www .asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualiîed V endors Lists). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows ® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows ® 32-bit operating system. Graphics Integrated Atom⢠D510 Maximum shared memory of 256MB Expansion slot 1 x PCI slot Storage 2 x Serial A T A 3Gb/s ports Audio IDT73C High Deînition Audio 6-channel CODEC LAN Realtek ® RTL81 12L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2⢠ASUS Express Gate Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary (continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
ix A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector 1 x L VDS connector 2 x Serial A T A connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x High deînition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EA TX power connector 1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 Accessories 1 x Serial A T A cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor Mini ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1cm x 17.1cm) *Speciîcations are subject to change without notice. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® A T5NM10-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. 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. ⢠Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. ⢠Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . ⢠Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. ⢠Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. ⢠Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 1 12/22/09 5:55:42 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Keyboard/mouse power and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5- 8) 1-10 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-14 2. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 1-17 10. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-14 3. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-12 1 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-15 12. Onboard LED 1-1 5. L VDS connector (30-pin CON1) 1-16 13. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) 1-13 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) 1-15 14. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-13 7. DIMM socket 1-3 15. Digital audio co nn ec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-17 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) 1-16 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:55:43 PM
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel ® Atom⢠D510 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_F AN connector . 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The îgure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:55:45 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-4 1.4.2 Memory conîgurations Y ou may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ⢠Alwa ys i nsta ll DIMM s wi th the same CAS la tenc y . For opti mum com pati bili ty , it is rec omme nded tha t y ou o btai n m emor y mo dul es f rom the sam e ve ndor . ⢠Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows ® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory , we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows ® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ® OS when you want to install 4GB memory on the motherboard. ⢠When you install 4GB memory on the motherboard, the memory that the system can detect is less than 4GB. ⢠This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. A T5NM10-I Motherboard Qualiîed V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS A-Data AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 - - ⢠Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC - - ⢠G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 5-5-5-15 - ⢠G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036559 5-5-5-15 - ⢠GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL - 3 - ⢠GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G (low proîle) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFSE-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G (low proîle) 2048MB DS Elpida E1 108AFBG-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 5 - ⢠PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 5 - ⢠PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 - ⢠PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 - ⢠SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS K4T2G084QA-HCE6 - - ⢠Transcend JM667QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 - ⢠Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Tra nsced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 - ⢠T winmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 - ⢠ASINT SL Y2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-6E 81 15 - - ⢠ASINT SLX264M8-J6E 512MB SS ASINT DDRII6408-6E - - ⢠Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 - - ⢠Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C - - ⢠(continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:55:47 PM
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 - - ⢠Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C - - ⢠KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz 512MB SS EPD264082200-4 - - ⢠KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz 1024MB DS EPD264082200-4 - - ⢠MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-30646E 4 - ⢠MDT DDRII 512 PC667 512MB DS MDT 18D51201D-30726E 4 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081- 665AP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3S0627D 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081- 665QI 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665AE 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665AP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SP0717A 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665QI 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3 5 - ⢠UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E - - ⢠UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 - ⢠V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* A-Data AD2800E001GOU 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 4-4-4-12 2.0~2.1V ⢠⢠A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG80813 - - ⢠⢠A-Data AD2800002GMU 2048MB DS Hynix - - - ⢠⢠A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 1.9~2.1V ⢠⢠Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair - 4 - ⢠⢠Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair - 5 - ⢠⢠Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(kit of 2) SS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠Crucial BL2 5664AL80A. 16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠Crucial B L2566 4AR8 0A.1 6FE5 (EPP ) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠G.SkiLL F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR 1024MB SS - - 5-5-5-15 1.9-2.0V ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 5-5-5-15 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 1024MB DS G.SKILL - 4 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL - 5 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL - 4 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 2048MB DS G.SKILL - 5 - ⢠⢠G.SkiLL F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.8-1.9V ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠DDR2-800 MHz capability E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:48 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-6 DDR2-800 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 1.8V ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400C4USC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES 1024MB SS Kingmax KKB8FNUBF-DNX-25A - - ⢠⢠Kingmax KLDE88F-B8KU5 NHES 2048MB DS Kingmax KKB8FNUBF-DNX-25A - - ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(ç®ç®) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFSE-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G(ç®ç®) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFBG-8E-F 6 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-5-5-15 2.0V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G(ç®ç®) 2048MB DS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G(ç®ç®) 2048MB DS Samsung K4T1G084QE 6 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE-8G-E 6 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-5-5-15 2.0V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-4-4-15 1.9 - 2.1 V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-4-4-15 2.1V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 5-6-6-18 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-5-5-15 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2F8004GK(EPP) 2048MB DS - - 5-4-4-18 2.1V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2P8004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-4-4-15 2.1v ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-6-6-18 1.8V ⢠⢠PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 - ⢠⢠PSC AL7E8G73F-8E1 1024MB SS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 - - ⢠⢠PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 - ⢠⢠PSC AL8E8G73F-8E1 2048MB DS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 - - ⢠⢠PSC PL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772-AA3G 5 - ⢠⢠PSC PL8E8G73E-8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G-A 5 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2863EHS-CF7 1024MB SS Samsung K4T1G084QE - - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2863QZS-CF7 1024MB SS Qimonda K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T6553GZS-CF7 512MB SS Qimonda K4T51083QG-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF7 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QG - - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF7 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M37875663QZ3-CF7 2048MB DS Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CF7 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 - - ⢠⢠Super T alent T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super T alent - 4 1.8V ⢠⢠(continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:55:50 PM
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for the latest QVL. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: ⢠A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. ⢠B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1 108ACBG-8E-E 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1 108ACBG-8E-E 5 - ⢠⢠ASINT SL Y2128M8-JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 81 15 - - ⢠⢠ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 81 15 - - ⢠⢠Century 28V0H8 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5 - ⢠⢠Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-AC 0828.GS 1024MB SS Elixir N2TU16800E-AC - - ⢠⢠Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 0826.SG 2048MB DS Elixir N2TUG80DE-AC - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger M9CA0Y6109 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821C FP-S5 - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger KTG2G800PG2 2048MB DS - - - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger M9CA0X8793 2048MB DS Hynix HY5PS1G831C FP-S6 - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger KTG2RX16P ST -01 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 5-5-5-15 1.9V ⢠⢠M&S M2U800-2GBJ 1024MB SS X&S MSD2128M8PT - - ⢠⢠M&S M2U800-2GBJ 2048MB DS X&S MSD2128M8PT - - ⢠⢠MDT MDT 512MB 512MB SS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726F 5 - ⢠⢠MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726E 5 - ⢠⢠P A TRIOT PDC24G6400ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 5-5-5-12 2.0V ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264D082-805EE 1024MB SS T AKEMS WS18T1G80-205 E0905 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081-804EE 1024MB DS T AKEMS - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS2GB264D081-805KE 2048MB DS T AKEMS MS18T1G80-205 E0907 5 - ⢠⢠UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E - - ⢠⢠UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 5 - ⢠⢠V -Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB SS V -Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - ⢠⢠V -Data M2XSSKG3147C1L1C5Z 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QE - - ⢠⢠V -Data M2XHYKH3J47CC01E5Z 2048MB DS Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - ⢠⢠DDR2-800 MHz capability E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:55:52 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-8 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press îrmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 1.5.2 Conîguring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, conîgure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI speciîcations. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:55:53 PM
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery . T o erase the R TC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:55:54 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-10 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this jumper to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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). ⢠The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. ⢠The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse or using a USB device. This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. AT5NM10-I A T5NM10-I Keyboard Power Setting 2 1 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB PS2_USBPW1-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 10 12/22/09 5:55:56 PM
1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker . In the 4-channel and 6-channel conîgurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 11 12/22/09 5:55:58 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-12 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to ît these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down îrmly until the connectors completely ît. ⢠We recommend that you use an A TX 12V Speciîcation 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a 450W or lower power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ⢠If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a power rating of 450W or lower . The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ⢠DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. ⢠If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply W attage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator .aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 10. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ⢠This motherboard supports VGA and L VDS display devices. In Single Display mode, use the hot keys to switch between VGA to L VDS device or vice versa. By default, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F1> to switch to VGA device and press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F3> to switch to L VDS device. T o set your preferred hot keys, double-click from the Windows notiîcation area and select Hot Keys . ⢠Before removing the current display device, connect the display device that you want to use, then press the hot keys to switch to that device. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 12/22/09 5:55:59 PM
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3Gb/s is backward compatible with the Serial A T A 1.5Gb/s speciîcation. The data transfer rate of the Serial A T A 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel A T A (133 MB/s). Install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial A T A. 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complys with USB 2.0 speciîcation that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector . Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 13 12/22/09 5:56:01 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-14 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled âChassis Signalâ and âGroundâ are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 5. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 14 12/22/09 5:56:02 PM
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufîcient air îow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . We re comm end tha t yo u co nnec t a hig h-de îni tion fro nt pane l au dio mod ule to t his con nect or to avai l of the mo ther boar dâ s h igh- deîn iti on a udio cap abi lity . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 15 12/22/09 5:56:04 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-16 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ⢠System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ⢠Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector . The HD LED lights up or îashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. ⢠A TX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the 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 . 9. L VDS connector (30-pin CON1) This connector is for a LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage differential signaling (L VDS) interface. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 16 12/22/09 5:56:05 PM
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM2) is purchased separately . 1 1. Digital audio c onn ect or (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A T5NM10-I Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 17 12/22/09 5:56:07 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-18 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. ⢠Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. ⢠Ensure that you install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows ® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability . 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. The following screen is for reference only . 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. T o run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 18 12/22/09 5:56:08 PM
2-1 Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS île to a USB îash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . ⢠ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ⢠This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS T o update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility . 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafîc, or click Auto Select then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. 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. Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 1 12/22/09 5:56:09 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-2 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a île, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS île from the Open window , then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS île from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB îash disk that contains the latest BIOS île to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: ⢠Press <Alt> <F2> during POST . ⢠Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Press <T ab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS île is found. 2. When the correct BIOS île is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 PATH: A:\ BOARD: AT5NM10-I VER: 0206 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/02/2009 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:56:10 PM
2-3 Chapter 2: BIOS information ⢠This function supports USB îash disks with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . ⢠DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS île when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS île using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS île. ⢠Before using this utility , rename the BIOS île in the removable device into A T5NM10I.ROM. ⢠The BIOS île in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS île from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. ⢠The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the îoppy connector , prepare a USB îash disk before using this utility . Recovering the BIOS T o recover the BIOS: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS île to the USB port or to the îoppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS île. When found, the utility reads the BIOS île and starts îashing the corrupted BIOS île. 4. T urn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:56:12 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-4 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item - Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00 :31:48] System Date [Sat 01/12/2002] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] Storage Conî¿guration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a î¿eld. Use [ ] or [-] to conî¿gure system time. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or conîgure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: ⢠Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST T o enter BIOS Setup after POST : ⢠Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> simultaneously . ⢠Press the reset button on the system chassis. ⢠Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the îrst two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. ⢠The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu . ⢠The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ⢠Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com to download the latest BIOS île for this motherboard. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:56:13 PM
2-5 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SA T A 1/2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are not user-conîgurable. These items show Not Detected if no Serial A T A device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of SA T A drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SA T A device type. Select CDROM if you are speciîcally conîguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Conîguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] 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. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector T ransfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conîguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conîguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conîguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:56:14 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect îeld values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Conî¿guration Chipset Onboard Devices Conî¿guration USB Conî¿guration PCIPnP Conî¿gure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 2.3.4 Storage Conîguration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the conîgurations for the SA T A devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to conîgure the item. Conîgure SA T A as [IDE] Sets the conîguration for the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conîguration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [Disabled] SA T A Run Mode Conîguration [Compatible] Sets the SA T A run mode conîguration. Conîguration options: [Compatible] [Enhanced] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system speciîcations. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU speciîcation. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:56:15 PM
2-7 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 CPU Conîguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature îag to always return to zero (0). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper Threading T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Hyper Threading technology . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Conîguration DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency . Conîguration options: [Auto] [667MHz] [800MHz] Conîgure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable conîguring the DRAM T iming by SPD. Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [IGD] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conîguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. Conîguration options: [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Conîgruation DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. Conîguration options: [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Conîguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Conîguration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the audio controller . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:56:15 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-8 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conîguration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller . This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the Serial Port1 mode. Conîguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the Serial Port2 mode. Conîguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [SSP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conîguration options: [SSP] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP ECP] 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. Conîguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Conîguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:56:16 PM
2-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.4 USB Conîguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller . Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB îash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto ] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to conîgure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Conîguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Conîguration 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. Conîguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type. Conîguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:56:16 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-10 T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect îeld values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS conîgures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system conîgures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conîguration options: [No] [Y es] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. 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. Suspend Mode [S3 only] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Conî¿guration Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S3 Only] Allows you to select the Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conîguration option: [S3 Only] [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 speciîcations. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Speciîc Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 10 12/22/09 5:56:17 PM
2-1 1 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5.4 APM Conîguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conîguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour , RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use speciîc keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/motherboard temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the îeld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 11 12/22/09 5:56:17 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-12 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Conîguration options: [Removable Dev .] [Hard Drive] [A T API CD-ROM] [Disabled] Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Conî¿guration Security Speciî¿es the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual îoppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the î¿rst boot device. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ⢠T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. ⢠T o access Windows ® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ⢠Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. ⢠Press <F8> after POST . 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conîguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 ⢠feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conîguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conîguration options: [Off] [On] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 12/22/09 5:56:19 PM
2-13 Chapter 2: BIOS information W ait For âF1â If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit âDEL â Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. 3. Conîrm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. T o 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 T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the R TC RAM. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 13 12/22/09 5:56:20 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-14 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conîguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any îeld. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected îelds, such as Date and T ime. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the îelds in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. 3. Conîrm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully . T o change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conîguration options: [Setup] [Always] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 14 12/22/09 5:56:20 PM
2-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32(r/w) 2.NTFS(read only) 3.CD-DISC(read only) BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 2.7 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to conîgure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter> , a conîrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es ] or [No] , then press <Enter> to conîrm your choice. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS T imer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gateâs îrst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the îrst screen of Express Gate for user action. Conîguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gateâs user data. Conîguration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gateâs settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history , etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly . The îrst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 15 12/22/09 5:56:21 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-16 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 16 12/22/09 5:56:25 PM
ii E5179 First Edition V1 December 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK Computer Inc. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiîed or altered, unless such repair , modiîcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiîcation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneît, without intent to infringe. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License (âGPLâ) and under the Lesser General Public License V ersion (âLGPLâ). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty . Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Y ou may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as deîned in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with the complete machine- readable âwork that uses the Libraryâ) for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 201 1, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download ; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li T e Rd., Beitou, T aipei 1 12 T aiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY W ARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. ASUST eK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notiîcation to the email address gpl@asus.com , stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address). E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary ....................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3 1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-3 1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-3 1.4.2 Memory conîgurations .................................................... 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot .............................................................................. 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-8 1.5.2 Conîguring an expansion card ....................................... 1-8 1.5.3 PCI slot ........................................................................... 1-8 1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 1-9 1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-1 1 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...................................................1-1 1 1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-12 1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ................................................... 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
iv Contents 2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 System T ime .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.2 System Date .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.3 SA T A 1/2 ......................................................................... 2-5 2.3.4 Storage Conîguration ..................................................... 2-6 2.3.5 System Information ......................................................... 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-6 2.4.1 CPU Conîguration .......................................................... 2-7 2.4.2 Chipset ............................................................................ 2-7 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conîguration ...................................... 2-8 2.4.4 USB Conîguration .......................................................... 2-9 2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-10 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-10 2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-10 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-10 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-10 2.5.4 APM Conîguration .........................................................2-1 1 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ..........................................................2-1 1 2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-12 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-12 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conîguration .......................................... 2-12 2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-13 2.7 T ools menu ................................................................................. 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-15 2.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 2-15 2.7.3 AI NET 2 ........................................................................ 2-16 2.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-16 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:55:37 PM
v Notices 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 ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o 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. ⢠Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. ⢠Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. ⢠Place the product on a stable surface. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conîguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: ⢠Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ⢠Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM
vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Key1> <Key2> <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl> <Alt> <D> E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
viii CPU Integrated Dual-Core Intel ® Atom⢠D510 processor Chipset Intel ® NM10 Memory Single channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support maximum 4GB unbuffered non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www .asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualiîed V endors Lists). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows ® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows ® 32-bit operating system. Graphics Integrated Atom⢠D510 Maximum shared memory of 256MB Expansion slot 1 x PCI slot Storage 2 x Serial A T A 3Gb/s ports Audio IDT73C High Deînition Audio 6-channel CODEC LAN Realtek ® RTL81 12L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2⢠ASUS Express Gate Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary (continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
ix A T5NM10-I speciîcations summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector 1 x L VDS connector 2 x Serial A T A connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x High deînition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EA TX power connector 1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 Accessories 1 x Serial A T A cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor Mini ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1cm x 17.1cm) *Speciîcations are subject to change without notice. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:55:40 PM
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® A T5NM10-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. 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. ⢠Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. ⢠Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . ⢠Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. ⢠Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. ⢠Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 1 12/22/09 5:55:42 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Keyboard/mouse power and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5- 8) 1-10 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-14 2. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 1-17 10. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-14 3. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-12 1 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-15 12. Onboard LED 1-1 5. L VDS connector (30-pin CON1) 1-16 13. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) 1-13 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) 1-15 14. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-13 7. DIMM socket 1-3 15. Digital audio co nn ec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-17 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) 1-16 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:55:43 PM
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel ® Atom⢠D510 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_F AN connector . 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The îgure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:55:45 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-4 1.4.2 Memory conîgurations Y ou may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ⢠Alwa ys i nsta ll DIMM s wi th the same CAS la tenc y . For opti mum com pati bili ty , it is rec omme nded tha t y ou o btai n m emor y mo dul es f rom the sam e ve ndor . ⢠Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows ® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory , we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows ® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ® OS when you want to install 4GB memory on the motherboard. ⢠When you install 4GB memory on the motherboard, the memory that the system can detect is less than 4GB. ⢠This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. A T5NM10-I Motherboard Qualiîed V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS A-Data AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 - - ⢠Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC - - ⢠G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 5-5-5-15 - ⢠G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036559 5-5-5-15 - ⢠GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL - 3 - ⢠GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G (low proîle) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFSE-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G (low proîle) 2048MB DS Elpida E1 108AFBG-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 5 - ⢠PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 5 - ⢠PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 - ⢠PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 - ⢠SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS K4T2G084QA-HCE6 - - ⢠Transcend JM667QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 - ⢠Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Tra nsced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 - ⢠T winmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 - ⢠ASINT SL Y2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-6E 81 15 - - ⢠ASINT SLX264M8-J6E 512MB SS ASINT DDRII6408-6E - - ⢠Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 - - ⢠Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C - - ⢠(continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:55:47 PM
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 - - ⢠Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C - - ⢠KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz 512MB SS EPD264082200-4 - - ⢠KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz 1024MB DS EPD264082200-4 - - ⢠MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-30646E 4 - ⢠MDT DDRII 512 PC667 512MB DS MDT 18D51201D-30726E 4 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081- 665AP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3S0627D 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081- 665QI 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665AE 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665AP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SP0717A 5 - ⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081- 665QI 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3 5 - ⢠UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E - - ⢠UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 - ⢠V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* A-Data AD2800E001GOU 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS - - 4-4-4-12 2.0~2.1V ⢠⢠A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG80813 - - ⢠⢠A-Data AD2800002GMU 2048MB DS Hynix - - - ⢠⢠A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 1.9~2.1V ⢠⢠Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair - 4 - ⢠⢠Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair - 5 - ⢠⢠Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(kit of 2) SS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠Crucial BL2 5664AL80A. 16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠Crucial B L2566 4AR8 0A.1 6FE5 (EPP ) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS - - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠G.SkiLL F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR 1024MB SS - - 5-5-5-15 1.9-2.0V ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 5-5-5-15 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 1024MB DS G.SKILL - 4 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL - 5 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL - 4 - ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 2048MB DS G.SKILL - 5 - ⢠⢠G.SkiLL F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.8-1.9V ⢠⢠G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS - - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠DDR2-800 MHz capability E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:48 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-6 DDR2-800 MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 1.8V ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400C4USC 2048MB DS GEIL - 4 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL - 5 - ⢠⢠Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES 1024MB SS Kingmax KKB8FNUBF-DNX-25A - - ⢠⢠Kingmax KLDE88F-B8KU5 NHES 2048MB DS Kingmax KKB8FNUBF-DNX-25A - - ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(ç®ç®) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFSE-8E-F 5 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G(ç®ç®) 1024MB SS Elpida E1 108AFBG-8E-F 6 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-5-5-15 2.0V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G(ç®ç®) 2048MB DS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G(ç®ç®) 2048MB DS Samsung K4T1G084QE 6 1.8V ⢠⢠Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE-8G-E 6 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-5-5-15 2.0V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-4-4-15 1.9 - 2.1 V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 4-4-4-15 2.1V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ - 5-6-6-18 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-5-5-15 1.8V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2F8004GK(EPP) 2048MB DS - - 5-4-4-18 2.1V ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2P8004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-4-4-15 2.1v ⢠⢠OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - 5-6-6-18 1.8V ⢠⢠PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 - ⢠⢠PSC AL7E8G73F-8E1 1024MB SS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 - - ⢠⢠PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 - ⢠⢠PSC AL8E8G73F-8E1 2048MB DS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 - - ⢠⢠PSC PL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772-AA3G 5 - ⢠⢠PSC PL8E8G73E-8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G-A 5 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2863EHS-CF7 1024MB SS Samsung K4T1G084QE - - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2863QZS-CF7 1024MB SS Qimonda K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T6553GZS-CF7 512MB SS Qimonda K4T51083QG-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF7 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QG - - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF7 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M37875663QZ3-CF7 2048MB DS Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 6 - ⢠⢠SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CF7 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 - - ⢠⢠Super T alent T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super T alent - 4 1.8V ⢠⢠(continued on the next page) E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:55:50 PM
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for the latest QVL. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: ⢠A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. ⢠B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM support A* B* Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1 108ACBG-8E-E 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend JM800QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - ⢠⢠Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1 108ACBG-8E-E 5 - ⢠⢠ASINT SL Y2128M8-JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 81 15 - - ⢠⢠ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 81 15 - - ⢠⢠Century 28V0H8 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5 - ⢠⢠Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-AC 0828.GS 1024MB SS Elixir N2TU16800E-AC - - ⢠⢠Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 0826.SG 2048MB DS Elixir N2TUG80DE-AC - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger M9CA0Y6109 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821C FP-S5 - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger KTG2G800PG2 2048MB DS - - - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger M9CA0X8793 2048MB DS Hynix HY5PS1G831C FP-S6 - - ⢠⢠Kingtiger KTG2RX16P ST -01 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 5-5-5-15 1.9V ⢠⢠M&S M2U800-2GBJ 1024MB SS X&S MSD2128M8PT - - ⢠⢠M&S M2U800-2GBJ 2048MB DS X&S MSD2128M8PT - - ⢠⢠MDT MDT 512MB 512MB SS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726F 5 - ⢠⢠MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726E 5 - ⢠⢠P A TRIOT PDC24G6400ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2 ) DS - - 5-5-5-12 2.0V ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264D082-805EE 1024MB SS T AKEMS WS18T1G80-205 E0905 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081-804EE 1024MB DS T AKEMS - 4-4-4-12 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 5 - ⢠⢠T AKEMS TMS2GB264D081-805KE 2048MB DS T AKEMS MS18T1G80-205 E0907 5 - ⢠⢠UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E - - ⢠⢠UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 5 - ⢠⢠V -Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB SS V -Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - ⢠⢠V -Data M2XSSKG3147C1L1C5Z 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QE - - ⢠⢠V -Data M2XHYKH3J47CC01E5Z 2048MB DS Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - ⢠⢠DDR2-800 MHz capability E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:55:52 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-8 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press îrmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 1.5.2 Conîguring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, conîgure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI speciîcations. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:55:53 PM
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery . T o erase the R TC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:55:54 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-10 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this jumper to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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). ⢠The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. ⢠The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse or using a USB device. This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. AT5NM10-I A T5NM10-I Keyboard Power Setting 2 1 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB PS2_USBPW1-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 10 12/22/09 5:55:56 PM
1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker . In the 4-channel and 6-channel conîgurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 11 12/22/09 5:55:58 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-12 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to ît these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down îrmly until the connectors completely ît. ⢠We recommend that you use an A TX 12V Speciîcation 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a 450W or lower power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ⢠If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a power rating of 450W or lower . The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ⢠DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. ⢠If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply W attage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator .aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 10. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ⢠This motherboard supports VGA and L VDS display devices. In Single Display mode, use the hot keys to switch between VGA to L VDS device or vice versa. By default, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F1> to switch to VGA device and press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F3> to switch to L VDS device. T o set your preferred hot keys, double-click from the Windows notiîcation area and select Hot Keys . ⢠Before removing the current display device, connect the display device that you want to use, then press the hot keys to switch to that device. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 12/22/09 5:55:59 PM
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3Gb/s is backward compatible with the Serial A T A 1.5Gb/s speciîcation. The data transfer rate of the Serial A T A 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel A T A (133 MB/s). Install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial A T A. 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complys with USB 2.0 speciîcation that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector . Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 13 12/22/09 5:56:01 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-14 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled âChassis Signalâ and âGroundâ are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 5. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 14 12/22/09 5:56:02 PM
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufîcient air îow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . We re comm end tha t yo u co nnec t a hig h-de îni tion fro nt pane l au dio mod ule to t his con nect or to avai l of the mo ther boar dâ s h igh- deîn iti on a udio cap abi lity . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 15 12/22/09 5:56:04 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-16 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ⢠System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ⢠Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector . The HD LED lights up or îashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. ⢠A TX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the 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 . 9. L VDS connector (30-pin CON1) This connector is for a LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage differential signaling (L VDS) interface. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 16 12/22/09 5:56:05 PM
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM2) is purchased separately . 1 1. Digital audio c onn ect or (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A T5NM10-I Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 17 12/22/09 5:56:07 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 1-18 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. ⢠Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. ⢠Ensure that you install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows ® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability . 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. The following screen is for reference only . 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. T o run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 18 12/22/09 5:56:08 PM
2-1 Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS île to a USB îash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . ⢠ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ⢠This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS T o update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility . 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafîc, or click Auto Select then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. 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. Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 1 12/22/09 5:56:09 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-2 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a île, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS île from the Open window , then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS île from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB îash disk that contains the latest BIOS île to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: ⢠Press <Alt> <F2> during POST . ⢠Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Press <T ab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS île is found. 2. When the correct BIOS île is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 PATH: A:\ BOARD: AT5NM10-I VER: 0206 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/02/2009 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 12/22/09 5:56:10 PM
2-3 Chapter 2: BIOS information ⢠This function supports USB îash disks with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . ⢠DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS île when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS île using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS île. ⢠Before using this utility , rename the BIOS île in the removable device into A T5NM10I.ROM. ⢠The BIOS île in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS île from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. ⢠The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the îoppy connector , prepare a USB îash disk before using this utility . Recovering the BIOS T o recover the BIOS: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS île to the USB port or to the îoppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS île. When found, the utility reads the BIOS île and starts îashing the corrupted BIOS île. 4. T urn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 12/22/09 5:56:12 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-4 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item - Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [00 :31:48] System Date [Sat 01/12/2002] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] Storage Conî¿guration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a î¿eld. Use [ ] or [-] to conî¿gure system time. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or conîgure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: ⢠Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST T o enter BIOS Setup after POST : ⢠Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> simultaneously . ⢠Press the reset button on the system chassis. ⢠Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the îrst two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. ⢠The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu . ⢠The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ⢠Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com to download the latest BIOS île for this motherboard. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:56:13 PM
2-5 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 SA T A 1/2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are not user-conîgurable. These items show Not Detected if no Serial A T A device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of SA T A drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SA T A device type. Select CDROM if you are speciîcally conîguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Conîguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] 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. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector T ransfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conîguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conîguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conîguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:56:14 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect îeld values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Conî¿guration Chipset Onboard Devices Conî¿guration USB Conî¿guration PCIPnP Conî¿gure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 2.3.4 Storage Conîguration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the conîgurations for the SA T A devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to conîgure the item. Conîgure SA T A as [IDE] Sets the conîguration for the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conîguration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [Disabled] SA T A Run Mode Conîguration [Compatible] Sets the SA T A run mode conîguration. Conîguration options: [Compatible] [Enhanced] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system speciîcations. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU speciîcation. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 6 12/22/09 5:56:15 PM
2-7 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 CPU Conîguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature îag to always return to zero (0). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper Threading T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Hyper Threading technology . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Conîguration DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency . Conîguration options: [Auto] [667MHz] [800MHz] Conîgure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable conîguring the DRAM T iming by SPD. Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [IGD] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conîguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. Conîguration options: [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Conîgruation DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. Conîguration options: [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Conîguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Conîguration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the audio controller . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 7 12/22/09 5:56:15 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-8 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conîguration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller . This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the Serial Port1 mode. Conîguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the Serial Port2 mode. Conîguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [SSP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conîguration options: [SSP] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP ECP] 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. Conîguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Conîguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 12/22/09 5:56:16 PM
2-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.4 USB Conîguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller . Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB îash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto ] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to conîgure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Conîguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Conîguration 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. Conîguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type. Conîguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 9 12/22/09 5:56:16 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-10 T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect îeld values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS conîgures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system conîgures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conîguration options: [No] [Y es] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. 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. Suspend Mode [S3 only] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Conî¿guration Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S3 Only] Allows you to select the Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conîguration option: [S3 Only] [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 speciîcations. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conîguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Speciîc Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 10 12/22/09 5:56:17 PM
2-1 1 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5.4 APM Conîguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conîguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour , RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use speciîc keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/motherboard temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU/Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the îeld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 11 12/22/09 5:56:17 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-12 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Conîguration options: [Removable Dev .] [Hard Drive] [A T API CD-ROM] [Disabled] Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Conî¿guration Security Speciî¿es the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual îoppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the î¿rst boot device. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ⢠T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. ⢠T o access Windows ® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ⢠Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. ⢠Press <F8> after POST . 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conîguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 ⢠feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conîguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conîguration options: [Off] [On] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 12/22/09 5:56:19 PM
2-13 Chapter 2: BIOS information W ait For âF1â If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit âDEL â Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST . Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conîguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. 3. Conîrm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. T o 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 T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the R TC RAM. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 13 12/22/09 5:56:20 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-14 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conîguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any îeld. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected îelds, such as Date and T ime. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the îelds in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. 3. Conîrm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully . T o change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conîguration options: [Setup] [Always] E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 14 12/22/09 5:56:20 PM
2-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32(r/w) 2.NTFS(read only) 3.CD-DISC(read only) BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 2.7 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to conîgure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter> , a conîrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es ] or [No] , then press <Enter> to conîrm your choice. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Conîguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS T imer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gateâs îrst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the îrst screen of Express Gate for user action. Conîguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gateâs user data. Conîguration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gateâs settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history , etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly . The îrst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 15 12/22/09 5:56:21 PM
ASUS A T5NM10-I 2-16 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 16 12/22/09 5:56:25 PM