Asus Desktop PC T2-AE1 User Manual

Terminator 2 Bar ebone S ystem M odel T2-AE1
ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK 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 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT 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 THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE 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 identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. E1920 E1920 E1920 E1920 E1920 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 February 2005 February 2005 February 2005 February 2005 February 2005
iii iii iii iii iii Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii System package contents ................................................................... x Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 1-4 1.4 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-5 1.5 Internal components ............................................................ 1-7 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation Basic Installation Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................. 2-3 2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................. 2-4 2.5 Installing a CPU ..................................................................... 2-5 2.6 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...................... 2-7 2.7 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-8 2.7.1 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-8 2.7.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 2-10 2.8 Installing an expansion card ............................................... 2-11 2.8.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 2-11 2.8.2 AGP 8X slot .......................................................... 2-11 2.8.3 Expansion card installation ................................... 2-12 2.8.4 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-13 2.9 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-14 2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive ............................................... 2-17 2.11 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ....................................... 2-18 2.12 Reinstalling the power supply unit ...................................... 2-20 2.13 Replacing the cover ............................................................ 2-22 2.14 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-23
iv iv iv iv iv Table of contents Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Starting up Starting up Starting up Starting up Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 3.2 Powering up .......................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3 3.3.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-6 3.3.5 Other information ................................................... 3-6 3.4 Software information ........................................................... 3-7 3.4.1 ASUS Instant Music ................................................. 3-7 3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player .................................................. 3-9 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2 4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3 4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5 Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13 5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13
v v v v v Table of contents 5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14 5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14 5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave ..................................... 5-15 5.3.5 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller .............................. 5-16 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-18 5.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 5-20 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-22 5.4.4 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-25 5.4.5 Instant Music Configuration .................................. 5-27 5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-28 5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 5-28 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 5-28 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 5-28 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-28 5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-29 5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-30 5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-32 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-32 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-33 5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-34 5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-36 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Power supply specifications ............................................................. A-2
vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • 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’s 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 Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement 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. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To 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 qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning Lithium-Ion Battery Warning Lithium-Ion Battery Warning Lithium-Ion Battery Warning Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions. VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT : Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT WARNING LASER PRODUCT WARNING LASER PRODUCT WARNING LASER PRODUCT WARNING LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
viii viii viii viii viii About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optional Documentation Optional Documentation Optional Documentation Optional Documentation Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
x x x x x System package contents Check your Terminator 2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description Item description Item description Item description Item description 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200 W Passive PFC power supply unit • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 2 x 5.25” drive bays • 1 x 3.5” floppy disk drive bay • 1 x 3.5” hard disk drive bay • 6 x USB 2.0 ports • 2 x IEEE 1394a ports • S/PDIF out port 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable • 2-in-1 disk drive cable • Floppy disk drive cable 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. User guide User guide User guide User guide User guide 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Optional items Optional items Optional items Optional items Optional items • Optical drive (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) • Floppy disk drive
ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2! The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ XP processor with 800 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory. Supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet LAN, Terminator 2 offers extensive connectivity, digital entertainment, and efficient networking capabilities to meet your personal as well as business requirements. With these and many more, the Terminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs! 1.2 Front panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7
1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door. Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optical drive door. Optical drive door. Optical drive door. Optical drive door. Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Eject button. Eject button. Eject button. Eject button. Eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive loading tray. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door. Second optical drive door. This door covers a second optical drive bay. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Power button Power button Power button Power button Power button . . . . . Press this button to turn the system on. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Power LED Power LED Power LED Power LED Power LED . . . . . This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. HDD LED HDD LED HDD LED HDD LED HDD LED . . . . . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Front panel I/O door. Front panel I/O door. Front panel I/O door. Front panel I/O door. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/output ports.
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors. Open the front panel doors by pressing the mark. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 10 10 10 10 10 . . . . . Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive (optional) . This is an IDE optical drive. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port . . . . . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port . . . . . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports 2 .0 . . . . . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . . . . . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . . . . . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 13 13 13 13 13 30 30 30 30 30 28 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14
1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port GAME/MIDI port . This port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port . . . . . This port connects a VGA monitor. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port . . . . . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Line Out port Line Out port Line Out port Line Out port Line Out port . . . . . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Deluxe model Deluxe model Deluxe model Deluxe model Deluxe model 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 8 8 8 8 8 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2
1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port . . . . . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port . . . . . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker. Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports 2 .0 . . . . . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port . . . . . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. Expansion slot covers Expansion slot covers Expansion slot covers Expansion slot covers Expansion slot covers . Remove these cover when installing expansion cards. 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Chassis fan vent. Chassis fan vent. Chassis fan vent. Chassis fan vent. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. Power supply unit fan vent. Power supply unit fan vent. Power supply unit fan vent. Power supply unit fan vent. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 16. 16. 16. 16. 16. Power connector. Power connector. Power connector. Power connector. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 17. 17. 17. 17. 17. Voltage selector. Voltage selector. Voltage selector. Voltage selector. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 2-21 before adjusting this switch. 18. 18. 18. 18. 18. Expansion card lock. Expansion card lock. Expansion card lock. Expansion card lock. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 2-12 for details. The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 6-channel configuration. Refer to the table below for audio ports function variation. * Low Frequency Enhanced Output Port Port Port Port Port Headphone/2-Channel Headphone/2-Channel Headphone/2-Channel Headphone/2-Channel Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 4-Channel 4-Channel 4-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel 6-Channel 6-Channel 6-Channel 6-Channel Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Surround Surround
1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 1. Optical drive (optional) 2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 3. Floppy disk drive (optional) 4. Front panel cover 5. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. Chassis fan 7. ASUS motherboard 8. DIMM sockets 9. CPU heatsink and fan 10. AGP slot 11. PCI slot 12. Serial ATA connectors 13. Expansion card slots 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 2 2 2 2 2 9 9 9 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
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ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. Floppy disk drive Tool Tool Tool Tool Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.   The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components 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. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powere d Off
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 7. Disconnect the power plugs on the motherboard, then set the PSU aside. 4. Slide the PSU as the zoomed image shows, until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis. 5. Push the PSU towards the front panel for about half an inch. 6. Slightly lift the PSU. 2.4 Removing the power supply You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit( CPU) and other system components. To remove the PSU: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs. 3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis. 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle 2.5 Installing a CPU ® CPU Socket 775
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle
2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 2.6 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the power source before installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly from its packaging and vacuum cover. 2. Place the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU, making sure it fits the retention module. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4. Align the metal clips to the side rail of the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, with the locking levers in the reverse orientation. 4. Snap the hook of each metal clip into the hole of the retention module. 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 5. Carefully press down each locking lever and hook its end into the hole of the retention module. Locking levers Locking levers Locking levers Locking levers Locking levers 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 Metal clip Metal clip Metal clip Metal clip Metal clip Hook Hook Hook Hook Hook
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: • Installing DDR DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in the table on the next page. • Install only identical identical identical identical identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in DIMM_A and DIMM_B. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR memory. • If you installed two 400 MHz DDR memory modules, the memory frequency downgrades to 333 MHz. 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. ® 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2
2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Model Model Model Model Model Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Side/s* Component Component Component Component Component 256MB KINGSTON HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS KVR400X64C3A/512 512MB KINGSTON HYB25D256809BT-5B DS KVR400X64C3A/512 512MB KINGSTON D328DIB-50 DS KVR400X64C3A/512 256MB SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC SS M368L3223FTN-CCC 512MB SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC DS M368L6423FTN-CCC 256MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG-5BC SS MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB 512MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG-5BC DS MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB 256MB Infineon HYB25D256800CE-5C SS HYS64D32300HU-5-C 512MB Infineon HYB25D256800CE-5C DS HYS64D64320HU-5-C 256MB CORSAIR W942508BH-5 SS CMX256A-3200C2PT 512MB CORSAIR VS32M8-5 DS VS512MB400 256MB Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 SS HYMD232645D8J-D43 512MB Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 DS HYMD264646D8J-D43 * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 Single-channel (1) Installed — (2) — Installed (3)* Installed Installed Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR400 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM. 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! Retaining clips 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 2.8 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one AGP 8X slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.8.1 2.8.1 2.8.1 2.8.1 2.8.1 Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot The PCI slot supports PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 AGP 8X slot AGP 8X slot AGP 8X slot AGP 8X slot AGP 8X slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports 1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! ® Floppy Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5v
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation 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. Pull the expansion card lock to the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. 2 Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion card lock card lock card lock card lock card lock Metal covers 3 5 PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI slot slot slot slot slot AGP 8x slot AGP 8x slot AGP 8x slot AGP 8x slot AGP 8x slot PCI card 4 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F G G G G G H H H H H PCI slot 1 –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– AGP 8x slot shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared Onboard USB controller 2 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 3 –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 4 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard LAN –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard Audio –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard 1394 –– –– –– –– –– shared –– –– 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9 Installing an optical drive The Terminator 2 system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays for two optical drives. To install an optical drive: 1. Place the chassis upright. 2. Locate the front panel cover hooks. 3. To remove the front panel cover from the chassis, press the top hooks downward and the bottom hooks upward to release them from the metal tabs that secure them in place. 4. Detach the front panel cover top hooks. 5. Slightly push the front panel cover outward until it detaches from the chassis, then set it aside. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 On Deluxe models, disconnect the LED panel and the front audio button panel cables from their respective connectors before removing the front panel cover. To reconnect the cables, see pages 4-7 and 4-8 for the location of the connectors. • You may install a second optical drive only if you installed a Serial ATA hard disk drive. • Set your second optical drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the optical drive documentation on how to set the drive as a Slave device. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5
2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 6. Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown. 7. Secure the optical drive with two screws on one side of the bay. 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 2-21 for details. 9. Connect the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 10. Connect one end of the optical drive audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the optical drive. 11. Make sure that the other end of the IDE ribbon cable is connected to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-8 for the location of the primary IDE connector. 12. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the 4-pin CD1 connector on the motherboard. See page 4-10 for the location of the CD audio connector. 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10
2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 14. Lock the front panel cover hooks to the chassis holes as indicated. 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 13. Reinstall the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassis holes. 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3
2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive The Terminator 2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1-5 of section “2.8 Installing an optical drive.” 2. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 2 2 2 2 2 3. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws. 4. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector (labeled FLOPPY) on the motherboard. See page 4-10 for the connector location. 6. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. See page 2-21 for details on the power supply unit plugs. 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master device. 2.11 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Ultra ATA/133 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Locate the HDD tray lock screw on the other side of the chassis. 2. Remove the lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray with its bottom on the open side. Align the HDD and HDD tray screw holes. 5. Secure the HDD with four screws. 3. Slide the HDD tray outward until the tray slots are released from the chassis hooks. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Tray locks Lock slots Lock slots Lock slots Lock slots Lock slots 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 6. Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the chassis hooks. 7. Secure the tray with the screw you removed earlier. 8. Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 9. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD power connector. 10. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-8 for the location of the primary IDE connector. 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-7 of the previous section. 2. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-9 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors. 3. Connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the power connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end (4-pin male) to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit.
2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 1 2.12 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, . To reinstall the PSU: 1. Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. See page 4-10 for the location of this connectors. 2. Position the PSU over the chassis. 3. Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot located on the side of the optical drive bay. 4. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the rear panel until it fits in place. 5. Secure the PSU with the screw you removed earlier. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 6. Connect the 20-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-8 for the location of this connector. 6 6 6 6 6
2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 7. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive. 8. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s) or hard disk drive. 9. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the Serial ATA (SATA) drive. Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V. 115 Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! Power supply unit plugs 8 See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.13 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. Turn the chassis upright. 2. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. 4. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 2 3 4 5 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.
2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 2.14 Connecting external devices To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD Scanner Scanner Scanner Scanner Scanner Camera Camera Camera Camera Camera
2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel PS PS PS PS PS /2 Mouse /2 Mouse /2 Mouse /2 Mouse /2 Mouse Line Out Line Out Line Out Line Out Line Out Recorder Recorder Recorder Recorder Recorder Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 VGA monitor VGA monitor VGA monitor VGA monitor VGA monitor Card reader Card reader Card reader Card reader Card reader Joystick Joystick Joystick Joystick Joystick P P P P P ower ower ower ower ower outlet outlet outlet outlet outlet Printer Printer Printer Printer Printer Serial mouse Serial mouse Serial mouse Serial mouse Serial mouse PS/2 KB PS/2 KB PS/2 KB PS/2 KB PS/2 KB
ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system Terminator 2 supports Windows ® 2000/XP/2003 (32-bit) operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. 3.2 Powering up The system has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to enter the Press to enter the Press to enter the Press to enter the Press to enter the system OS system OS system OS system OS system OS Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS AGP Driver SiS AGP Driver SiS AGP Driver SiS AGP Driver SiS AGP Driver Installs the SiS AGP driver. SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers Installs the SiS graphics adapter drivers. Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications Installs the Realtek ® AC`97 drivers and applications. Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an icon to display Click an icon to display Click an icon to display Click an icon to display Click an icon to display other information other information other information other information other information
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 ethernet device driver. SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers Installs the SiS180/182 RAID controller drivers. Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk Allows you to make a SiS180/182 Serial ATA driver disk. USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software Installs the driver for the storage card reader. This item appears only on Deluxe models. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Drivers AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Drivers AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Drivers AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Drivers AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Drivers Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver. Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology allows the system to dynamically and automatically select the CPU speed, voltage, and power combination that matches the user’s performance requirements. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the USB 2.0 driver.
3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details. ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application Installs the ASUS radio application that allows you to tune in to an FM radio station. See page 3-9 for details. ASUS Screensaver ASUS Screensaver ASUS Screensaver ASUS Screensaver ASUS Screensaver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software. Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 The Acrobat ® Acrobat Reader ® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX ® improves the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard. See section “4.4 Connectors” for the location of the CD connector. 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music . The onboard audio AC’97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). 2. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete k e y during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 3. In the Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music and set it to Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled . See section “5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration.” 4. The Instant Music CD-ROM Drive Instant Music CD-ROM Drive Instant Music CD-ROM Drive Instant Music CD-ROM Drive Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enabled Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the CD-ROM options. 5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. The hot key is <F10>. Make sure to connect the optical drive audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys. • The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music. • The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you pause the CD playback. • When set to Instant Music mode, the system wake-up features (LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system using the power switch. • If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. A “beep” indicates this condition. • Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. • Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. 3.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information.
3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the PC power plug to an electrical outlet. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) Instant Music function keys (Set 2) Instant Music function keys (Set 2) Instant Music function keys (Set 2) Instant Music function keys (Set 2) CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP SCROLL LOCK LED CAPS LOCK LED 3. Connect the speakers to the Line Out (lime) port on the rear panel for audio output. You may also connect a headphone to the headphone port on the rear panel or on the optical drive front panel. 4. Insert an audio CD to the optical drive. 5. Press Esc Esc Esc Esc Esc t o turn on Instant Music. 6. Press F1 F1 F1 F1 F 1 or the Space Bar Space Bar Space Bar Space Bar Space Bar t o play the first track on the audio CD. 7. Refer to the Instant Music keyboard label to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press <F2> or <Enter> once to stop playing the audio CD. Press <F2> or <Enter> again to eject the CD. If there is no audio CD inside the optical drive, the drive tray ejects when you press <F1> or <Space Bar>. CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 To guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over the function keys on the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) Instant Music function keys (Set 1) Instant Music function keys (Set 1) Instant Music function keys (Set 1) Instant Music function keys (Set 1)
3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune in to an FM station using the optional radio module. Launching the ASUS Radio Player Launching the ASUS Radio Player Launching the ASUS Radio Player Launching the ASUS Radio Player Launching the ASUS Radio Player To launch the ASUS Radio Player: 1. Install the ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application ASUS Radio Application from the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab of the support CD. See page 3-4 for details. 2. After installing the application, click Start Start Start Start Start > All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 ASUS Radio Player V1.0 A S U S R a d i o P l a y e r V 1 . 0 from the Windows ® desktop. 3. The ASUS Radio Player panel appears. By default, the radio region of the ASUS FM radio module is set to Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe . I f you purchased the barebone system outside Europe ( USA USA USA USA USA o r Japan Japan Japan Japan Japa n), you must change the radio region in the BIOS setup to receive FM radio signals. See section “5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration” for details. Tune left Tune left Tune left Tune left Tune left Scan left Scan left Scan left Scan left Scan left Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Scan right Scan right Scan right Scan right Scan right Tune right Tune right Tune right Tune right Tune right Close ASUS Radio Close ASUS Radio Close ASUS Radio Close ASUS Radio Close ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Power button Power button Power button Power button Power button Station frequency Station frequency Station frequency Station frequency Station frequency Increase the volume Increase the volume Increase the volume Increase the volume Increase the volume Decrease the volume Decrease the volume Decrease the volume Decrease the volume Decrease the volume Mute/Sound on button Mute/Sound on button Mute/Sound on button Mute/Sound on button Mute/Sound on button Store button Store button Store button Store button Store button Clock Clock Clock Clock Clock Edit button Edit button Edit button Edit button Edit button Preset station list Preset station list Preset station list Preset station list Preset station list
3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Chapter 3: Starting up Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station Storing a radio station To store a radio station: 1 . Use the Scan Scan Scan Scan Scan o r Tune Tune Tune Tune Tune buttons to tune into a radio station you wish to store. 2 . Click the Store Store Store Store Store button. A Store Channel Store Channel Store Channel Store Channel Store Channel window appears. 3 . Assign a Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel (preset number) to the radio station using the arrow buttons. 4. Type the station name in the field, then click OK OK OK OK OK . 5. The stored channel is displayed in the preset station list. 3 . Another Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel window appears. 4. Edit the station frequency and name. Click OK OK OK OK O K when you are done. Editing a stored radio Editing a stored radio Editing a stored radio Editing a stored radio Editing a stored radio To edit a stored radio station: 1 . Click the Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit button. An Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel Edit Channel window appears. 2 . Select a radio station you want to edit, then click the Edit Edit Edit Edit E d i t button.
ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction The ASUS Terminator 2 motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout CD ALC655 AUX USB56 ® IOC_MB Super I/O Flash BIOS A TX12V BUZZ CLRTC PRI_IDE 24.89cm (9.8in) 20.06cm (7.9in) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) SB_PWR P ANEL FP_AUDIO SPDIF_OUT SiS 965L USB78 A TXPWR S ATA 2 S ATA 1 USB12 DJ_BTN LCD_P ANEL LPT VGA Mic In Line In Line Out LAN_USB34 CPU_F AN USBPW12 USBPW34 SiS 760GX AGP PCI CHA_F AN RTL8201CL VIA VT6307 BA T FLOPPY IE1394_0 IE1394_1 KBMS Socket 754 1394SEL
4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 4.3 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (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 RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery . T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery. 3. 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. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. ® Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Normal Clear CMO S (Default) 3 2 2 1
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA 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. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. Set these jumpers 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). ® USB device wake up USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 5V (Defaul t) 5VSB ® 1394 setting 1394SEL Disabl e (Default) Enable 1 2 2 3 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1394 setting (3-pin 1394SEL) 1394 setting (3-pin 1394SEL) 1394 setting (3-pin 1394SEL) 1394 setting (3-pin 1394SEL) 1394 setting (3-pin 1394SEL) Keep the default setting (1-2) to enable support for IEEE 1394a devices. To disable, move the jumper caps to pins 2-3.
4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-7 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) The USB56 connector on the motherboard is for the USB_2 connector on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. ® USB connector USB56 USB Power USB5– USB5 GND NC USB Power USB4-– USB4 GND 11 0 29 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This interface is for the FP_AUD connector on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the front panel audio I/O ports. ® Front panel audio connector FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR 5V A AGND
4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) (A) is for the SPDIF_OUT connector on the motherboard while (B) is for the rear panel S/PDIF Out port. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. IEEE 1394a connectors (6-pin IE13 IEEE 1394a connectors (6-pin IE13 IEEE 1394a connectors (6-pin IE13 IEEE 1394a connectors (6-pin IE13 IEEE 1394a connectors (6-pin IE13 94_1, 8-pin IE1394_0) 94_1, 8-pin IE1394_0) 94_1, 8-pin IE1394_0) 94_1, 8-pin IE1394_0) 94_1, 8-pin IE1394_0) These connectors are for the IEEE 1394a connectors on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the front panel IEEE 1394a ports. Connect the IE1394_0 motherboard connector to the 1394_1 daughterboard connector, and connect the IE1394_1 motherboard connector to the 1394_2 daughterboard connector. NEVER connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable t o the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ® IEEE 1394 connectors ® Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT A B
4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) This connector is for the CGAEX extension module. The CGAEX extension module supports the rear panel GAME/MIDI and serial ports. ® IOC_MB connector ® CGAEX COM1 GAME IOC_DC 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan and chassis fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® Fan connectors CPU_F AN CHA_F AN GND SYSF ANIN CPUF ANPWR GND CPUF ANIN CPUF ANPWR
4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA100 master device (hard disk drive). Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. • For Ultra ATA/133 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. ® A TX power connectors A TXPWR 12V DC GND 12V DC GND A TX12V 3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC 5.0VDC 5.0VDC PWR_OK 12.0VDC 3.3VDC 3.3VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5VSB ® IDE connector NOTE: Orient the red marking s (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 PRI_IDE
4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in S S S S S tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Color Color Color Color Color Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Use Use Use Use Use SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 Black Black Black Black Black Master Master Master Master Master Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 Black Black Black Black Black Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave Data disk Data disk Data disk Data disk Data disk 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SA T A connectors S ATA 2 S ATA 1 GND TXP1 TXN1 GND RXP1 RXN1 GND GND TXP2 TXN2 GND RXP2 RXN2 GND
4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® Internal audio connectors AUX CD Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings o n the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 Floppy disk drive connector
4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) System power LED (2-pin PLED) System power LED (2-pin PLED) System power LED (2-pin PLED) 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 (2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR) Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR) Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR) Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR) Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR) 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. ® System panel connector * Requires an A TX power suppl y. PWR P ANEL PLED GND PLED- RESET HDLED HDLED- PWR PLED HDLED
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1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My My My My My Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File File File File File from the menu, then select Format Format Format Format Format . A Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start Start Start Start Start . Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start Start Start Start Start , then select Run Run Run Run Run . Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM . 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8ST.ROM”. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “K8ST.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to K8ST.ROM.
5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8ST.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /iK8ST.ROM
5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iK8ST.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM K8ST.ROM .
5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “K8ST.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8ST.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX . See page 3-4 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 5.1.5 5.1.5 5.1.5 5.1.5 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . T h e ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next .
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click Save Save Save Save Save . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete>. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • 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 Load Load Load Load Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power Power Power Power Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Thu,01/06/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller : [Disabled] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System time. Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General help General help General help General help General help Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items
5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.” 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.9 5.2.9 5.2.9 5.2.9 5.2.9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Thu,01/05/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ ST320410 A] Primary IDE Slave : [ ASUS C D - S520/A] Onboard PCI S-ATA controller [Disabled] System Information Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window
5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System time. System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Thu,01/06/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller : [RAID By ROM] System Information
5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to the system. Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring : Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [RAID By ROM] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [RAID By ROM] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [RAID By ROM] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [RAID By ROM] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [RAID By ROM] Allows you to disable the onboard PC Serial ATA controller, or choose its function from the available options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE By BIOS] [RAID By ROM]
5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMIBIOS Version : 0117 Build Date : 02/21/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 Processor 3200 Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 224 MB
5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Instant Music Configuration 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Configuration Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Memory Configuration Select Manual or Standard for Overclocking
5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Burst length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Memclock Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memclock mode automatically. [Limit] allows you to select from any of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CPU Configuration Burst length [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [Auto] Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 3.0 TRCD : 3CLK TRP : 3CLK TRAS : 8CLK Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats. 64 -bit Dq must use the 4 beats. The following item appears when the Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to set the memclock value. Configuration options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] [216 MHz] [233 MHz] [250 MHz]
5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Settings AGP Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration MPS Configuration Options for AGP configuration. AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration Aperture Size [64 MB] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] AGP FAST WRITE [Disabled] Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio [8x] Share Memory [ 32 MB] The size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Aperture Size [64 MB] Configuration options: [32 MB] [64 MB] 128 MB] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [AGP/Int-VGA] [AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP] [PCI/Int-VGA] AGP FAST WRITE [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio [8x] Configuration options: [8x] [4x] Share Memory [32 MB] Configuration options: [32 MB] [64 MB] 128 MB]
5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Width [ 8x16 BIT] HT Speed [800 MHz] Host Link_width_out x Link_width_in HT Width [ 8x16 BIT] Configuration options: [8x8 BIT] [16x16 BIT] [16x8 BIT] [8x16 BIT] HT Speed [800 MHz] Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Select MPS Revision MPS Revision [1.4] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] SiS190 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] USB Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] Enables or disables the AC’97 CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] OnBoard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] OnBoard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] OnBoard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] OnBoard SiS190 LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS190 LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SiS190 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 The USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None None None None None . USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Enables USB host controllers. Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB1.1 Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 1.1 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Onboard SiS USB2.0 Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced host controller interface (EHCI) hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode i s set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode i s set to [EPP]. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows selection of the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port adderss or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]
5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6 ] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 The following item appears when the Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music Instant Music item is set to [Enabled]. Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Primary Slave] Allows you to configure the Instant Music CD-ROM selection. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Configuration Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Enables or disables the Instant Music feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] disables the power up by PS/2 keyboard function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up by PS/2 keyboard will be disabled.
5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S1 & S3 (STR)] [S3 Only] 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Resume on PME# [Disabled] Resume On Keyboard [Disabled] Resume PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On RTC [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] 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. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Resume on LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN GPI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume on PME#[Disabled] Resume on PME#[Disabled] Resume on PME#[Disabled] Resume on PME#[Disabled] Resume on PME#[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power button is pressed.
5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Temperature Resume on PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume on PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume on PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume on PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume on 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 ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume on RTC [Disabled] Resume on RTC [Disabled] Resume on RTC [Disabled] Resume on RTC [Disabled] Resume on RTC [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC event to wake the system after a power failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Q-Fan Mode CPU Q-Fan Mode CPU Q-Fan Mode CPU Q-Fan Mode CPU Q-Fan Mode and CPU Q-Fan Ratio CPU Q-Fan Ratio CPU Q-Fan Ratio CPU Q-Fan Ratio CPU Q-Fan Ratio items appear only when the CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control i s set to [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector. Set to [PWM] when using a 4-pin CPU fan cable. Set to [DC] when using a 3-pin CPU fan cable. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Q-Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] This item appears only when the Chassis Q-Fan Control item is set to [Enabled]. This allows you to select the appropriate chassis fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 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. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 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. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices.
5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Au to] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password 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 Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only View Only View Only View Only View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited Limited Limited Limited Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password 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 Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] 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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 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. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes o r make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s to save changes and exit.
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ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 ASUS T2-AE1 Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Power supply specifications Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input Voltage Range Input Voltage Range Input Voltage Range Input Voltage Range Input Voltage Range Min Min Min Min Min Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Max Max Max Max Max Range 1 90 V 115 V 132 V Range 2 180 V 230 V 264 V Input Frequency Range Input Frequency Range Input Frequency Range Input Frequency Range Input Frequency Range 4 7 H z t o 6 3 H z Maximum Input AC Current Maximum Input AC Current Maximum Input AC Current Maximum Input AC Current Maximum Input AC Current 5 A max. at 115 Vac 3 A max. at 230 Vac, full load Inrush Current Inrush Current Inrush Current Inrush Current Inrush Current N o hazards to occur and damage components Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency 65% min. at 115Vac and output full load Current Harmonic Current Harmonic Current Harmonic Current Harmonic Current Harmonic Meets EN61000-3-2 @ 100 Vac/50 Hz or 230 Vac/50 Hz at full load EPA EPA EPA EPA E P A 50% min. at input 115 Vac, 60 Hz Output characteristics Output characteristics Output characteristics Output characteristics Output characteristics Output Output Output Output Output Load Range Load Range Load Range Load Range Load Range Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Ripple Ripple Ripple Ripple Ripple Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Min Min Min Min Min Max Max Max Max Max Min Min Min Min Min Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max 5 V 1.5 A 21 A -5% 5% 50 mVp-p 12 V 0.5 A 10 A -5% 5% 120 mVp-p -12 V 0.05 A 0.8 A -10% 10% 150 mVp-p 3.3 V 0.3 A 14 A -5% 5% 60 mVp-p 5 VSB 0.01 A 2 A -5% 5% 60 mVp-p Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Output Voltage Output Voltage Output Voltage Output Voltage Output Voltage Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage 3.3V 4.6V 5V 6.5V 12V 15.6V