Asus Terminator 2 Barebone System T2-R User Manual

Barebone Sy stem Model T2-R Terminator 2 User Guide MODE
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3 T able of contents Notices ........................................................................................... 6 Safety information .......................................................................... 7 About this guide .............................................................................. 8 System package contents ............................................................ 10 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 W elcome! ............................................................................ 12 1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12 1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 15 1.4 Rear panel ........................................................................... 17 1.5 Internal components ............................................................ 19 1.6 LED panel ............................................................................ 20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation .......................................................................... 22 2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 22 2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 23 2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................ 24 2.5 Installing a CPU ................................................................... 25 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .... 25 2.5.2 CPU installation ..................................................... 26 2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 27 2.6 Installing a DIMM ................................................................. 28 2.6.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 28 2.6.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 29 2.7 Installing an expansion card ................................................ 30 2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 30 2.7.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 31 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 32 2.8 Installing a second optical drive .......................................... 33 2.9 Installing a hard disk drive ................................................... 35 2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit ...................................... 37 2.10.1 V oltage selector ..................................................... 38 2.10.2 Power supply specifications .................................. 39 2.1 1 Replacing the cover ............................................................. 40 2.12 Connecting external devices ............................................... 41 T o the front panel ................................................................. 41 T o the rear panel ................................................................. 42
4 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 44 3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 44 3.3.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 45 3.3.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 45 3.3.3 Utilities ................................................................... 46 3.3.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 47 3.3.5 Other information .................................................. 47 3.4 Software information ........................................................... 48 3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature ................................... 48 3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player ............................................... 51 3.4.3 ASUS Instant Music .............................................. 53 3.5 Audio DJ .............................................................................. 55 3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD ..................................... 55 3.5.2 T uning into an FM radio station ............................. 55 3.5.3 Presetting a station ............................................... 56 3.5.4 Adjusting the volume ............................................. 56 3.6 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter ............................................... 57 3.6.1 LED indicators ....................................................... 58 3.6.2 Antenna installation ............................................... 58 3.6.3 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver ......... 59 3.6.4 Other support CD options ..................................... 59 3.6.5 The Control Center utility ...................................... 60 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 72 4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 72 4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 73 4.4 Internal connectors .............................................................. 74 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 82 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 82 5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 83 5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 84 5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ........... 86 5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 87 5.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 89 T able of contents
5 5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 91 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 92 5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 92 5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 92 5.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 93 5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 93 5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 93 5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 93 5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 93 5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 93 5.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 94 5.3.1 System T ime ......................................................... 94 5.3.2 System Date .......................................................... 94 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................. 94 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............ 95 5.3.5 System Information ............................................... 96 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 97 5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration ................................... 98 5.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................ 99 5.4.3 Chipset .................................................................. 99 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration .......................... 102 5.4.5 PCI PnP .............................................................. 103 5.5 Power menu ...................................................................... 105 5.5.1 Suspend Mode .................................................... 105 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume .............................. 105 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................ 105 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................. 105 5.5.5 APM Configuration .............................................. 106 5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 107 5.6 Boot menu ......................................................................... 109 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 109 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 1 10 5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 1 1 1 5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 1 14 Appendix A.1 Wireless LAN adapter channels ......................................... A-2 T able of contents
6 Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer ’ 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 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. W ARNING! 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.
7 Safety infor mation Electrical safety • T o 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 • 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 . • T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry . • A void dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it can get 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 W arning 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 manufacturer ’s instructions. VORSICHT : Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT W ARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
8 Safeguards About this guide Audience This guide provides general information on the ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system. Included in this guide are installation instructions and other information regarding the system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T erminator 2. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. 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. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Appendix The Appendix includes the IEEE 802.1 1b channels for the wireless LAN adapter (available on Deluxe-Commercial models only).
9 Conventions used in this guide W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
10 System package contents Check your T erminator 2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately . T2-R Models Item Description Commercial Deluxe Standard Deluxe 1. ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system with • ASUS P4R8T motherboard • 3-in-1 PCI card* • Floppy disk drive • 7-in-1 storage card reader • FM radio module and radio antenna • LED panel • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. AC power cable 3. Support CD 4. User guide Optional items • Optical drive** • Modem module * IEEE 1394, wireless LAN adapter (with dipolar antenna), and Gigabit LAN ** CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-R W
ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T erminator 2. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
12 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 . 1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS T erminator 2! The ASUS T erminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. Delivered in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS P4R8T motherboard that supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor with an 800MHz FSB, and up to 2GB system memory , the T erminator 2 system is designed for the sophisticated. Superb video and audio capabilities, Fast Ethernet/wireless networking, and extensive connectivity are just some of the many features of the T erminator 2 system. With these and many more, the T erminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs! 1 .2 F ront panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. Commercial Deluxe & Deluxe model Standard model MODE 2 1 3 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 2 1 3 4 5 8 6 7 MODE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
13 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 1. Floppy drive door . Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. 2. Optical drive door . This door opens when you eject the loading tray . 3. Eject button. Press this button to eject the loading tray of the optical drive. 4. Empty drive bay door . This door covers an empty 5.25-inch drive bay for a second optical drive. 5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON. 7. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive 8. Front panel I/O door . Open this door to show the front panel input/ output ports. 9. Storage card reader door . Open this door to access the 7-in-1 storage card reader . 10. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (CD/FM), radio frequency , player status ( / ), real time clock, track number , and time. See page 20 for details. 1 1. CD button ( ). Press this button to put the Audio DJ function to CD mode. 12. Mode button. Press this button to switch from CD to FM radio mode or vice versa. The following front panel buttons are activated only when the system is in Audio DJ mode . The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD audio tracks, or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating system. See page 55 for details. The audio control buttons are available only on Deluxe and Commercial Deluxe models. In Windows ® mode, pressing this button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.
14 Chapter 1: System introduction 13. PLA Y/P AUSE button ( / ). Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In CD mode , plays or pauses an audio CD track. In Radio mode , scans the available FM stations when pressed for less than two seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than two seconds. Refer to page 55 on how to preset a radio station. 14. ST OP button ( ). Press this button to stop playing the audio track. 15. PREVIOUS button ( ). Press this button to perform various functions in dif ferent modes. In CD mode , selects the previous audio track. In Radio mode , selects the previous preset station. 16. NEXT button ( ). Press this button to perform various functions in dif ferent modes. In CD mode , selects the next audio track. In Radio mode , selects the next preset station. 17. V olume down button ( – ). Press this button to decrease the system volume. 18. V olume up button ( ). Press this button to increase the system volume.
15 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 1 .3 Fr ont 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. 19. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 20. Optical drive. This is an IDE optical drive. 21. CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ card slot ( ). This slot is for a CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ storage card. 22. Memory Stick ® /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick ® /Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 23. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot ( ). This slot is for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 24. SmartMedia ® card slot ( ). This slot is for a SmartMedia ® storage card. Y ou cannot close the storage card reader door if a storage card is inserted into any of the card slots. MODE 20 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 20 19 25 26 27 30 Commercial Deluxe and Deluxe model Standard model 28
16 Chapter 1: System introduction 25. Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 26. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 27. USB 2.0 ports. 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. 28. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 29. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 30. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
17 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 1 .4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1. GAME/MIDI port. This port connects a joystick, or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing. 2. T elephone port (optional) . The optional modem module comes with a telephone port. Connect one end of an RJ-1 1 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-1 1 port of the telephone unit. 3. RJ-1 1 port (optional) . The optional modem module comes with an RJ-1 1 port to connect an RJ-1 1 cable jack. Connect one end of an RJ-1 1 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-1 1 wall socket. 4. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 5. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 6. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor . 1 4 15 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 19 21 Commercial Deluxe model 24 23 22
18 Chapter 1: System introduction 8. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer , scanner , or other devices. 9. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or speakers. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. 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 . 1 1. 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 Port Headphone/2-Channel 4-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 * Low Frequency Enhanced Output 12. USB 2.0 ports. 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. 13. Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 14. AGP slot cover . Remove this cover when installing an AGP card. 15. Chassis fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 16. Radio antenna port. This port connects an optional radio antenna. 17. Power supply unit fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 18. Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug. 19. V oltage selector . This switch allows you to select the appropriate voltage supply in your area. See the “V oltage selector” section on page 38 before adjusting this switch. 20. Expansion card lock. This metal lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 31 for details. 21. Gigabit LAN port. (Commercial Deluxe models only .) This port allows high-speed connection to the Internet via an ADSL or cable modem, or local area network.
19 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 1 .5 Internal com ponents 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 other system components. 1. Optical drive 2. Empty 5.25-inch drive bay 3. Floppy disk drive 4. Front panel cover 5. Hard disk drive tray 6. Chassis fan 7. ASUS P4R8T motherboard 8. DIMM sockets 9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 10. AGP slot 1 1. PCI slot (with an installed PCI card) 3 9 10 6 5 4 11 7 8 1 2 22. Wireless LAN adapter antenna connector . (Commercial Deluxe models only .) This connects the dipolar antenna of the wireless LAN adapter . 23. Link LED. (Commercial Deluxe models only .) This yellow LED lights up when the wireless LAN adapter radio is on but has no activity . 24. AIR LED. (Commercial Deluxe models only .) This green LED blinks when the wireless LAN adapter is transmitting or receiving data. See page 58 for the wireless LAN adapter LED indications.
20 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 .6 LED panel The LED panel displays various system information depending on the system mode. The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when the system is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the operating system to adjust the time. Audio DJ mode The LED panel displays various information when the system is in Audio DJ mode. In CD mode, the LED panel displays the play/pause icon, number , and duration of the audio CD track being played. CD mode, play/paused status FM radio mode In Radio mode, the LED panel displays the station preset number and station frequency . Refer to page 55 on how to turn on the Audio DJ feature and how to preset a radio station.
ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
22 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 1 Prepar ation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. 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. Second optical drive T ool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit, this LED indicates 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. P4R8T ® P4R8T Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powere d Off • 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.
23 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 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 T o remove the cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 2 3
24 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4 Removing the power supply Y ou must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. T o 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. Slide the PSU to the left until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis. 5. Push the PSU towards the front panel for about half an inch. 6. Lift the PSU slightly . 3 4 5 6 When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly . The unit might accidentally drop and damage the other system components. 7. Disconnect the power plugs on the motherboard. 8. Set the PSU aside. 7 7
25 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.5 Inst alling a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is designed for an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor with up to 800MHz FSB. 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 3. Slightly lift the retention bracket. 4. Detach the other retention bracket hook from the hole on the other side of the retention module, then lift. 5. Do steps 1-4 to remove the second retention bracket. Y ou must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU. T o remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Carefully press down the locking lever of the retention bracket. 2. Detach the retention bracket hook from the retention module hole by flipping the locking lever to the direction of the arrow . 1 2 3 4 DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.
26 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5.2 CPU installation T o install the CPU: 1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever . 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 7. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly , then set aside. 6 7 1 2 3 5 4
27 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan. 3. Attach the retention bracket hook into the retention module hole. 2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly T o re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. 4. Carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket. 5. Attach the locking lever hook into the retention module hole to secure the fan and heatsink assembly in place. 6. Follow steps 2 to 5 to re-install the second retention bracket. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 5 7 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors might occur if you fail to plug this connector .
28 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Inst alling a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs. Qualified DDR400 vendors This table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 MICRON 46V32M8 256MB PSC AL5D8B53T -5B1K PSC A2S56D30BTP 256MB T winMOS M2G9108AIA TT9F081AADT T winMOS TMD7608F8E50D 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CC4 SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CCC SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCCC 256MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond W9425088H-5 256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 MOSEL V58C2256804SA T5 256MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3500C2PT –– –– 256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon HYB25D256800BT -5 Size V endor Part Number Chip Brand Chip Number 2.6.1 Memory configurations Y ou can install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the table below . Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest Qualified V endors List. • This motherboard supports one single-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMM per channel only . • This motherboard may only detect PC2700 (DDR333) system memory when you install double-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMMs in DIMM_A and DIMM_B. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency . For optimum compatibility , obtain memory modules from the same vendor . • This motherboard only supports x4, x8, x16 chips/per module DDR DIMMs.
29 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.6.2 DIMM installation T o 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. Retaining clips 1 2 3 4 4 2 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!
30 Chapter 2: Basic installation Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7 Inst alling an expansion card In the future, you might need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. For Commercial Deluxe models, a 3-in-1 PCI card is pre-installed in the PCI slot. Y ou may refer to this section when installing a different PCI card on the PCI slot. 2.7.1 Expansion slots 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. AGP slot The AGP slot supports AGP 8X ( 0.8V) cards and AGP 4X ( 1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 0.8V or 1.5V specification. Install only 0.8V or 1.5V AGP cards. The P4P8T motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. If installing the A T i 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later , for optimum performance and overclocking stability . P4R8T ® P4R8T Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5v
31 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.7.2 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 bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. 2 Expansion card lock Metal brackets 3 5 PCI slot AGP slot PCI card 4 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
32 Chapter 2: Basic installation Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 1 1* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard ABCD PCI slot 1 –– –– shared –– AGP slot used –– –– –– Onboard USB controller HC0 –– –– –– shared Onboard USB controller HC1 –– –– –– shared Onboard USB 2.0 controller –– –– –– shared Onboard LAN –– –– shared –– Onboard Audio –– used –– –– 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. 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 5 for information on the 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.
33 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.8 Inst alling a second optical drive The T erminator 2 system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays for two optical drives. If your system came with a pre-installed optical drive, refer to this section when installing a second optical drive. T o install a second optical drive: 1. Place the chassis upright. 2. Locate the front panel cover hooks. 3. Press the hooks inward to release the front panel cover from the chassis. 4. Detach the front panel cover top hooks. 5. Push the the front panel cover slightly outwards, then set it aside. 1 2 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 . 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 4 4 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 7 5
34 Chapter 2: Basic installation 8. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 38 for details. 9. Connect one end of 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. 1 1. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (black connector labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 76 for the location of the secondary IDE connector . 12. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the 4-pin CD1 connector on the motherboard. See page 76 for the location of the CD audio connector . 13. Re-install the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassi holes. 8 9 10 14. Lock the front panel cover hooks to the chassis holes as indicated. 13 14 On Deluxe models, re-connect the LED panel and the front audio button panel cables to their respective connectors before re-installing the front panel cover .
35 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.9 Inst alling a hard disk drive The system supports one UltraA T A133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). T o install a 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 its slots are released from the chassis hooks. 1 2 T ray locks T ray locks 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. Lock slots 3 4 5 5
36 Chapter 2: Basic installation 6. Re-install the HDD tray and HDD inside the chassis by loching 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 76 for the location of the primary IDE connector . 6 7 8 9
37 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2. 10 Re-inst alling the power supply unit Re-install the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. T o reinstall the PSU: 1. Connect the 4-pin 12V and the 20-pin A TX power plugs to the A TX12V and A TXPWR connectors, respectively . See page 77 for the location of these connectors. 2. Position the PSU over the chassis. 3. Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot on the side of the optical drive bay . 4. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the rear panel until it fits in place. 2 3 4 5. Secure the PSU with the screw you removed earlier . 5 Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 1 1
38 Chapter 2: Basic installation 6. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive. 7. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 8. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the hard disk drive. 2.10.1 V oltage selector The PSU has a 1 15V/230V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector . Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V , set the switch to 1 15V . 230 Setting the switch to 1 15V in a 230V environment will seriously damage the system! Power supply unit plugs 1 6 7 8 1 The voltage selector is set to 1 15V by default. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V .
39 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2.10.2 Power supply specifications Input characteristics Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 1 15V 132V Range 2 180V 230V 264V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input AC Current 5A maximum at 1 15V ac 3A maximum at 230V ac, full load Inrush Current No hazards to occur and damage components Efficiency 65% minimum at 1 15V ac and output full load Current Harmonic Meets EN61000-3-2 @ 100V ac/50Hz or 230 V ac/50Hz at full load EP A 50% minimum at input 1 15V ac, 60Hz Output characteristics Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Output Load Range Regulation Ripple V oltage Min Max Min Max Max 5V 1.5A 21A -5% 5% 50mV p-p 12V 0.5A 10A -5% 5% 120mV p-p -12V 0.05A 0.8A -10% 10% 150mV p-p 3.3V 0.3A 14A -5% 5% 60mV p-p 5VSB 0.01A 2A -5% 5% 60mV p-p Output V oltage Maximum V oltage 3.3V 4.6V 5V 6.5V 12V 15.6V
40 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 1 1 Replacing the cover T o replace the cover: 1. T urn 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. 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier . 2 3 4 5
41 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 2. 1 2 Connecting external devices T o the front panel Mic Headphone HDD Scanner Camera Audio Devices Mic Headphone Scanner Audio Devices Commercial Deluxe and Deluxe model Standard model
42 Chapter 2: Basic installation T o the rear panel PS/2 Mouse Line Out Recorder Mic RJ-45 VGA monitor USB Mouse Joystick Power outlet Printer Serial mouse PS/2 KB RJ-1 1 jack T elephone
ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
44 Chapter 3: Starting up MODE 3. 1 Inst alling an operating system T erminator 2 supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 Power ing up The system has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press the button to turn on the Audio DJ feature. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary , so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for more information. The Audio DJ feature is available only on Deluxe and Commercial Deluxe models. See page 55 for details. In Windows ® mode, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3), depending on the OS setting. Press to put the system in Audio DJ mode Press to enter the system OS
45 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.3.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . Click an item to install 3.3.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. A TI All In One Driver Click this item to install the A TI All In One Driver for the P4R8T motherboard. AD1888 Driver and Application This item installs the AD1888 audio driver and SoundMax ® application. See page 48 for details. Click an icon to display other information If Autorun is 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 to run the CD. If your system comes with a 3-in-1 PCI card, the Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver and ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver options appear in the Drivers window .
46 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This 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. Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX This item 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 89 for details. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin online help for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader ® . The Acrobat ® Acrobat Reader ® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Radio Application This item installs the ASUS radio application that allows you to tune in to an FM radio station. See page 51 for details.
47 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. ASUS Screensaver This item installs the ASUS Screensaver .
48 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.4 Sof twar e 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. 3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature The AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability . Install the AD1888 Driver and Application from the support CD to activate the 6-channel audio feature. Setting to multi-channel audio After installing the audio driver , follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail of the onboard 6-channel audio feature. 1. From the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. 2. The Listening Environment tab allows you to set to multi-channel speakers, enable or disable the V irtual Theater Surround , and select Acoustic Environments and Virtual Ear . 3. The default setting is Stereo Speakers (2-channel). T o set to a 6-channel speaker system, click the arrow under Speaker Setup to display a list of options. 4. Select the option Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround) . 5. Click the Apply button. Y ou must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
49 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 10. The MIDI Music Synthesizer tab allows you to select a setting for the MIDI. 1 1. Click the Synthesizer Default Set drop-down menu to display a list of options. Choose the desired setting. 12. Click Apply , then click OK when finished. 13. Reboot the computer . 6. Click the T est button to display the T est Listening Environment window . 7. Select the audio test path from the drop-down menu. 8. After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play T est Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. The Play T est Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing. 9. Click the Close button when done. Audio path indicator
50 Chapter 3: Starting up Adjusting the volume settings 1. After rebooting the system, click on the volume control icon on the Windows ® taskbar to display the V olume Control window . 2. Click the V olume Control Advanced button. The Advanced Controls for V olume Control window appears. T o achieve 6-channel audio capability when playing DVDs, check the boxes opposite AC3 SPDIF and PCM SPDIF . Click Close. Adjusting the microphone settings 1. Click on the Microphone Advanced button to display the Advanced Controls for Microphone window . 2. Check the box opposite Mic2 Select to enable the front panel microphone. 3. Click Close for the new settings to take ef fect. The rear panel Mic port (pink) is automatically disabled when you enable the front panel Mic port. Only one Mic port works at a time.
51 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune in to an FM station using the optional radio module. Close ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Power button Preset station list Station frequency Increase the volume Decrease the volume Mute/Sound on button Store button Clock Edit button T une left Scan left Stop Scan right T une right Launching the ASUS Radio Player T o launch the ASUS Radio Player: 1. Install the ASUS Radio Application from the Utilities tab of the support CD. See page 46 for details. 2. After installing the application, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 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 . If you purchased the T erminator 2 system outside Europe ( USA or Japan ), you must change the radio region in the BIOS setup to receive FM radio signals. See the “Instant Music Configuration” section in Chapter 5 for details.
52 Chapter 3: Starting up Storing a radio station T o store a radio station: 1. Use the Scan or T une buttons to tune into a radio station you wish to store. 2. Click the Store button. A Store Channel window appears. 3. Assign a Channel (preset number) to the radio station using the arrow buttons. 4. T ype the station name in the field, then click OK. 5. The stored channel is displayed in the preset station list. Editing a stored radio T o edit a stored radio station: 1. Click the Edit button. An Edit Channel window appears. 2. Select a radio station you wish to edit, then click the Edit button. 3. Another Edit Channel window appears. 4. Edit the station frequency and name. Click OK when finished.
53 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system T o enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD connector (labeled CD) on the motherboard. See page 76 for the location of the CD connector . 3.4.3 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music . This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 CODEC and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R W , or DVD-R W). 2. T urn on the system and enter the BIOS by pressing the <Delete> key during the Power On Self-T ests (POST). 3. In the Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set it to Enabled . See section 5.4.1 “Instant Music Configuration” on page 98. 4. The Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enable Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the CD-ROM options. 5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 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 you enable 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 loses connection or does not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically . A “beep” indicates this condition. • Instant Music supports only CDs in audio format. • Instant Music does not work if you install and enable an add-on sound card. • Instant Music supports only PS/2 keyboard. • Set the optical drive as secondary master device.
54 Chapter 3: Starting up T o use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Plug the power cord of your PC 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 function as indicated only if you enable the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) 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. Y ou 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 into the optical drive. 5. Press <Esc> to turn on Instant Music. 6. Press <F1> or the <Space Bar> to 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 the <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 T o 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.
55 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.5 Audio DJ Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play audio CD/DVD or tune in to an FM radio station without entering the T erminator 2 operating system. T o put the system in Audio DJ mode: 1. Connect the system power cord to an electrical outlet. 2. Press the CD button ( ) on the front panel to put the system in Audio DJ mode. 3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD T o play an audio CD/DVD: 1. Insert an audio CD/DVD to the optical drive. 2. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( / ) button to start playing the first track of the audio CD/DVD. 3. Press the NEXT ( ) or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to skip to the next track or to return to the previous track. 4. Press the ST OP ( ) button to stop playing the audio track. 3.5.2 T uning in to an FM radio station T o tune in to an FM station: 1. Press the MODE button to put Audio DJ in radio mode. 2. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( / ) button for less than 2 seconds to scan available radio stations in your location. The station scanning stops when a station is detected. 3. Press the NEXT ( ) or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to select a preset station, if any .
56 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.5.3 Presetting a station T o preset a radio station: 1. Put the Audio DJ in radio mode. 2. Select the radio station you wish to preset by pressing the PLA Y/P AUSE ( / ) button for less than 2 seconds. 3. After selecting the radio station, press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( / ) button for more than 2 seconds or until the station frequency display in the LED panel blinks. 4. Use the NEXT ( ) button or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to select a preset number (1 ~ 9) for the selected station. 5. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( / ) button to assign the preset number to the radio station. 3.5.4 Adjusting the volume Press the ( ) button to increase the volume or the ( – ) button to decrease the volume. Connect a headphone or PC speakers to the rear or front panel Line Out port for audio output.
57 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.6 ASUS Wir eless L AN adapter The 3-in-1 PCI card bundled with the T erminator 2 Commercial Deluxe model comes with an IEEE 802.1 1b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The 3-in-1 PCI card is available only on Commercial Deluxe models. Features The wireless LAN adapter gives you freedom to connect to a wired or wireless local area network and the Internet without the wires and cables. Employing the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology , the wireless LAN adapter is capable of transmitting and receiving signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. Below are other wireless LAN adapter features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 1 1Mbps with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption • Operating distance of up to 100 ft (30 m) indoors • Easy installation and full software support • Supports infrastructure (wireless LAN adapter to access point) and Ad-hoc (wireless LAN adapter to other wireless clients) network types • Windows ® 2000/XP compatible • Standalone dipolar antenna The wireless LAN adapter operating distance might be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment.
58 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.6.1 LED indicators The wireless LAN adapter comes with a Data T ransmission (Green AIR) and Network Link (Y ellow LINK) LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. 3.6.2 Antenna installation Connect the dipolar antenna to the antenna connector (male) of the wireless LAN adapter before installing the drivers and utilities. Place the antenna on an elevated location to receive or transmit better signal. Do not place the antenna under your table or in a closed compartment. AIR LINK Indications Fast Blink ON The wireless LAN adapter is on and is transmitting/receiving data. ON ON The wireless LAN adapter is on but no data activity . OFF OFF The wireless LAN adapter is off or disabled. Blink OFF The wireless LAN adapter is not connected to a wireless network. LINK LED AIR LED
59 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 3.6.4 Other support CD options Uninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver . Click this option to uninstall the WLAN Card utilities and driver from your system. Read/Install User Documentation. Click to view the user handbook, installation, and quick setup guides in PDF format. Install Screen Savers. Click this option to install the WiFi@HOME screen savers in your T erminator 2 system. Explore this CD. Click this option to explore the support CD contents. Browse our Web Site. Click this option to visit the ASUS website. Installation Language. This option allows you to change the installation language. Click the arrow to display available installation languages. Click EXIT to close the installation window . 3.6.3 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver T o install the Wireless LAN adapter driver and the Control Center utility in your T erminator 2 system: 1. Insert the T erminator 2 support CD to the optical drive. 2. In the Drivers window , Click the ASUS W ireless LAN Adapter Driver item. An installation window appears. 3. Click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver to begin installation. Refer to the ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter user guide in the support CD for details. Y ou may access the user guide by clicking the Read/Install User Documentation from the installation window .
60 Chapter 3: Starting up Control Center right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the right-click menu. The following sections describe the right-click menu items. 3.6.5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows ® taskbar . The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher and an indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. Control Center icons The Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access point and connection to the Internet. Refer to the table below for icon indications. Station Mode Infrastructure Network Mode (wireless LAN adapter to an access point) Excellent link quality and Excellent link quality but not connected to the Internet connected to the Internet Good link quality and Good link quality but not connected to the Internet connected to the Internet Fair link quality and Fair link quality but not connected to the Internet connected to the Internet Poor link quality but Poor link quality and not connected to the Internet connected to the Internet Not linked but connected Not linked and not to the Internet connected to the Internet Ad-hoc Network Mode (wireless LAN adapter to other Wi-Fi device) Linked Not Linked Connected to the Internet Soft Access Point Mode Wireless LAN adapter is in soft access point (Soft AP) mode.
61 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Wireless LAN Card Settings The Wireless LAN Card Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless LAN adapter . Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration. The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. Click the icons in the property window to display their tabbed property sheets. Property window T abbed property sheets Status - Status tab The Status tab provides general information on the wireless LAN adapter . Association State . This field displays the connection status and MAC address of the network where the system is connected. Service Set Identifier (SSID). This field displays the SSID of the network where the adapter is associated or is intending to join. The SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection. The MAC Address field displays the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The Current Channel field displays the radio channel the adapter is currently tuned. The channel changes when the adapter scans available channels. See the Appendix for channel information. The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between the adapter and the access point. The Radio State field displays the radio communication status. Click the Disable Radio button if you wish to disable radio communication with an access point or a Wi-Fi device.
62 Chapter 3: Starting up Status - IP Config tab The IP Config tab displays the current host and Ethernet adapter configurations. IP Config displays TCP/IP information including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway , DNS and W indows Internet Naming Service (WINS) configurations. Use the IP Config tab to verify your network settings. IP Release . Releases the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter . IP Renew . Renews the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter . Ping . Click this button to display the Ping tab. Use ping to verify a connection to a particular host name or IP address. Rescan button - Click this button to allow the adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality . Change SSID button - Click this button to change the SSID. Refer to the “Config-Basic tab” section on the next page for details. Search and Connect button - Click this button to view all wireless networks within the adapter range. Refer to the “Site survey” section on page 67 for details. Status - Connection tab The Connection tab provides real-time information on connection throughput, frame errors, signal strength, link quality and overall connection quality in graph representation. Y ou can use the IP Release and IP Renew buttons only if a DHCP server configures the adapter . On Soft AP mode, only the Throughput and Frame Error fields appear .
63 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Status - Ping tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of the host computer with another computer in the network. T o ping a connection: 1. T ype the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. 2. Configure the ping session by assigning the size and count of packet to send, and the time limit for a ping session to continue (in milliseconds). 3. Click the Ping button. During the ping session, the Ping button toggles into a Stop button. Click Stop anytime to cancel the ping session. The session field displays information on the verified connection including the roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) packets sent, received, and lost after a ping session. Click the Clear button to clear the ping session field. Config - Basic tab The Basic tab provides general information on network types and other configurations. Network T ype . Select the type of network that you wish to use. Select Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an access point (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP . Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other wireless clients within the adapter operating range.
64 Chapter 3: Starting up Config - Encryption tab Wireless data transmissions between your wireless LAN adapter and the AP are secured using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to assign the WEP keys. Check the Network Authentication (Shared Mode) option if you wish to use a network key to authenticate a preferred wireless network. Unchecking this option allows the network to operate on an Open System mode. Key Format allows you to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key . Key Length allows you to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key . A 64-bit encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Y ou may set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad-hoc mode. Channel . In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that is allowed for use in your country/region. See the Appendix for channel information. Data Rate. Select Fully Auto to allow the wireless LAN adapter to adjust to the most suitable connection. Y ou may also fix data transfer rates to 1 1, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. PS Mode . This field allows control of the wireless LAN adapter power saving features. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is recommended for systems running on AC power . Other options include MAX_PSP (Maximum Power Savings) and Fast_PSP (Fast power-saving mode) Others . Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet.
65 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys to communicate with each other or with an access point. T wo ways to assign WEP keys Manual Assignment . For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. Automatic Generation . T ype a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols in the Passphrase field. The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination. Config - Advanced tab The Advanced tab displays the wireless LAN adapter advanced settings. Keep the default settings for optimum performance. • 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method and can interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret key and a 24-bit Initialization V ector assigned by the wireless LAN adapter . 104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method. • After assigning the WEP keys, click APPL Y to save and activate the encryption. Manually assigned encryptions are more secure than automatically generated encryptions. • Use Manual Assignment instead of Automatic Generation if you are not sure whether other wireless clients use the same algorithm as that of wireless LAN adapter . • Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys.
66 Chapter 3: Starting up Config - Soft AP tab The Soft AP tab displays the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and bridge features of the wireless LAN adapter . The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows ® XP . SoftAP/ST A Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode. Select Station Mode to connect to an access point or to other wireless devices (Ad-hoc mode). Select Soft AP Mode to configure your computer as a soft access point. Fields in the network diagram are enabled when Soft AP mode is selected. Enable ICS. This option allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers in a wireless network. When this option is disabled, the available Internet connection may be bridged with the adapter . Enable Firewall. This option is active when ICS is enabled. Check this item to activate the firewall and prevent unauthorized access to your home or small office network. A vailable Network Connections. This field displays all available network connections in the host computer . T o enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), drag the network connection to the Internet box, then click Apply . Refer to the user guide in the support CD for detailed information on ICS and network bridge features.
67 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Site Survey The Site Survey window displays the available networks within the wireless LAN adapter range and the following network settings: BSSID - The IEEE MAC address of the available wireless networks. SSID - SSID (service set identifier) of the network. CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network. RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm. T ype - wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. ST A indicates an Ad-hoc network type. WEP - shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off) WEP encryption. Select an available network and click Connect to establish connection. Click Search to rescan available networks. About Click this icon to view the software version, driver version, and copyright information. Link State The Link State displays the current connection status of the wireless LAN adapter to the AP or to other Wi-Fi devices. An icon represents the Link State for easy identification. Refer to the table below for icon indications. T able of Icon Indications Excellent link quality (Infrastructure) Not linked (Infrastructure) Good link quality (Infrastructure) Linked (Ad-hoc) Fair link quality (Infrastructure) Not linked (Ad-hoc) Poor link quality (Infrastructure)
68 Chapter 3: Starting up Help Menu The Control Center utility comes with a Help menu to guide you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Right-click the Control Center icon, then select Help. Select the utility to view the help files. Change Mode The Change Mode menu allows you to set the wireless LAN adapter in a Station (ST A) or soft Access Point (AP) mode. Command icons Apply . Click to apply the changes made on the adapter configuration and settings. OK . Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window . Cancel . Click to cancel any changes made on the adapter configuration or settings. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window . Help . Click to display the help menu. Refer to the user guide in the support CD before setting the adapter in soft AP mode.
69 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Preferences The Preferences window allows you to customize the Control Center Utility settings. Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click Menu. The options are described below . Wireless Radio On – T urns the wireless LAN adapter radio ON. Wireless Radio Off – T urns the wireless LAN adapter radio OFF . Search & Connect – V iew available wireless networks within range. Wireless Option – Sets your Windows ® XP wireless networking environment. About Control Center The About Control Center menu displays the the software copyright and version information. The Control Center left-click menu is available only when the adapter is set to Station Mode (ST A).
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ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE 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.
72 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4. 1 Intr oduction The ASUS P4R8T motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T erminator 2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout CHA_F AN FLOPPY CD AD1888 AUX USB34 P4R8T IOC_MB PCI Slot 1 Super I/O Flash BIOS A TX Power Connector PS/2 T :Mouse B:Keyboard SEC_IDE A TX12V P ARALLEL PORT VGA1 Mic In Line In Line Out BUZZER Socket 478 CLRTC PRI_IDE CPU_F AN 24.89cm (9.8in) 20.06cm (7.9in) DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) AGP1 USB2.0 T : USB1 B: USB2 T op: RJ-45 VIA VT6202 USB56 RTL 8201BL SB_PWR P ANEL BA T FP_AUDIO SPDIF OUT MDC CIR_CON J1 LCD_P ANEL AT I IXP200 AT I RS300
73 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 4.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) 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, which include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery . T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn 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 R TC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. P4R8T ® P4R8T Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 12 23
74 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.4 Internal connector s This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 19 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) The USB34 header is connected to the USB_2 connector in the front panel I/O daughterboard. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) The SPDIF_OUT is connected to the SPDIF_OUT2 connector in the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the optical S/PDIF port. P4R8T ® P4R8T USB Connector USB Power USBP2– USBP2 GND NC USB Power USBP3– USBP3 GND 15 61 0 USB34 P4R8T ® P4R8T Digital Audio Connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF OU T
75 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 4. Optional modem connector (10-1 pin MDC) This interface connects to the JP2 connector on the optional modem module. P4R8T ® P4R8T MDC Connector MDC 1 PHONE AC_SYNC AC_SDIN1 GND MDC_BITCLK GND 3VSB AC_RST# AC_SDOUT 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports. Connect this interface to the J1 connector in the front panel I/O daughterboard. P4P8T ® P4P8T Front Panel Audio Connector FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR 5V A AGND
76 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 5. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the Ultra A T A100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’ s blue connector to the IDE connector , then connect the gray connector to a secondary master device (optical drive) and the black connector to the Ultra A T A100 primary master device (hard disk drive). Configure the hard disk drive and the optical drive as primary/secondary master device by adjusting their jumper settings. Refer to their respective documentation for details. P4R8T ® P4R8T IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red marking s (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE PIN 1 PRI_IDE 6. 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. P4R8T ® P4R8T Internal Audio Connectors AUX(White) CD(Black ) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra A T A cable connector . This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. For Ultra A T A133 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable.
77 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system P4R8T ® P4R8T A TX Power Connector 3.3V olts -12.0V olts Ground Power Supply O n Ground Ground Ground -5.0 V olts 5.0 V olts 5.0 V olts Power Good 12.0V olts 3.3 V olts 3.3 V olts Ground 5.0 V olts Ground 5.0 V olts Ground 5V Standby A TX12V A TXPWR 12V DC COM 12V DC COM 8. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 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 fit completely . See page 39 for details on the power supply unit. 7. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Connect one end of the cable to the motherboard, then connect the other end to the floppy disk drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4R8T ® P4R8T Floppy Disk Drive Connector FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings o n the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1
78 Chapter 4: Motherboard info P4R8T ® P4R8T IOC_MB Connector ® CGAEX COM1 GAME IOC_DC 10. 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. 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN) 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. Insuf ficient air flow within the system can damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P4R8T ® P4R8T 12-V olt Cooling Fan Power CHA_F AN GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V CPU_F AN
79 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 12. System panel connector (8-1 pin P ANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. P4R8T ® P4R8T System Panel Connector * Requires an A TX power supply . PLED PWR Power LED Ground A TX Power Switch* PLED– IDE_LED IDE_LED– IDE_LED P ANEL • Power LED Lead This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • A TX Power Switch This connector connects a switch that controls the system power . Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP , or ON and SOFT OFF , depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than four seconds turns the system OFF . 1 1. USB card reader connector (10-1 pin USB56) This connector supports the storage card reader . Connect one end of the storage card reader cable to pins 1-5 of this connector , as shown. P4R8T ® USB56 1 5 6 10 GND USBP3 USBP3- USB Power NC GND USBP2 USBP2- USB Power P4R8T USB Card Reader Connector
80 Chapter 4: Motherboard info • IDE LED Lead This 2-pin connector supplies power to the hard disk drive activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up.
81 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
82 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. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST .) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) Refer to the corresponding section for each utility . 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press <Enter> . Windows ® 98SE/ME environment a. From your Windows ® desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer . b. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window . c. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Create Disk... button. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk when prompted. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. • 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 AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. •A working BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. Use this file only when you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility .
83 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start . 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename] where “filename” can be any user-provided filename of not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. Press the <Enter> key . A:\>afudos /oBIOSOLD.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Main filename Extension name The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
84 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename.rom> where “filename.rom” means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the booßtable floppy disk. 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file. When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /oBIOSOLD.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> 5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy diskette. AFUDOS also allows you to copy the original BIOS file to a floppy diskette. T o update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier . Write down the BIOS filename to a piece of paper . Y ou need to type the e xact BIOS filename at the prompt.
85 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 6. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 5. Press <Enter>. The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4r8t.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /ip4r8t.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\>
86 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily 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 is built into the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST). T o update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4R8T .ROM . Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. T o launch EZ Flash, press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4R8T .ROM file is found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “p4r8t.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... • If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message “ Floppy not found! ” appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error message “ P4R8T .ROM not found! ”is displayed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
87 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, if the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. T o recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original, or the latest, BIOS file for this motherboard ( P4R8T .ROM ). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a dif ferent filename (e.g. P4R8T1 1.ROM ), rename it to P4R8T .ROM . The BIOS update process continues when the P4R8T .ROM is found. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “p4r8t.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R8T .ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you can also use this disk to restore the BIOS. See section “5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.” DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
88 Chapter 5: BIOS setup T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file “p4r8t.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! The system automatically checks the CD-ROM if there is no floppy disk in the drive. 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. Make sure that the optical drive is set as secondary master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD. 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears.
89 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. 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). T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX . See page 46 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system. T o update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next .
90 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you select the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save , then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 3. If you select Updating BIOS from the Internet , select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select . Click Next .
91 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.2 BIOS Setup progr am This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) 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 make changes to 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 stores the Setup utility . When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (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>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Y ou can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two fail. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. The BIOS software is constantly being updated, so the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
92 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu, 09/27/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5.2.3 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. Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fields Menu items Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another .
93 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting 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 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu means that the item has a sub-menu. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 5.2.6 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. Y ou cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o 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 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 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 Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main menu items Scroll bar Pop-up window
94 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 System T ime [xx:xx:xxxx] This item allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] This item allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 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.] System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu, 09/27/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
95 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary 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. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMAR T monitoring). These values are not user- configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [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 (A T API 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] 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 T ransfer) [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] Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : Maxtor 6Y080L0 Size : 81.9GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Smart Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system.
96 Chapter 5: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMAR T Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 11/17/03 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Speed : 2400MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB
97 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Instant Music Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
98 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Radio Region [Europe] Allows you to select the radio region for the radio module. Configuration options: [USA] [Europe] [Japan] [East Europe]. Instant Music Coniguration Instant Music [Enabled] Radio Region [Europe] Disable/Enable Instant Music feature. • When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled. See page 53 for details on the Instant Music feature. • The following item appears only if you enable the Instant Music option. This item appears only on Commercial Deluxe and Deluxe models. By default, the radio region of the ASUS FM radio module is set to Europe . If you purchased the T erminator 2 system outside Europe ( USA or Japan ), you must change the radio region in the BIOS setup to receive FM radio signals.
99 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to activate the CPU Internal Thermal control feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer : Intel(R) Brand String : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Frequency : 2400MHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 8 KB Cache L2 : 512 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status : Locked Ratio Actual Value : 18 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for NB.
100 Chapter 5: BIOS setup NorthBridge Configuration Init. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Init. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to select DRAM CAS speed. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of the onboard graphics controller memory use. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [None]
101 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system SouthBridge Configuration AC97 Audio Device [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] MC97 Audio Device [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem device. If a modem is detected, the onboard modem controller is enabled; if no modem is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 OHCI controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 EHCI controller . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. 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] AC97 Audio Device [Auto] MC97 Modem Device [Auto] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Enabled] USB 2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto]
102 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] [Disabled] Parallel Port Mode [EPP ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP ECP] EPP V ersion [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP . Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP . Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Game port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [EPP ECP] EPP Version [1.9] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
103 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the MIDI port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300/330] 5.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 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. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Plug and Play OS [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] IRQ3 [Available] IRQ4 [Available] IRQ5 [Available] IRQ7 [Available] IRQ9 [Available] IRQ10 [Available] IRQ11 [Available] IRQ14 [Available] IRQ15 [Available] Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Latency T imer [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 [Y es] When set to [Y es], 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: [No] [Y es]
104 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly . Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [A vailable] When set to [Available], 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: [A vailable] [Reserved]
105 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1&S3] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S1&S3] 5.5.2 Repost V ideo on S3 Resume [Y es] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Y es] [No] 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [S1&S3] Repost Video on S3 Resume [Yes] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
106 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] Power On with PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On with PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour , R TC Alarm Minute, and R TC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power on with PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power on with PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] [Power OFF]: the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Power ON]: the system goes on after an AC power loss.
107 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system SMART Q-Fan Function [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more ef ficient system operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.5.6 Hardware Monitor MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU T emperature [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] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [36°C/96.5°F] CPU Temperature [44°C/111°F] CPU Fan Speed [5234RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [1.808V] 3.3V Voltage [3.376V] 5V Voltage [5.080V] 12V Voltage [11.977V] SMART Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Fan Auto Mode Start Temp [30°C] Fan Auto Mode Full Speed Temp [70°C] CPU temperature. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error . Enter Power setup menu for details”. Y ou will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.
108 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Fan Auto Mode Start V oltage [5.0V] This item allows you to select the voltage for the auto start fan feature. The fan starts when the system reaches the specified voltage. Configuration options: [4.0V] [4.5V] [5.0V] [5.5V] [6.0V] Fan Auto Mode Start T emp [30ºC] Select the temperature for the auto start fan feature. The fan starts when the system reaches the specified temperature. Configuration options: [25ºC]...[75ºC] Fan Auto Mode Full Speed T emp [70ºC] Select the temperature for the fan to rotate in full speed. The fan switches to full speed when the system reaches the specified temperature. Configuration options: [25ºC]...[75ºC] The following items appear only when the Smart Q-Fan Function item is set to Enabled.
109 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in your system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [First Floppy Drive] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S340] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. 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 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
110 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off] W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hit ‘DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 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: [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] 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.
111 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 5.6.3 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 Change User Password Clear User Password <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable 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 . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a Supervisor Password : 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, 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 succesfully set your password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed . T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “ Password Uninstalled” appears. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
112 Chapter 5: BIOS setup After you set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password. 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 prevents user access to the Setup utility . View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and T ime. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a User Password : 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box 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 T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.3 “Jumper” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
113 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system The message “ Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed . T o change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
114 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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. 5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit & 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 [Y es] to save changes and exit. 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. 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. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes while exiting.
115 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system 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 [Y es] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 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 [Y es] to load the default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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A-1 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system MODE Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the IEEE 802.1 1b channels for the wireless LAN adapter .
A-2 Appendix Channel Center Channel Center Frequency Frequency 1 2.412 GHz 8 2.447 GHz 2 2.417 GHz 9 2.452 GHz 3 2.422 GHz 10 2.457 GHz 4 2.427 GHz 1 1 2.462 GHz 5 2.432 GHz 12 2.467 GHz 6 2.437 GHz 13 2.472 GHz 7 2.442 GHz 14 2.484 GHz W ireless L AN adapter channels The IEEE 802.1 1b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. Each channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the center frequencies of each channel. The number of channels available for the wireless LAN adapter varies by country/region. Refer to the table below to determine the number of channels available in your location. Country/Region (Regulating Body) A vailable Channels Australia (ACA) Channels 1 to 13 Belgium (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Bulgaria (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Canada (CSA/cUL 950 3rd Edition) Channels 1 to 1 1 China (MII) Channels 1 to 1 1 Cyprus (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Czech Republic (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Denmark (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Finland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 France (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Germany (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Greece (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Hong Kong (OFT A) Channels 1 to 13 Hungary (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Iceland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 (continued on the next page) If several Wi-Fi devices are operating in the same vicinity , the distance between the center frequencies of channels used must be at least 25MHz to avoid interference.
A-3 ASUS T erminator 2 barebone system Channels 1, 6 and 1 1 are independent and do not overlap each other . We recommended that you tune your wireless LAN adapter to these channels. Country/Region (Regulating Body) A vailable Channels Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Italy (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Japan (TELEC) Channels 1 to 14* Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Channels 1 to 13 Mexico Channels 9 to 1 1 Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 New Zealand (PTC) Channels 1 to 13 Norway (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Saudi Arabia Channels 1 to 13 Singapore Channels 1 to 13 South Korea (KS) Channels 1 to 13 Spain (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Sweden (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Switzerland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 T aiwan (DGT) Channels 1 to 1 1 T urkey (TT AS) Channels 1 to 13 United Kingdom (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 United States (FCC) Channels 1 to 1 1 *Channel 14 only allows 1 to 2 Mbps data transmission rate.
A-4 Appendix