® DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment PC AB-V10 User Guide
E1629 Revised Edition V4 May 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii System package contents ............................................................... x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Welcome! .......................................
Table of contents 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD ....................................... 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 3-3 3.3.3 Utilities menu ........................................................ 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information .................................... 3-6 3.3.5 Other information .................................................
Table of contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 4-6 System memory ................................................................. 4-7 Jumper ............................................................................... 4-8 Connectors ......................................................................... 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Managing and updating your BIOS ....................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Safeguards Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS DiGiMatrix. 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 chapters: viii 1. Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix.
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: 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. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
System package contents Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items. 1. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with • • • 2. Cables • • • • • 3. ASUS P4SQ motherboard DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive 7-in-1 storage card reader Universal power adapter and cable (100V-240V) HDTV cable Audio/video cable Video out cable Audio out cable Accessories • • Radio antenna Remote controller 4. DiGiMatrix support CD 5.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix! The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard, DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs. DiGiMatrix comes with a slim optical drive, TV and FM tuner, 4-slot card reader, wireless LAN adapter, and 6-channel digital audio in a compact and stylish casing.
4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and time. See page 1-8 for details. 5. System power button. Press this button to turn the system on and enter the DiGiMatrix operating system. 6. System volume dial. Turn this dial clockwise to increase the system volume or counterclockwise to decrease the system volume. In Audio DJ mode, press the system volume dial to mute sound. 7. Remote sensor.
12. NEXT button. Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In CD/HD mode, selects the next audio track/file. In Radio mode, selects the next preset station. In Playlist mode, selects the next available audio source. 1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive, storage card slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. Flip down the front panel door to open. Refer to the illustration on the right.
16. Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on the drive tray, and turns off when you remove the disc. The LED flashes when data is being read from or written to the disc. 17. STOP/EJECT button. Press this button to eject the disc loading tray. 18. Emergency eject pinhole. The emergency eject pinhole allows you to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does not work due to power failure or software problems.
1.4 Rear panel The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 10 2 3 4 11 5 12 13 14 6 15 7 8 16 9 17 1. Radio antenna port. This port connects the FM antenna. 2. 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. 3. Line Out port.
13. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. DVI port. This port connects a DVI-enabled flat screen or LCD monitor using a DVI cable. 15. HDTV/TV port. This port connects a high-definition television (HDTV) or a regular TV set using the supplied HDTV, audio/video, or video out cable. 16. 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. 17. PS/2 keyboard port.
1.6 LED panel The DiGiMatrix LED panel displays different system information depending on the system mode. HD CD FM 00 00:00 — VOLUME + Time - The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when DiGiMatrix is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the DiGiMatrix operating system to adjust the time. HD CD FM 00 18:30 Audio DJ The LED panel displays the playlist number when Audio DJ is set to HD mode.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system. Basic components to install 1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the DiGiMatrix system.
2.3 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 3 3 2 2 4. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift. Set the top cover aside.
2.4 Installing a hard disk drive The DiGiMatrix system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 2. Use the hand slot to slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Lift the metal cover after the side hooks are disengaged from the HDD tray rail and optical drive shield.
3. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 4. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector. 5. Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes (two at the side and two at the bottom). Insert the side metal tacks before inserting the bottom metal tacks. 6. Secure the drive with two side screws. 3 6 4 5 Metal tacks (To side of the drive) 7.
8. Secure the metal cover with screws that you removed earlier. 8 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4SQ motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor. To install a CPU: 1. Loosen the CPU fan screws. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 3. Lift the CPU fan. 1 3 2 The DiGiMatrix system comes with a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
4. Remove the chassis fan and heatsink assembly bracket screw on the rear panel. 5. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the chassis fan connector. 6. Move the chassis fan and heatsink assembly slightly toward the direction of the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis. Lift the chassis fan and heatsink assembly. 7. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 8.
11. Reinstall the chassis fan and heatsink assembly. Align the bracket screw hole with the rear panel screw hole. 11 12. Secure the chassis fan and heatsink assembly with the screw you removed earlier. 12 13 13. Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector. Refer to page 4-11 for the location of the chassis fan connector. 14. Reinstall the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink. Fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard. 15. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
2.6 Installing 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 PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. Follow these steps to install a DDR DIMM. 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2 1 2 3. 4. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
2.7 Replacing the top cover After installing the components, follow these instructions to replace the top cover. 1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the top cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel cover tabs. 2. Lower the rear edge of the top cover as shown. Tabs 1 2 3. Push the top cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 4. Secure the top cover with two screws that you removed earlier.
2.8 Connecting cables The DiGiMatrix package includes a universal power adapter (100V - 240V) and various cables to connect devices such as television, video recorder, and audio system. The following sections describe how to connect these cables and devices to the system. 2.8.1 Power adapter and cable The power adapter and cable allows you to use your DiGiMatrix in any location regardless of the power voltage. To connect the power adapter and power cable: 1.
2.8.2 Radio antenna Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port. Radio antenna Place the radio antenna at an elevated location to achieve better reception. 2.8.3 Audio/Video cable This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). To connect the Audio/Video cable: 1. Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port. 2. Connect the Audio/Video cable S-Video output plug to the S-Video port of your video casette recorder.
2.8.5 HDTV cable This cable connects a high-definition TV (HDTV). To connect a high-definition TV: 1. Insert the HDTV cable plug to the HDTV port. 2. Connect the HDTV cable red, green, and blue jacks to the HDTV RCA input ports. 1 2 You may also connect a regular TV set using the HDTV cable by connecting the blue jack to the video input port of the TV set. The TV set receives only video signals from the DiGiMatrix system. HDTV 2.8.6 Audio out cable This cable connects a 6-channel audio system.
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Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The DiGiMatrix system 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. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Powering up DiGiMatrix has two power buttons located in the front panel.
3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD into your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an item to install 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. 3.3.
AD1980 SoundMAX® Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax® application. See page 3-13 for details. SiS PCI LAN Driver This item installs the SiS PCI LAN driver. 3Com Gigabit LAN (3C940) Driver This item installs the 3Com Gigabit LAN driver. SiS Mini IDE Driver This item installs the SiS Mini IDE driver. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the USB 2.0 driver. ITE Remote Controller driver This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix remote controller.
3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB Card Reader Tool This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix 4-slot card reader. 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. See page 3-9 for details.
Audio DJ This item installs the Audio DJ feature and Music Wizard utility. The Music Wizard utility allows you to save MP3 playlists to your HDD and play them using the Audio DJ feature. See page 3-16 for details on Music Wizard and page 3-19 for details on Audio DJ. ASUS Screensaver This item installs the ASUS screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.
3.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 3.4.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility 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). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update. 1.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. The BIOS ROM information is displayed. Click Flash to update the BIOS. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
3.4.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vital system information such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer, including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the system temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the system’s fan rotations.
Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the DiGiMatrix temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your DiGiMatrix for future reference. Information tab Hard Drive Shows the used and free space of the DiGiMatrix’ hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the DiGiMatrix, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility tab Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
3.4.3 Multi-channel audio feature The ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Setting to multi-channel audio After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature. 1.
8. After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play Test Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. Audio path indicator The Play Test Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing. 9. Click the Close button when done. 10. The MIDI Music Synthesizer tab allows you to select a setting for the MIDI. 11. Click the Synthesizer Default Set drop-down menu to display a list of options.
Adjusting the volume settings 1. After rebooting the system, click on the volume control icon on the Windows® taskbar to display the Volume Control window. 2. Click the Volume Control Advanced button. The Advanced Controls for Volume Control window appears. To achieve 6-channel audio capability when playing DVDs, check the boxes opposite AC3 SPDIF and PCM SPDIF. Click Close. Adjusting the microphone settings 1.
3.4.4 Music Wizard The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. See next section for the Audio DJ feature. The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix package. Refer page 3-5 to install Music Wizard. Launching Music Wizard Launch the Music Wizard utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > O2Micro Music Wizard > Music Wizard.
To create a playlist: 1. Locate the MP3 files you wish to add to the playlist. 2. Select the MP3 file, then click Select to add the file. 3. Click OK when done. To create a folder: 1. Locate the folder with the MP3 files. 2. Select the folder, then click Select. Click Unselect to remove the folder. 3. Click OK when done. You may also drag and drop MP3 files to the Selected Files window to add more files to the playlist. Saving your playlist or folder When prompted, save the playlist or the folder.
Click a playlist icon to view all MP3 files saved on that playlist or folder. Editing your playlist or folder To add/remove a file to/from a playlist: 1. Select a playlist, then click Edit. 2. Select the file you wish to add from the Existing Files window, then click Select. Click OK when done. To remove a file, select the file from the Selected Files window, then click Unselect. A confirmation window appears. Click OK to remove the file from the playlist.
3.5 Audio DJ Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play MP3 files from your hard disk drive, audio CD/DVD, or tune into a FM radio station without entering the DiGiMatrix operating system. Use the audio buttons in the front panel or the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ window. You must install Audio DJ from the support CD to use this feature. See page 3-6.
3.5.1 Selecting an audio source The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status. To select an audio source: 1. Press the STOP ( ) button until the Player Status displays Playlist Mode. 2. Press the STOP ( ) button again, or the controller to select another audio source. button on the remote 3.5.
3.5.4 Tuning into an FM radio station To tune into an FM station: 1. Select Radio FM Device as your audio source. 2. Scan the radio frequency by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. The scanning stops when a station is detected. The LED panel displays the radio frequency. 3. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button or the remote controller to select a preset station, if any. buttons on the CD/DVD Device 1 Radio FM Device play media : radio FM Player Status : Playlist Mode 3.5.
3.6 ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the DiGiMatrix multimedia features. The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. 3.6.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater Place the ASUS Home Theater CD into the optical drive to start installation. The initial installation window appears. Click Next. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. When prompted, select the program folder where you intend to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons.
The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Reboot your computer after the installation is completed. To launch the ASUS Home Theater, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater. Configuring Home Theater in Windows® To configure Home Theater settings in Windows®: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater Config. A Configuration window appears. 2.
3.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the DiGiMatrix. Home Theater lets you watch TV, play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files or browse pictures from the same interface. This flexibility allows you to switch from one entertainment mode to another without opening different entertainment applications. Below is the ASUS Home Theater main window.
Snapshot Record Volume up Volume down Mute Channel up Channel down Next Forward Rewind/ Replay Previous Play Pause Stop The control panel Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below. Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another.
5.6.3 Entertainment modes TV Home Theater lets you to watch TV on your DiGiMatrix system. The TV window has six sub-menus. Change the TV channel by clicking the Channel buttons on the control panel or the or on the remote controller. On initial use, Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV channels. Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan to view the available channels. See “Settings” on page 3-29 for details.
Instant Replay The Home Theater TV has an instant replay capability that lets you replay a portion of a recorded program. Click the REWIND/REPLAY button to activate the instant replay feature. You may only use this feature when watching a recorded program or while recording a TV program. Guide Click the Guide button to open the TitanTV website. TitanTV is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users to record and watch TV right from the guide. Visit the Titan TV website for details.
Schedule The Schedule option allows you to set a schedule to record a TV program. To add a recording schedule, click . Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the Windows® My Videos folder. Home Theater records TV programs in MPEG file format. Add schedule To create a recording schedule: 1. Select the recording settings including the channel, frequency, start date/hour/ minute, duration and record quality. 2. Click Finish when done.
Channel Surfing To surf for available channels in your location: 1. Click the Channel Surfing button. 2. Click a channel to preview in the mode display. 3. Double-click a channel to display. Settings To change the TV settings: 1. Click the Settings button. 2. Select the TV source (Cable/ Antenna), input source (TV/ S-Video/Composite), and record quality (Good/Better/Best). Click the side arrows to view available options. 3. Click the to return to the TV main window.
Radio Home Theater lets you tune in and listen to an FM radio station. Click Radio on the Home Theater main window. The Radio window appears. Click Autoscan to view available FM stations in your location. Select a station from the list to start listening. Organize the FM stations by name or frequency using the Sort By Name/ Frequency buttons. You may also customize your station list using the the Add/Remove Station buttons.
Pictures The Pictures window lets you view and print pictures saved in the Windows® My Pictures folder. Sort your pictures by clicking the Sort By Name/Date buttons. Click Print Picture to print a selected picture. You may also zoom or rotate the pictures using the control panel buttons. Click the PLAY button to start a slideshow. Click to start slideshow Rotate Right Rotate Left Zoom Out Zoom In Customizing slideshows To customize your picture slideshow: 1. Click the Settings button. 2.
Click View to display a snapshot of the video clips. Sort your video clips by clicking the Sort By Name/Date buttons. DVD/VCD Watch a movie with the DVD/VCD player. Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the Play button. The Settings button is enabled only when a DVD/VCD is inserted to the optical drive. Click Settings to adjust the DVD/VCD player properties. Audio Language. Select the DVD audio language. You may select an audio language if the DVD supports multilanguage audio.
Setup The Setup button allows you to configure Home Theater and the multimedia windows. Home Theater settings This window lets you configure general Home Theater settings. Hide Date and Time. Allows you to display or hide the date and time. Full Screen Control. Allows you to select full screen control. Full Screen Delay. Allows you to set the time for full screen delay. Click Next to display the TV settings window or Close to return to the main window.
Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow. Click Next to display the DVD settings window or Close to return to the main window. DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. See page 3-32 for DVD/VCD settings. Click Finish to return to the main window. Closing Home Theater Click the button anytime to display the close window. Close - Click this button to exit Home Theater and return to the Windows® desktop.
3.7 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter The DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless LAN adapter allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers making it a perfect solution for your home or small office network. 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.
3.7.1 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver To install the Wireless LAN adapter driver and the Control Center utility in your DiGiMatrix system: 1. Insert the DiGiMatrix support CD to the optical drive. 2. In the Drivers window, Click the ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver item. An installation window appears. 3. Click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver to begin installation. 3.7.
3.7.4 Setup Wizard After configuring the wireless option, the Setup Wizard window appears. Click Next. The setup wizard windows may vary on different operating systems. Selecting the wireless LAN adapter operating mode The default setting of the wireless LAN adapter is Station Mode in an Infrastructure type network. The first time you run the setup wizard, it scans for available access points (AP) in your location and automatically selects the AP with the best signal.
If the AP you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enter the WEP keys. Refer to “Config-Encryption Tab” on page 3-54 for WEP encryption settings. Click Next when done. Obtain the WEP keys from the network administrator. The WEP keys of the wireless LAN adapter and the selected AP must be identical to establish connection. When connected, the wizard displays information on the wireless network to which the adapter is associated.
Select automatic IP settings if your network supports automatic IP address assignment. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. Click Next when done. The TCP/IP configuration window appears when you run the setup wizard on Windows® 98SE/ME/2000. The window also appears in Windows® XP OS if the wireless LAN adapter is not bridged to other network connections and has a disabled ICS function. The wireless LAN adapter setup is complete.
Creating your own wireless LAN (Soft AP and Ad-hoc modes) When prompted, assign an SSID (Network Name) to the soft access point (AP) or wireless LAN network (Ad-hoc) you wish to create, then select a radio channel that you wish to use in communicating with other wireless devices. Click Next to continue. Check Data encryption (WEP enabled) to secure your soft AP or wireless LAN network with a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Click Next.
The wizard displays the settings of the created soft AP or wireless LAN network including the operating mode, SSID, channel, and WEP encryption information. If you created a Soft AP, click Next to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). See “Internet Connection Sharing” section on page 3-66. When the wireless LAN adapter is set to Ad-hoc mode, click Next to configure the TCP/IP settings. Refer to the “Station Mode” section on page 3-60 for TCP/IP configuration.
When prompted, enter the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN you obtained from the network administrator. Click Next. If the hidden wireless LAN you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enable data encyption. Check the Data encryption box, the click next. Obtain the WEP keys from the network administrator. The wireless LAN adapter and the hidden wireless LAN WEP keys must be identical to establish connection.
The wizard displays the hidden wireless network information where the wireless LAN adapter is associated. Click Next to set the TCP/IP settings. Select automatic IP settings if your network supports automatic assignment of IP address. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. Click Next when done. The wireless LAN adapter setup is complete. Click Finish to close the setup wizard.
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the wireless LAN adapter in Soft AP mode, the wizard prompts you to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS is a networking feature that allows several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. Follow these instructions to setup ICS. 1. Select whether your computer connects to the Internet or not. Click Next.
2. When prompted, select whether your computer connects to the Internet directly or through another computer or residential gateway. Click Next. Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway If your computer connects to the Internet through another computer or residential gateway: 1. Select the network adapter you are using to connect to the host computer or residential gateway. Click Next. 2. Select the network adapters that connect to other computers in your home network, if any.
3. The wizard creates a network bridge between your wired (LAN) and wireless (wireless LAN adapter) network connections. Click Next. Network bridge is a process of connecting several wired or wireless LAN segments. See page 3-70 for details. 4. Click Yes when an Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appear. 5. A warning dialog box appears. Click OK. 6. The wizard displays the wired and wireless network connections to be added in a network bridge based on your configuration.
7. The Network Connections window appears. Select the network connections to be bridged. Press the key while clicking the network connections icons to select multiple connections. Right-click on any selected network icon to open a drop-down menu. Select Bridge Connections. 8. The selected network connections are bridged. 9. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. 10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard.
Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your computer connects directly to the Internet: 1. Select the number of IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. The wizard will instruct you to enable ICS or create a network bridge if you are assigned two or more IP addresses. 2. The setup wizard automatically selects your broadband network connection. Check Enable Firewall to secure your network from unauthorized access. Click Next. 3.
2. If your computer connects to the internet via another computer or residential gateway, follow steps 2 to 10 of the “Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway” section on pages 3-45 to 3-47. Follow the steps in the “Direct Internet connection” section on page 3-48 if your computer directly connects to the Internet. Dial-up modem Follow these instructions to enable ICS if you are using a modem and a regular or ISDN phone line. 1.
3.7.5 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 indicator of signal quality and Internet connection.
Wireless LAN Card Settings Tabbed property sheets Property window 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.
Rescan button - Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality. Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. See “Config-Basic Tab” on the next page. Search and Connect button - Click to view all wireless networks within the range of your system. Clicking this button opens the Site Survey window. See page 3-57.
Status - Ping Tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of the host computer with another computer in the network. To ping a connection: 1. Type 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.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. 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.
All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys to communicate with each other or with an access point. Two 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.
Config - Soft AP 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/STA Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode. Select Station Mode if you wish 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.
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. Type - wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. STA indicates an Ad-hoc network type.
Command icons Apply. Click to apply the changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration and settings. OK. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel. Click to cancel any changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration or settings. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window. Help. Click to display the help menu. Help Menu The Control Center utility has a Help menu to guide you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities.
About Control Center The About Control Center menu displays the the software copyright and version information. Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click Menu. The options are described below. Wireless Radio On – Turns the wireless LAN adapter radio ON. Wireless Radio Off – Turns the wireless LAN adapter radio OFF. Search & Connect – Scans available wireless networks within range. Wireless Option – Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment.
3.7.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless Settings utility The Wireless Settings utility allows you to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (STA) or Soft Access Point (Soft AP) mode. In STA mode, your wireless LAN adapter connects to an access point to access a wireless network or the Internet. In Soft AP mode, your wireless LAN adapter transmits and receives signals to and from other Wi-Fi devices in a wireless network.
5. Set the wireless LAN adapter Network Name (SSID). The wireless LAN adapter SSID must be identical with the SSID of the selected AP. Setting the SSID to a null string allows your wireless LAN adapter to connect to any available access point. 6. Click the Encryption tab to set the wireless LAN adapter encryption if the selected AP has an enabled WEP encryption. Refer to the Site Survey window to determine whether the selected AP has an enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) WEP encryption.
Windows® XP OS Do any of the following to set your wireless LAN adapter in station mode. Enter the Wireless Settings utility 1. Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. 2. Click the Config icon in the property window, then select the Soft AP tab. Select Station Mode. 3. The following confirmation dialog box appears when you switch from Soft AP mode to Station Mode. Click Yes. 4.
Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP) You may set the wireless LAN adaptercard in soft access point mode. In soft AP, wireless LAN adapter can support up to 31 wireless clients in a home or small office network. System requirements Before setting your wireless LAN adapter as soft AP, make sure your system meets the following requirements: • Windows® XP operating system Wireless clients in home or small office network must have: • An installed IEEE 802.
Use the Change Mode menu 1. Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode. 2. Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK. 3. The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the Windows® taskbar. Other Soft AP settings When in Soft AP mode, two additional tabbed property sheets are added to the Status settings of the Wireless Settings utility.
Event Log The Event Log tab displays detected system events including the date and time of the event and event type. Click Clear Log to clear the event log window.
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ICS is a Windows® XP feature allowing several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. With ICS, other wireless clients in a home or small office network rely on the wireless LAN adapter for Internet access. Enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) after setting the wireless LAN adapter on Soft AP mode.
Connect to the Internet using a broadband or a dial-up connection that requires an account If the host computer with the wireless LAN adapter connects to the Internet using a broadband or dial-up connection that requires an account, create a broadband (PPPoE) or dial-up network connection using the Windows® XP Network Connections window before enabling ICS. To create a broadband connection: 1.
5. Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. 6. Depending on your network connection, select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password or Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next. 7. Enter the ISP name, then click Next. 8. Enter the user name and password assigned by your ISP, then check all settings below the user name and password fields. Click Next.
9. Click Finish when the wizard completes creating the connection. 10. The Network Connections window displays the created connection. Return to the Wireless Settings utility. Select the created connection from the Available Network Connections, then drag it to the Internet field. Refer to the steps on page 3-66 to enable ICS.
Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may use the network bridge function to connect several LAN segments. A LAN segment is a physical connection between a host computer and a client computer. Network bridging is a cost-effective method of connecting LAN segments since it does not require expensive hardwares such as routers and technical expertise for configuring Internet protocol (IP) addresses. Network bridge is essential in enabling ICS among wireless clients in a home network.
5. Select the network connections to be bridged. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to select. Right-click on any selected network icon to open a drop-down menu. Select Bridge Connections. 6. Wait while the selected network connections are bridged. 7. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. Only LAN connections may be bridged with the wireless LAN adapter.
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This chapter gives information about the P4SQ motherboard that came with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Introduction The ASUS P4SQ motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.
1 Secondary IDE connector. This connects the DiGiMatrix subsystem for additional data storage. 2 CPU socket. This 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket is for the Intel® Pentium®4/Celeron (Northwood) processor with 533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 4 North bridge controller.
4-4 12 Mini PCI slot. The Mini PCI slot supports Mini PCI cards. The P4SQ motherboard has two parallel Mini PCI slots located on both sides of the motherboard. A TV/FM tuner card is installed on the top Mini PCI slot. A wireless network interface card is installed on the bottom Mini PCI slot. 13 South bridge controller.
4.3 Motherboard layout SEC_IDE 27.2cm (10.
4.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron Northwood processor. Gold Arrow P4SQ P4SQ Socket 478 Refer to page 2-6 for CPU installation procedures.
4.5 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 104 Pins 80 Pins P4SQ P4SQ 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the two DIMM sockets. Refer to page 2-9 for DIMM installation procedures.
4.6 Jumper This section describes and illustrates the jumper on the motherboard. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery.
4.7 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. USB 2.0 header (5-1 pin USB5) The USB5 header connects to the 4-pin J3 connector on the TV/FM tuner card installed on the Mini PCI slot. USB5 P4SQ GND USB+ USB+5V P4SQ USB2.0 Connector 2.
3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA133 master device (hard disk drive). Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraATA cable connector.
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) Two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND P4SQ P4SQ 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
6. IDE power connector (4-pin IDEPWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable. This connector supplies power to the hard disk drive and the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/ DVD-RW drive. P4SQ P4SQ IDE Power Connector 7. +5V GND GND +12V IDEPWR Front panel LED connector (6-pin LED_CON) The front panel LED connector is for the power, HDD activity and card reader activity LEDs. P4SQ LED_CON CARDER LED H.D.
8. Encoder connector (6-1 pin EC_CON) COMA GND COMB This connector is for the ASUS proprietary encoder board that controls the system volume. P4SQ P4SQ Encoder Connector 9. GND Mute EC_CON Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) +5V VREFOUT GND SURR_L SURR_R This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports.
10. Power switch connector (2-pin PWRSW) This connects to the the system power switch button on the DiGiMatrix front panel. PWRSW P4SQ P4SQ Power Switch Connector 11. Audio DJ panel connector (10-1 pin A_DJPANEL) SCANRW SCANFW STOP# PLAY PB The Audio DJ panel connector is for the ASUS proprietary Audio DJ panel that supports the front panel audio buttons and IR reception.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original BIOS to a USB flash disk or floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the original BIOS later. You can manage and update the BIOS setup of the DiGiMatrix system using the ASUS EZ Flash and the ASUS Update utilities. The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.
4. Insert the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the new BIOS file into a USB port or a USB floppy disk drive. You will receive the error message, “WARNING! Device not ready.” if you proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive or without the USB flash disk. 5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.
5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM 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 may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable power management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the operating system. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program.
General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See “5.7 Exit Menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date).
A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program.
5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters.
[User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual] Cylinders This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device.
5.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.
5.4 Advanced menu CPU Speed [Manual] This parameter allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select [Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually. Configuration options: [Manual] [2000MHz] [2667MHz] The CPU speed parameter is non-configurable when you install a locked CPU.
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
5.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
SDRAM RAS Active Time [7T] This item controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] This item allows you to select the SDRAM lead-off time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [1T] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This item allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Display Select [CRT+DVI] This field allows you to set the display output for the DiGiMatrix system. Configuration options: [CRT+DVI] [CRT+TV] Before selecting [CRT+DVI] as display output, set the TV Type item to [S-Video] and the TV Out Function to [NTSC]. TV Type [S-Video] This item allows you to select the type of TV that connects to the DiGiMatrix system. Set to [S-Video] if you will connect a TV with S-Video port. Set to [Hi-Vision 1080iTV] if you will connect a high-definition TV.
Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Keep the default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard VIA USB Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA USB controller.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of the other settings on this menu. The [User Defined] option allows you to set the period of inactivity before the system enters suspend mode.
Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Suspend -> Off] [Always On] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features.
5.5.1 Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI modem.
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU/chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields.
5.6 Boot menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields include Removable Device, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device.
Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a nonPnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, keep the default setting [No].
5.7 Exit menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or 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.
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 , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 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.
Appendix Appendix The Appendix provides information on the DiGiMatrix Subsystem, remote controller, optical drive technical specifications, and IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter.
A.1 Subsystem The Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and a second optical drive to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem package includes: • CD-RW drive • IDE cable • DC power cable The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem is purchased separately. A.1.
A.1.2 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis. Set the top cover aside. A.1.
A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix Follow these instructions to connect the Subsystem to the DiGiMatrix. 4 1 5 7 3 6 2 1. Place the Subsystem on top of the DiGiMatrix. 2. Connect one end of the IDE cable to the DiGiMatrix IDE connector. 3. Loosen one top cover screw on the DiGiMatrix, then insert the IDE cable ground terminal into the screw. Tighten the screw. 4. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the Subsystem IDE connector. 5.
A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller The DiGiMatrix remote controller allows you to control DiGiMatrix from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ and ASUS Home Theater windows. A.2.1 Specifications Operating range 5 meters (max) Power Source 2 x “AA” batteries Receiver Built-in infrared receiver A.2.
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Button Radio –– –– –– –– Next preset station Previous preset station –– –– –– Fine tuning (-) Fine tuning (+) Scan frequency down Scan frequency up Volume up Volume down TV –– –– Open TV mode ASUS DiGiMatrix –– Channel up Channel down Pause + Record TV Stop recording Play recorded TV –– –– –– –– Volume up Volume down Volume down Volume up Next track Previous track Change ambience Change ambience Play Stop Pause –– –– –– –– –– Open Music mode Music Volume down Volume up Ne
A-8 0–9 Button Record –– –– –– –– Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Record –– –– –– Full screen Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter –– –– –– –– Mute Pictures Select track Enter Move down Move up Move left Move right –– –– Enter Move down Move up Move left Move right Full screen Open/Close Home Theater –– –– –– –– Mute Music –– Enter Move down Move up Move left Move right Full screen –– –– –– –– Mute Video Clips Return to the entertai
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A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels The IEEE 802.11b 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. Channel Center Frequency Channel Center 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 11 2.462 GHz 5 2.432 GHz 12 2.467 GHz 6 2.437 GHz 13 2.472 GHz 7 2.
Country/Region (Regulating Body) Available Channels Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Japan (TELEC) Channels 1 to 14* Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Channels 1 to 13 Mexico Channels 9 to 11 Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 New Zealand (PTC) Channels 1 to 13 Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 t
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