AB-P2800 Book Size Barebone System User Guide
E1611 Revised Edition V2 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 ........................................................................................... 6 Safety information .......................................................................... 7 About this guide .............................................................................. 8 System package contents ............................................................ 10 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Welcome! ............................................
Table of contents 2.9 Replacing the cover ............................................................. 2.10 Removing and re-installing the foot stand ........................... 2.10.1 Removing the foot stand ....................................... 2.10.2 Re-installing the foot stand .................................... 2.11 Power supply unit information ............................................. 2.11.1 Voltage selector ..................................................... 2.11.
Table of contents 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 5.2.
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.
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 book size barebone 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: 8 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS book size barebone system.
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 book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. ASUS book size barebone system with: • ASUS P4R8L motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • PCMCIA slot • 4-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cables • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA signal cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Support CD 4. User guide 5.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS book size barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including an introduction of the front and rear panels, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system! The ASUS book size barebone system is a union of power, design, and performance built on ASUS technology and innovation. Inside the elegant silver casing is the ASUS P4R8L motherboard that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with up to 800MHz front side bus (FSB), and up to 2GB system memory.
1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive, storage card reader, PCMCIA slot, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. 8 9 Open the front panel doors by mark. pressing the 8. 9. 10 . Press this Reset button button to reset the system. PCMCIA slot . This slot is for a PCMCIA-compliant card. See page 49 for details. 11 17 12 16 15 13 14 10. 4-in-1 card slot . This slot is for a storage cards.
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1. 2. 3. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to select the appropriate voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 42 before adjusting this switch. Power supply unit. This is a 200W power supply unit. . This port S-Video port connects a video cassette recorder, camcorder, or television with S-Video interface.
. This 13. PS/2 keyboard port purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 17 14. Microphone port . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker. 16 15 14 13 15. Line Out port . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 16. Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources.
1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and the CPU fan duct. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components. 4 1 2 6 3 5 7 1. 2. 3. 4. Storage drive assembly PCI riser ASUS P4R8L motherboard Power supply unit 1.6 5. DIMM sockets 6. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 7.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components to the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1 1 1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 3 3. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel until the cover tabs disengage from the chassis.
2.4 Removing the storage drive assembly Removing the storage drive assembly provides you more space when installing the CPU and the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To remove the front cover and storage drive assembly: 1. Lift the front cover hooks outward until they disengage from the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the front cover, then set it aside. 3. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 4. Locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Keep the screws for later use.
2.5 Installing a CPU The P4R8L motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket specifically designed for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. You need to remove the CPU fan duct and heatsink assembly before you could install a CPU. 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly with a fan duct to provide an efficient thermal solution to the system.
If a memory module is installed to the DIMM socket, remove the module first before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly to avoid damaging the DIMM. Refer to page 28 for details on how to remove the memory module(s). 4. Carefully press down the locking lever of the retention bracket. 5. Detach the retention bracket hook from the retention module hole by flipping the locking lever to the direction of the arrow. 6.
9. Slightly lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.5.2 CPU installation To 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. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. Gold mark Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 2.5.
2. 3. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan. 2 Attach the retention bracket hook in the retention module hole. 3 4. Carefully press down the retention bracket locking lever until its hook attaches to the retention module hole. 5. Follow steps 2 to 4 to re-install the second retention bracket. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 4 Install the memory module(s) before re-installing the fan duct. Refer to page 27 for details. 7.
8. Secure the fan duct with two screws you earlier removed. 2.6 Installing memory modules 2.6.1 Overview The system motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to 2GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the DIMM sockets. 104 Pins 80 Pins P4R8L ® P4R8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets For optimum compatibility, it is recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
2.6.3 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Locked retaining clip 2.6.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
2.7 Installing PCI cards In the future, you may need to install PCI cards to the system. The system motherboard has one PCI slot with a pre-installed PCI riser assembly that supports two PCI cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
2. 30 Place the PCI riser asembly on a flat surface. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot you wish to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the PCI card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the PCI card to the PCI riser assembly with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Re-install the PCI riser assembly to the system chassis.
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.8 Installing storage drives The system supports one UltraATA100/66 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive. 2.8.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before installing it in the storage drive assembly. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master device. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Lay the storage drive assembly on its top on a flat surface. 2. Insert an IDE hard disk drive to the drive bay upside down. 2 3.
5. 6. Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the PRI_SIDE or PRI_XWIDE connector on the motherboard. Power plug HDD IDE cable 7 5 For models with a HDD security feature, connect the other end of the IDE cable to the PRI_XWIDE connector on the motherboard. See page 67 for details. 7. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 8.
2.8.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to Serial ATA cable the connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to the SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 68 for the location of the Serial ATA connector. 3.
2.8.3 Installing an optical drive Recommended optical drive dimension You must consider the following optical drive requirements when installing a new optical drive or replacing a defective one. We recommended that you install and use an ASUS optical drive on this system. ↓ ↓ Optical drive buttons The stop/eject button area of the DVD/CD-ROM drive should be less than or equal to 21.9 millimeters from the right edge of the drive. 21.9mm Optical drive tray The optical drive tray door should not exceed 4.
↓ 208mm ↓ ↓ Optical drive cover thickness and length The thickness of the optical drive front panel cover should be less than or equal to 7 millimeters and the length of the drive should be less than or equal to 208 millimeters. 7mm Installing a new optical drive To install a new optical drive: 36 1. Lay the storage drive assembly upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the optical drive to the bay upside down. 3. Push the drive into the bay until their screw holes align. 4.
5. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back Power plug of the optical drive. 6. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE connector. IDE cable 5 6 7. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the drive. 8. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the PRI_SIDE connector on the motherboard.
Replacing or upgrading a pre-installed optical drive In the future, you may need to replace a defective optical drive or upgrade an installed one: 1. Make sure the optical drive you intend to install complies with the recommended dimensions mentioned in page 35 to 36. 2. Lay the storage drive assembly on its top on a flat surface. 3. Remove four screws that secure the optical drive to the bay. Keep the screws for later use. 4. Push the old optical drive out from the bay, then set aside. 5.
2.9 Replacing the cover After installing all system components and re-connecting all cables, replace the system cover by following these instructions. 1. Replace the front panel cover by fastening its hooks to the chassis holes until they fit in place. 2. Position the cover at least two inches from the front panel, then align the cover hooks to the chassis rail. 4. Secure the system cover with the screws you removed earlier. 3 3. Push the system cover toward the front panel until it fits in place.
2.10 Removing and re-installing the foot stand The system comes with a removable foot stand for vertical desktop placement. Follow the instructions to remove or re-install the foot stand. 2.10.1 Removing the foot stand To remove the foot stand: 1. Lay the system upside down on a flat and stable surface. 2. Locate the foot stand lock. 1 Lock 2 3. Use your thumb to push the lock toward the rear panel until the foot stand tabs are released from the chassis holes. 4.
2.10.2 Re-installing the foot stand To re-install the foot stand: 1. Locate six tab holes on the bottom of the chassis. Tab holes 2. 3. Align the foot stand hooks to the chassis holes, then lay the foot stand over the chassis bottom. Hooks Pull the foot stand toward the front panel until it fits in place.
2.11 Power supply unit information The system comes with a 200W power supply unit (PSU). 2.11.1 Voltage selector The PSU has a 115V/230V voltage selector switch located beside the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. The voltage selector is set to 230V by default. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V.
2.11.2 Power supply specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 115V 135V Range 2 180V 230V 265V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 4A max. at 115Vac 2A max. at 230Vac, maximum load Inrush Current 90A max. at 115Vac, full load cold start at 25°C Efficiency 70% min. at nominal input, maximum load Output Characteristics Output Load Range Voltage Regulation Ripple Min Max Min Max Max +5V 0.5A 4.
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Chapter 2: Basic installation
Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter tells you how to turn on the system and install the drivers and utilities from the support CD. This chapter also describes the software applications that the system supports.
3.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS book size barebone 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 book size barebone system. 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 detailed information.
3.2 Powering up The system has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. System power button 3.3 Using the system The following sections illustrate how to use the PCMCIA and storage card reader slots, and the optical drive. 3.3.1 PCMCIA card slot The system comes with a PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) card slot that supports Type I/II PCMCIA cards. The illustration shows how to insert a PCMCIA card.
3.3.2 Storage card slot A 4-in-1 storage card reader comes pre-installed in your ASUS book size barebone system. The storage card reader supports the following storage cards: • • • • SmartMedia Memory Stick® Secure Digital™ MultimediaCard The illustration shows how to insert a storage card to the storage card reader. 3.3.3 Optical drive If your system comes with an installed optical drive, follow these instructions to insert a CD/DVD to the drive. 1. Press the EJECT button of the optical drive. 2.
3.4 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.4.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive.
AD1888 Driver and Application This item installs the AD1888 audio driver and SoundMax® application. See page 57 for details. EME CardBus Driver Click this item to install the driver for the PCMCIA card slot. ATI USB Enhanced Controller Driver This item installs the driver for the onboard USB 2.0 ports. You do not need to install the USB enhanced controller driver if you are using Windows® XP (SP1). 3.4.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that the motherboard supports.
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 75 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®.
3.5 ATI IGP Catalyst™ The ATI IGP Catalyst™ allows easy configuration of your display settings. The ATI IGP Catalyst™ icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar after you installed the ATI All In One drivers. Right or left-click the icon to display a menu. 3.5.1 Left-click menu The left-click menu allows you to select the bits per pixel (BPP) and resolution of your current display. To change the BPP and resolution settings of your display: 1. Select a BPP and resolution from the menu.
Settings - This option lets you configure the ATI IGP Catalyst™, advanced display settings, and device settings. This menu also allows you to restore the default display settings. Help - Select this option to view the help menu for the ATI desktop or television display. Troubleshooting - Select this option to view a troubleshooting guide for the ATI desktop or television display. 3.5.
4. Click the Display tab. Click the Scheme drop-down menu, then select Switch amongst display. Assign a Hotkey to use in switching between displays. Click Save when done. 5. Click a display to view, then adjust its properties, if desired. 6. Click Apply to save your changes. Only S-Video signal is available when S-Video and composite video ports are used at the same time. The quality of S-Video is better than composite video.
3.6 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. 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.
6. Click the Test button to display the Test 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 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.
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.
Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter provides information on the pre-installed system motherboard. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Introduction The ASUS P4R8L motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS book size barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. SATA1 BUZZER LED_CON CLRTC ene CB-710Q A2 PRI_SIDE PRI_XWIDE XWALL SB_PWR BATTERY RSTCON USB34 Flash BIOS 4.
4.3 Jumper 1. 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. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. Hard disk drive lock jumper (optional 3-pin XWALL) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the hard disk drive security feature for the HDD connected to the PRI_XWIDE connector. Put the jumper cap to pins 1~2 to enable hard disk drive security. See page 48 for details on the HDD security feature. The hard disk drive lock jumper is available only on models with a hard disk drive security feature.
4.4 Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 14-15 for the description of the rear panel connectors. 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB Power USBP2– USBP2+ GND NC If the rear panel USB 2.0 ports are inadequate, a USB header is available at midboard to accommodate two additional USB ports. You may connect the cable of a two-port USB module to this connector, then mount the module to an open slot in the chassis.
3. LED connector (6-pin LED_CON1) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. LED_CON PLEDNC IDE_LED- PLED+ NC IDE_LED+ P4R8L ® P4R8L LED Connector 4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC 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.
5. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_SIDE, PRI_XWIDE) The PRI_XWIDE connector is for the primary master device (hard disk drive) with the security feature. Attach the blue connector of the 40-pin cable to this interface, then attach the black connector to the UltraATA100/66 primary master device (hard disk drive). The PRI_SIDE connector is for the secondary master device (optical drive). Configure the hard disk drive and the optical drive as primary/secondary master device by adjusting their jumper settings.
6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1) This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA cable for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraATA133). SATA1 P4R8L ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4R8L SATA Connector Important notes on Serial ATA 7. • The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing inside the chassis.
8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P4R8L CD AUX ® Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel P4R8L Internal Audio Connectors 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan and chassis fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding section for each utility.
1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... The system automatically checks the optical drive. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file “p4r8l.rom”. Completed. Start flashing...
5.1.2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that 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). To 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.
3. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 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 selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.
5.2 BIOS Setup program 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 may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Serial ATA Master General help System Information Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.
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. Use [ENTER], [TAB] [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] configure system Serial ATA Master [Not Detected] time.
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. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Serial ATA Master [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Serial ATA Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE/Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/Serial ATA device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE/Serial ATA device information. Select the type of device connected to the system. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : Maxtor 6Y080L0 Size : 81.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
5.4.2 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. NorthBridge Configuration Init. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Onboard VGA] DRAM CAS Select AGP Aperture Size UMA Frame Buffer Size [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Video Display Devices TV Standard [Auto] [NTSC] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Init.
UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] This option allows you to select the size of the onboard graphics controller memory use. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [None] Video Display Device [Auto] This parameter allows you to select the type of video display device you intend to use. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT Only] [DFP Only] [TV Only] [CRT and DFP] TV Standard [NTSC] Select the TV standard according to your location.
USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 OHCI controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] This option 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.
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 Version [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.
Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register.
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. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [S1 (POS) & S3(STR)] [Yes] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1(POS) & S3 (STR)] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
5.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power on with PS/2 Keyboard Power on with PS/2 Mouse RTC Resume [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [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. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor MB temperature. MB Temperature CPU Temperature [36°C/96.5°F] [44°C/111°F] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [5234RPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [1.808V] [3.376V] [5.080V] [11.977V] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
The following items appear only when the Smart Q-Fan Function item is set to Enabled. Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [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 Temp [30ºC] Select the temperature for the auto start fan feature. The fan starts when the system reaches the specified temperature. Configuration options: [25ºC]...
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 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device [PM-Maxtor 6Y080L0] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 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 to change password. again to disable password.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.3 “Jumper” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Not Installed Not Installed to change password.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item if you wish 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.
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. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] 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 , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load the default values.
