S1-AT5NM10E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Manual
E5860 First Edition June 2010 Copyright © 2010 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”).
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii System package contents............................................................................ x Chapter 1: Welcome!...................................
Table of contents 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.2.2 Menu bar.......................................................................... 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys................................................................ 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items...................................................................... 4-8 4.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................... 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields.......................................................... 4-8 4.
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. • 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 electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the RTC battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. AUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when C trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions 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 S1-AT5NM10E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS S1-AT5NM10E barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • ASUS ODD (slim type) • ASUS chassis • CPU fan • Chassis fan 2. Accessories • SATA HDD signal cable x1 • HDD screw x4 • Power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • ODD bezel x1 3. Support DVD (user manual, drivers, utilities) 4.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E! The ASUS S1-AT5NM10E is a slimline barebone system with rich home entertainment features. The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR3 SO-DIMMs, HDMI display output, Serial ATA 3Gb/s, USB 3.0, 8-channel audio configuration, and wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, and Infrared). 1.2 Front panel 1 2 3 13 12 11 10 4 5 6 9 7 8 1-2 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) (slim type). 2. ODD tray eject button.
9. Front I/O ports cover. Open this cover to show the front I/O ports. 10. Power button (with LED). Press this button to turn the system on. 11. HDD LED. 12. Network LED. This network LED is for WiFi / Bluetooth / infrared connections. 13. Infrared (IR) port. Transfer data between the barebone system and an infrared-enabled device using this infrared port. 1.3 Rear panel 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 8 1. 9 11 12 13 10 Chassis air vents. These vents are for ventilation inside the system chassis.
5. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 7. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/ subwoofer speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 9. Line Out port (lime).
1.4 Internal components The illustration below shows the internal view of the system when you remove the system covers and the HDD/ODD holder. 2 1 HDD/ODD holder 4 3 5 AT510N3L 6 1. 3.5 inch SATA HDD bay 4. CPU fan 2. ODD (slim type) 5. Chassis fan 3. ASUS motherboard 6. 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots • Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing an SO-DIMM and a hard disk. • Refer to Chapter 3&4 in this user guide for motherboard details.
1.5 SO-DIMM Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size HYNIX HMT325S6BFR8C-H9(44NM) 2GB DIMM support A* B* • • DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 2.2 • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in AHCI mode or in a RAID set without the necessary drivers. Use a AHCI / RAID driver disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive included in AHCI mode or in a RAID set.
2.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the system contains drivers and software applications that you can install to enhance the system features. 2.3.1 • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into your optical drive.
2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the drivers through an installation wizard. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Driver Installs the wireless LAN and Bluetooth driver.
2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities through an installation wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek® Ethernet utility.
2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a AHCI/RAID driver disk. Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Creates an Intel® AHCI / RAID driver disk. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file.
2.3.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
2.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD 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. 2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequentlyused applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive.
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar.
AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Confirm the password. 3. Key in the password hint (recommended). 4. When done, click Ok. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6.
AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the values as you need.
My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.
Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.
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This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
3.1 Introduction The barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 23.1cm(9.
3.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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 onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1 3 AT5I0N3L AT5I0N3L Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
3.4 1. Connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 AT5I0N3L GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND AT5I0N3L SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 2.
3. SATA power connector (5-pin HDD_PWR) Connect the supplied SATA power cable splitter to this connector to power one optical disk drive and one hard disk drive.
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance.
4.1.1 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup.
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Ensure that you rename the BIOS file in the USB flash disk to AT5NM10E.ROM.
4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields General help S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date [14:32:36] [Fri 06/25/2010] SATA 1 SATA 2 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Version 0103 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Storage Configuration System Information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.2.4 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. Main S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Power [14:32:36] [Fri 06/25/2010] SATA 1 SATA 2 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Version 0103 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
4.3 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 [14:32:36] [Fri 06/25/2010] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Version 0103 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.3.3 SATA1~2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information.
DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system.
4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Main Select the type of device connected BIOS Information Version : 0103 Build Date : 04/06/10 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Atom(TM)2 CPU : 1666MHz Version 0103 D510 @ 1.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
The following item appears only when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 150 to 250. Vcore Over Voltage [Disabled] Sets the Vcore over voltage.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats.
North Bridge Configuration Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103 North Bridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCI/IGD] Options Auto 667 MHz 800 MHz Enter +F1 F1 F10 F10 ESC ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency.
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard Wlan Onboard Bluetooth CIR Function VT6308P Controller Version 0103 Enable / Disable Onboard Lan. [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enter +F1 F1 F10 F10 ESC ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Version 0103 USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.5-14.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard, 1 Hub USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.
The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 4.4.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Control Eup S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools [S3 only] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Version 0103 Exit Hardware Monitor Functions APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.
4.5.5 APM Configuration S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Restore on AC Power Loss Resume On RTC Alarm Power On By Ring Power On By PME Power On By Remote Control [Power off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Version 0103 Options Power Off Power On Last State +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Hardware Monitor Version 0103 CPU temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [26ºC/78.5ºF] [28ºC/82ºF] CPU Fan Speed [4041RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.200V] [ 3.280V] [ 5.145V] [11.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Version 0103 Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot settings Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] [Enabled [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Version 0103 Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Version 0103 to change password. again to disabled password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Version 0103 to change password. again to disabled password.
4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Exit Version 0103 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.
4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet and Skype. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action.
4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced S1-AT5NM10E BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Version 0103 Exit Exitsystem systemsetup setup after aftersaving savingthe the changes. changes. F10 F10key keycan canbe beused used for forthis thisoperation. operation.
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