Terminator 2 Barebone System Model T2-PE1
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Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii System package contents ................................................................... x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...........................................
Table of contents Chapter 3: 3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 3.2 Powering up .......................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.4 3.3.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3 3.3.3 Utilities menu .....................
Table of contents 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13 5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time .........................
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 Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2.
Conventions used in this guide W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : 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 T2-PE1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1 . A S U S T 2 - P E 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W Passive PFC power supply unit • PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 2 x 5.25” drive bays • 1 x 3.5” floppy disk drive bay • 1 x 3.5” hard disk drive bay • 6 x USB 2.0 ports • 2 x IEEE 1394a ports • S/PDIF out port 2 .
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2! The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 800/533 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory. Supporting up to six (6) USB 2.
1. 2. 3. 4. F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. O p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . This door opens when you eject the loading tray. E j e c t b u t t o n . Press this button to eject the optical drive loading tray. S e c o n d o p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . This door covers a second optical drive bay. . Press this button to turn the system on. 5. Power button 6. Power LED 7. HDD LED .
1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors. Open the front panel doors by pressing the 9 mark. 10 5 1 1 1 2 1 3 1284 130 9 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e . This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 0.. O p t i c a l d r i v e (optional). This is an IDE optical drive. 10 1 1 . Headphone port mini-plug. . This port connects a headphone with a stereo 1 2 . Microphone port .
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 8 15 9 16 10 11 17 12 1. O p t i c a l S / P D I F p o r t . This port connects your audio system for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 2. Serial port . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 3. PS/2 mouse port mouse. 4. PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard. 5.
8. Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker. 9. Microphone port . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 6-channel configuration. Refer to the table below for audio ports function variation.
1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 3 6 2 4 9 7 8 10 13 11 5 12 1. Optical drive (optional) 2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 3. Floppy disk drive (optional) 4. Front panel cover 5. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. Chassis fan 7.
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Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. Floppy disk drive Tool 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. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 2 2 2 3. 4. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4 Lift the cover, then set aside.
2.4 Removing the power supply unit You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit( CPU) and other system components. To remove the PSU: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs. 3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis. 4. Slide the PSU as the zoomed image shows, until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis. 5.
2.5 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models. You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.
2.5.2 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A B Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 3 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B 7. Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before reinstalling the heatsink and fan assembly. D O N O T eat the Thermal Interface Material.
2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. 2. Drive the four screws into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM2 80 Pins DIMM1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 104 Pins ¤ 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. 2-10 • Installing DDR DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode Single-channel DIMM1 DIMM2 (1) Installed — (2) — Installed (3)* Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM. 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. Retaining clips Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 3 2 4 2 4 1 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot for a discrete graphics card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.
2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Pull the expansion card lock to the direction of the arrow. 2 Expansion card lock 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. PCI slot AGP 8x slot 3 Metal covers 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.8 Installing an optical drive The Terminator 2 system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays for two optical drives. • You may install a second optical drive only if you installed a Serial ATA hard disk drive. • Set your second optical drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the optical drive documentation on how to set the drive as a Slave device. To install an IDE optical drive: 1. Place the chassis upright. 2. Locate the front panel cover hooks. 3.
6. Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown. 7. Secure the optical drive with two screws on one side of the bay. 8. 9. 7 6 Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 2-24 for details. Connect the IDE ribbon cable to 10 the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 8 9 10.
13. Reinstall the front panel cover by aligning its hooks with the chassis holes. 13 14. Lock the front panel cover hooks to the chassis holes as indicated. 14 To install a Serial ATA optical drive: 1. Follow steps 1 ~ 7 of the previous section “To install an IDE optical drive.” 2. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the Serial ATA interface at the back of the optical drive. Connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard.
2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1~5 of section “2.8 Installing an optical drive.” 2. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws. 2 3 4.
2.10 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Ultra ATA/133 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Locate the HDD tray lock screw on the other side of the chassis. 2. Remove the lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Keep the screw for later use. 1 2 3. Slide the HDD tray outward until the tray slots are released from the chassis hooks. Tray locks 3 Lock slots Tray locks 4. 5.
6. Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the chassis hooks. 7. Secure the tray with the screw you removed earlier. 6 7 8. Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 9. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD power connector. See page 2-24 for details on the power supply unit plugs. 8 9 10.
To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-7 of the previous section. 2. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable (right angle side) to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-8 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors. 3. 2 3a For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector: a.
2.11 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, . To reinstall the PSU: 1. Connect the two 4-pin 12 V power plugs to the ATX12V1 and ATX12V2 connectors on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of these connectors. 2. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the EATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of this connector. 3. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4.
8 9 1 9 1 7 Power supply unit plugs 2 7. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive. 8. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the optical drive. 9. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with 4-pin power plug. 9.
2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. Turn the chassis upright. 2. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. 4. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.
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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 Terminator 2 supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 (32- and 64-bit) 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 The system power button is located on the front panel.
3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an item to install Click an icon to display other information If A u t o r u n 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 A S S E T U P . E X E to run the CD. 3.3.
3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Agere Gigabit Ethernet Utility Installs the Agere Gigabit Ethernet utility. ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 3.3.
3.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
3.4 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 Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called I n s t a n t M u s i cc. The onboard audio AC’97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).
To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the PC power plug to an electrical outlet. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF PLAY/PAUSE Esc F1 STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT F3 F4 F2 VOL. DOWN VOL.
3.4.2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS. 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. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click N e x tt. 3.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x tt. 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.
3.4.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a pro
Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the E n a b l e M o n i t o r i n g P a n e l option from the P r e f e r e n c e section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before W M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information.
PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display available information. Usage The U s a g e browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation.
Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The C o n f i g window has two tabs: S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d and P r e f e r e n c e e. The S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Introduction The ASUS Terminator 2 motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 24.89cm (9.8in) IOC_MB KBMS Super I/O T:Mouse B:Keyboard USB12 FP_AUDIO ATI RC410 CHA_FAN ¤ SPDIF_OUT Flash BIOS 20.06cm (7.
4.3 Jumper 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.
4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-7 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) ¤ BLINE_OUT_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R This interface is for the FP_AUD connector on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the front panel audio I/O ports. Front panel audio connector 2.
3. I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) This connector is for the CGAEX extension module. The CGAEX extension module supports the rear panel serial port. COM1 ¤ ¤ CGAEX IOC_DC IOC_MB connector 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan and chassis fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.
5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for the 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. +12V DC Ground ¤ ATX12V1 6.
7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 GND TXP2 TXN2 GND RXP2 RXN2 GND SATA4 ¤ GND TXP4 TXN4 GND RXP4 RXN4 GND SATA1 GND TXP1 TXN1 GND RXP1 RXN1 GND SATA3 GND TXP3 TXN3 GND RXP3 RXN3 GND SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) AUX Internal audio connectors 9. Ground Left Audio Channel (white) Right Audio Channel ¤ Ground Left Audio Channel CD (black) Right Audio Channel These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
1 2 . System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) CON1 HDLED+5VSB GND ¤ IEEE1394 +12V 1394 TPA1+ 1394 TPA11394 TPB1+ 1394 TPB1IEEE1394 GND USB6+ USB6USB GND USB7+ USB7USB GND PWRBTN# This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
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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. 2. 3. 4. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility.
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP54RT.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... done Verifying flash ...
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P54RT.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. ASUS T2-PE1 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Configuration fields Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Main Configuration System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Fri 07/15/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Main Time Configuration System [16:37:21] System Date [Thu,01/05/2005] Legacy Diskette [1.44M, 3.5 in] System Time A [11:10:19] System Date [Fri 07/15/2005] Primary Diskette IDE Master :[1.
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.
5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Serial ATA Ports 1 ~ 4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : : : : : : : : : Hard Disk ST320410A 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] 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.
5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version : 0023 Build Date : 08/02/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel (R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 192 MB F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Configure CPU.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the adjacent cache line prefetch feature.
Northbridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Reference Code (MRC) Version 5.1 Boot Graphics Adapter Priority UMA Frame Buffer size Surround View Function [PEG/IGD] [64 MB] [Disabled] DDR Voltage Memory Timing [2.65V] [Auto] Select which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
RAS# to CAS# Delay (TRCD) [4 CLOCKS] Use the <+> or <-> key to set the value. Valid values: [0 CLOCK] [2 CLOCKS] [3 CLOCKS] [4 CLOCKS] RAS# Prechard Time (TRP) [3 CLOCKS] Use the <+> or <-> key to set the value. Valid values: [0 CLOCK] [1 CLOCKS] [2 CLOCKS] [3 CLOCKS] Southbridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AC97 Audio Device OnChip SATA Channel [Auto] [Both] Options Auto Disabled +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Onboard Devices Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Firewire Device Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Onboard Firewire Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Firewire (IEEE 1394) device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested.
5.4.5 Jumperfree Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Standard] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher that CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, revert to the default. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up by PS/2 keyboard will be disabled. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Instant Music [Disabled] Enables or disables the Instant Music feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] disables the power up by PS/2 keyboard function.
5.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 1.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control [3813 RPM] [Enabled] [N/A] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.5.6 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Suspend Time Out Power Button Mode Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) Restore on AC Power Loss RTC Resume Power up system by mouse Power up system by keyboard Wake On Ring [Disabled] [On/Off] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] If no activity during this time period, the BIOS will place the system into suspend low power state.
RTC Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC event to wake the system after a power failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power up system by mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
5.6 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 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Change User Password to change password. again to disabled password.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.
Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation O kk] to save changes and exit. window appears.
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Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
Power supply specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90 V 115 V 132 V Range 2 180 V 230 V 264 V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input AC Current 5 A max. at 115 Vac 3 A max. at 230 Vac, full load Inrush Current No hazards to occur and damage components Efficiency 65% min. at 115 Vac and output full load Current Harmonic Meets EN61000-3-2 @ 100 Vac/50 Hz or 230 Vac/50 Hz at full load EPA 50% min.
