Terminator 2 Barebone System Model T2-AH1 MODE
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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 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13 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 ............................................
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 T2-AH1 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 T2-AH1.
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-AH1 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 - A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • 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.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T2-AH1. 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 T2-AH1! The ASUS T2-AH1 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 AMD Athlon™ 64 processor for Socket 939 with 1 GHz/800 MHz/400 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T2-AH1 is designed for the sophisticated.
1. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. . Press this button to turn the system on. 5. Power button 6. Power LED 7. HDD LED .
1 4 . S T O P b u t t o n . Press this button to stop the audio track being played. 1 5 . PREVIOUS button . Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In C D m o d e e, selects the previous audio track. In R a d i o m o d e e, selects the previous preset station. . Press this button to perform various functions in 1 6 . NEXT button different modes. In C D m o d e e, selects the next audio track. In R a d i o m o d e e, selects the next preset station. 1 7 . Volume down button – .
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 19 mark. 20 21 22 23 24 MODE 25 26 27 28 28 29 3 0 1 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. 2 0 . O p t i c a l d r i v e (optional). This is an IDE optical drive. 2 1 . C o m p a c t F l a s h® / M i c r o d r i v e ™ c a r d s l o t .
2 5 . Headphone port mini-plug. . This port connects a headphone with a stereo 2 6 . Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 2 7 . USB 2.0 ports 2.0 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2 8 . 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 2 9 .
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 14 15 2 16 3 4 17 5 18 7 19 RADIO ANY 6 8 9 20 10 21 11 12 22 13 1. D V I - o u t p o r tt. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) card. 2. O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects your audio system for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 3. Serial port .
1 0 . 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 8 2 4 11 9 5 10 6 13 12 15 14 7 1. Optical drive (optional) 9. 2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 10. CPU socket 3. Floppy disk drive (optional) 12. Expansion slots 4. Card reader module 5.
1.6 LED panel The LED panel displays various system information depending on the system mode. The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when the system is in soft-off or stand-by mode, Suspend-to-RAM, Suspend-to-Disk, or Wait Boot state. Enter the BIOS setup or the operating system to adjust the time. Audio DJ mode The LED panel displays various information when the system is in Audio DJ mode.
Chapter 2 MODE ASUS T2-AH1 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 RADIO ANY 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 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 motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of this processor can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 2.5.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
2.5.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the power source before installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly from its packaging and vacuum cover. The CPU fan and heatsink assembly may be in the accessory box. 2. Place the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU, making sure it fits the retention module. 3.
2.5.3 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the power source before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully press down the locking lever. 3. Unhook the end of the locking lever from the retention module hole. 4.
2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_A1 80 Pins 104 Pins ® DIMM_B1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 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. • Installing DDR DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 (blue) Single-channel (1) Dual-channel (2)* Installed DIMM_B1 (black) Installed — Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component CL A B 256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • • 512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • • 256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D 2.5 • • 512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D 2.
DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component CL A B 512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8MC5B – DS MT46V32M8TG-5BG – • • 256 MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir SS N2DS25680CT-5T 3 • • 512 MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir DS N2DS25680CT-5T 3 • • 256 MB Kreton N/A VT SS VT3225804T-5 – • • 512 MB Kreton N/A VT DS VT3225804T-5 – • • 256 MB Veritech VU256FLTM25C VT SS VT56DD32M8PC-5 3 • • 512 MB Veritech VU512FLTM25C VT DS VT56DD32M8PC-5 3 • •
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Retaining clips 3 4 2 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. 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 PCI Express x16 slot 3 Metal covers 4.
Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 1 2 4 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor 15* Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone 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 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. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs.
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.
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 2-25 for details on the power supply unit plugs. 8 9 10. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector (blue connector labeled IDE) on the motherboard.
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 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of power connectors. 3. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4.
8 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 IDE hard disk. 9. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the optical drive. See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector.
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.
Chapter 3 MODE ASUS T2-AH1 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The 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 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 has two power buttons located in the front panel.
3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD 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.
ULi Chipset Driver Installs the ULi Chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® AC `97 audio driver and application. See page for details. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN Driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update 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 5-8 for details.
3.3.4 Make Disk menu The M a k e D i s k menu allows you to create driver disks. Make ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver Disk Allows you to create a ULi Serial ATA driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
3.3.5 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 3.3.6 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 Radio Player ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune in to an FM station using the optional radio module. By default, the radio region of the ASUS FM radio module is set to U S A or e.
Storing a radio station To store a radio station: 1. 2. 3. Use the S c a n or T u n e buttons to tune into a radio station you wish to store. Click the S t o r e button. A S t o r e C h a n n e l window appears. Assign a C h a n n e l (preset number) to the radio station using the arrow buttons. 4. Type the station name in the field, then click O K K. 5. The stored channel is displayed in the preset station list. Editing a stored radio To edit a stored radio station: 1. Click the E d i t button.
3.4.2 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). • Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. • Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1.
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.
3.4.3 Audio DJ Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play audio CD/DVD or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating system. To put the system in Audio DJ mode: 1. Connect the system power plug to an electrical outlet. 2. Press the CD button ( Audio DJ mode. ) on the front panel to put the system in Playing an audio CD/DVD To play an audio CD/DVD: 1. Insert an audio CD/DVD to the optical drive. 2.
Presetting a station To preset a radio station: 1. Put the Audio DJ in radio mode. 2. Select the radio station you wish to preset by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE ( / ) button for less than 2 seconds. 3. After selecting the radio station, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( / ) button for more than 2 seconds or until the station frequency display in the LED panel blinks. 4. Use the NEXT ( ) button or the PREVIOUS ( ) button to select a preset number (1 ~ 9) for the selected station.
3.4.4 Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system.
3.4.5 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). Go to the A d v a n c e d M e n u - > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n n, select the d. See section “5.
Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “3.3.3 Utilities menu” for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. 2. 3. 3-16 If you are using Windows® 2000, click the S t a r t button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.
3.4.6 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.
3.4.7 AC`97 audio feature Your barebone system comes with the Realtek® six-channel AC`97 audio CODEC, which features Karaoke , 26 environment sound emulations, and a 10-band equalizer on the AVRack® Media Player for enhanced entertainment and gaming experience. Installing the drivers and application To install the drivers and application: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. 2. When the drivers menu appears, click R e a l t e k A u d i o Driver. 3. Installation begins automatically.
5. The drivers are installed into your system. 6. The I n s t a l l S h i e l d W i z a r d C o m p l e t e window appears, indicating that installation is complete. Click Y e s to restart your computer now, or N o to restart later. Click F i n i s h . Using the AVRack® Media Player Launching the AVRack® Media Player A shortcut to the AVRack® Media Player is automatically created on your desktop after you installed the audio drivers and application.
The AVRack® Media Player controls Minimize Close Cancel voice Display panel Volume control Key control Previous track Rewind Pause Forward Stop Next track Turn equalizer on Toggle environment Choose skin Mute Open file Toggle repeat mode Preset options Equalizer controls Elapsed recording time Stop recording Play Start recording Select input source Create file Save recorded data to file Playlist display Add file to playlist Remove file from playlist Clear playlist ASUS T2-AH1 Save playlist to f
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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 An ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T2-AH1 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 24.89cm (9.8in) DVI_COM1 Super I/O CPU_FAN ATI RS480 ALC655 EATXPWR BUZZER SATA4 SPDIF PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ULI M1573 SATA3 VIA VT6307 PCIEX16 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) ® This interface is for the FP_AUDIO connector on the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the front panel audio I/O ports.
3. TV-out connector (10-1-pin TV_OUT) ® This 6-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you to connect a television to your system. Connect one end of the TV-out cable to the connector and the other end to the TV-out module. TV_OUT 1 TV_Canp TV_C A_GND Lint_out_R GND TV_Y GND Line_out_L PIN 1 TV out connector The TV-out module is purchased separately. 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.
5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-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.
7. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
9. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) ® These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA4 GND TXP4 TXN4 GND RXP4 RXN4 GND SATA2 GND TXP2 TXN2 GND RXP2 RXN2 GND SATA3 GND TXP3 TXN3 GND RXP3 RXN3 GND SATA1 GND TXP1 TXN1 GND RXP1 RXN1 GND SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA You must install Windows® 2000 or the Windows® XP/2003 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
1 0 . System panel connector (34-1 pin PANEL) ® This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
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Chapter 5 MODE ASUS T2-AH1 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 /iA8R4T.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 “A8R4T.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-AH1 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.
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 Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Master IDE Slave Configuration fields General help [16:37:21] [Fri,05/13/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time. System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.
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 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Master IDE Slave [16:37:21] [Fri,05/13/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320410A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure the System 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 Legacy Diskette A IDE Master IDE Slave Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [16:37:21] [Fri,05/13/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] : [ST320410A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time.
5.3.4 IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Secondary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : : : : : : : : : Hard Disk ST320410A 20.0GB Supported 16 Sectors 4 MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA-5 Supported Select the type of device connected to the system.
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.
5.4 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. Configure Instant Music Instant Music Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI PnP 5.4.
The following items appear when the I n s t a n t M u s i c item is set to [Enabled]. Instant Music CD-ROM drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to configure the Instant Music CD-ROM selection. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] Radio Region [Europe] Allows you to set the radio region. Configuration options: [USA] [Europe] [Japan] [Europe] 5.4.
The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item 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 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
Memory Timing Configuration Memory Timing Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Hardware Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLCK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. Memclock Mode [Auto] Choose [Auto] to allow the BIOS to automatically set the Real Memory Clock Mode. Choose [Limit] to set using one of the standard values.
5.4.3 LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN cable LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M Open Open Open Open [Disabled] Check LAN cable during POST. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during system POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the fault or short is detected.
5.4.4 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. USB Configuration Configure the USB support. Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller Legacy USB Support USB Wake Up from S5 USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [USB1.1+2.
5.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.04 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purposes. AMD Athlon (tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Revision: D0 Cache L1: 64KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed: 2000 MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to Change Freq.
5.4.6 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. ATI RS480 Chipset Configuration Onboard VGA Onboard VGA Share Memory GFX Clock Mode Primary Display Surround View K8 UMA Optimization Video Display Devices TV Standard Expansion Mode Multifunction [Enabled] [64 MB] [Sync] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [VGA/DVI/TV] [NTSC] [Disabled] [Disabled] Onboard VGA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA.
Video Display Devices [VGA/DVI/TV] Allows you to select the primary video display device. Configuration options: [VGA/DVI/TV] [DVI/VGA/TV] [TV/VGA/DVI] TV Standard [NTSC] Allows you to select the TV standard in your area. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] [PAL-M] [PAL-60] [NTSC-JAP] [PAL-CN] [PAL-N] Expansion Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable text and graphics expansion/central mode selection.
5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address [3F8/IRQ4] [378] South Bridge Chipset Configuration AC’97 Audio Serial ATA Controller Onboard SATA Boot ROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.
5.4.9 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 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. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.
5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [3813 RPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
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. Boot Settings 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. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” 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 : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check to change 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 window appears. Select [ O k ] to save changes and exit.
Appendix MODE ASUS T2-AH1 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 115Vac 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.
