® Terminator 2 Barebone System Model T2-P MODE User Guide
E1489 Revised Edition V2 December 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents Notices ........................................................................................... 6 Safety information .......................................................................... 7 About this guide .............................................................................. 8 System package contents ............................................................ 10 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.6 Welcome! ............................................
Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Installing an operating system ............................................. Powering up ........................................................................ Support CD information ....................................................... 3.3.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3.3.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3.3.3 Utilities menu .........................................................
.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 97 5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 97 5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 97 Main menu ........................................................................... 98 5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 98 5.3.2 System Date ..........................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Safeguards Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS 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: 8 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2.
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
System package contents If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Terminator 2 Deluxe Model – Commercial Edition 1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with: • ASUS P4P8T motherboard • Optical drive* • Floppy disk drive • 3-in-1 PCI card ** • 6-in-1 storage card reader • LED panel 2. Cables • Serial ATA cable • Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. User guide 5.
System package contents Terminator 2 Deluxe Model – Consumer Edition 1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with: • ASUS P4P8T motherboard • Optical drive* • Floppy disk drive • 3-in-1 PCI card ** • 6-in-1 storage card reader (Deluxe models only) • LED panel (Deluxe models only) 2. Cables • Serial ATA cable • Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. User guide 5.
System package contents Terminator 2 Basic Model 1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with: • ASUS P4P8T motherboard • Optical drive* • Floppy disk drive 2. Cables • Serial ATA cable • Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. User guide 5.
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 P4P8T motherboard that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/ Prescott processor with an 800MHz FSB, and up to 2GB system memory.
1. Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive. 2. Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray. 3. Eject button. Press this button to eject the loading tray of the optical drive. 4. Second optical drive door. This door covers a second optical drive bay. 5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON. 7. HDD LED.
13. PLAY/PAUSE button ( / ). Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In CD mode, plays or pauses an audio CD track. In Radio mode, scans the available FM stations when pressed for less than 2 seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than 2 seconds. Refer to page 22 on how to preset a radio station. 14. STOP button ( ). Press this button to stop the audio track being played. 15. PREVIOUS button ( ). Press this button to perform various functions in different modes.
1.2 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 mark. Deluxe model 19 Basic model 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 MODE 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 19. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 20. Optical drive. This is an IDE optical drive. 21. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot ( ).
25. Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 26. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Audio ports function variation Port Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Surround Surround * Low Frequency Enhanced Output 27. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Deluxe model (Consumer edition) Deluxe model (Commercial edition) 1 2 15 3 4 5 16 6 7 8 17 9 10 18 11 19 12 13 20 14 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 1. GAME/MIDI port. This port connects a joystick, or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing. 2. Telephone port (optional). This port connects an RJ-11 cable jack.
8. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 9. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 11. Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone.
25. AIR LED. This green LED blinks when the wireless LAN adapter is transmitting or receiving data. See page 60 for the wireless LAN adapter LED indications. 26. Gigabit LAN port. (for Deluxe models-Commercial edition only) This port allows high speed connection to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem. 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 (see page 37 for details).
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, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) 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.
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 that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Second optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. 1.
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 (cross) screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 2 2 2 3. Pull the cover slightly 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. See page 39 for details on the PSU. To remove the PSU: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Disconnect all power supply plugs in the optical drive and floppy disk drive. 3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3 4. Slide the PSU to the left until the side hook is disengaged from the chassis. 5.
2.5 Installing a CPU The P4P8T motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor. 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. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.
5. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 6. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 6 5 2.5.2 CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. 4.
2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. 1 2. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan. 3. Attach the retention bracket hook into the retention module hole. 4. Carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket. 5.
2.6 Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs. 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR400 vendors list below. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.
Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency 800 MHz PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100 400/333*/266 MHz 533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz *When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at 320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM. 1.
2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. For Deluxe models, a 3-in-1 PCI card is pre-installed in the PCI slot. You may refer to this section when installing a different PCI card on the PCI slot. 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 bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. PCI slot AGP slot 3 Metal brackets 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 a second optical drive The system comes with a pre-installed optical drive (DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or CD-ROM) and an empty 5.25-inch drive bay for a second optical 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 a second optical drive: 1. Place the chassis upright. 2. Locate the front panel cover hooks. 3.
7. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. See page 40 for details. 7 8. 9 8 Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 9. Connect one end of the optical drive audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the optical drive. 10.
2.9 Installing a hard disk drive The system supports one UltraATA133 IDE/Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: 1. Locate the HDD metal tray flathead lock screw on the other side of the chassis. 2. Remove the flat head screw using a Philips screw driver. Keep the screw for later use. 1 2 3. Slide the HDD metal tray outward until its slots are released from the tray locks. Tray locks 3 Lock slots Tray locks 4. 5.
6. Re-install the HDD metal tray and HDD in the chassis by sliding it into the tray hooks. 7. Secure the HDD metal tray with the flat head screw you earlier removed. 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. 10. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard.
2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit After installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, reinstall the power supply unit (PSU). To reinstall the PSU: 1. Connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard labeled ATX12V. See page 81 for the location of the ATX12V connector. 4 2. Position the PSU over the chassis. 3. Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot located in the side of the optical drive bay. 4.
7 8 Power supply unit plugs 1 1 6 6. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the floppy disk drive. 7. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 8. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the hard disk drive. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115V/230V voltage selector switch located at the side of the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
2.11 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 three screws you earlier removed.
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To the rear panel RJ-11 jack Telephone Joystick Serial mouse PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB Printer VGA monitor Line Out Recorder USB Mouse Power outlet RJ-45 Mic ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system 43
Chapter 2: Basic installation
Chapter 3 MODE ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system 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 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 Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an item to install Click an icon to display other information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. 3.3.
RealtekRTL8100C 10/100M LAN Driver This item installs the Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the USB 2.0 driver. 6 in 1 Card Reader Driver This item installs the driver for the system storage card reader. Install this driver if you purchased a Terminator 2 Deluxe model. ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver This item installs the ASUS wireless LAN driver. See page 58 for details.
ASUS PC Probe This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 93 for details.
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 Multi-channel audio feature The AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. Install the AD1888 Driver and Application from the support CD to activate the 6-channel audio feature. You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
6. Click the Test button to display the Test Listening Environment window. 7. Select the audio test path from the drop-down menu. 8. After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play Test Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. Audio path indicator The Play Test Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing. 9. Click the Close button when done. 10.
Adjusting the volume settings 1. After rebooting the system, click on the volume control icon on the Windows® taskbar to display the Volume Control window. 2. Click the Volume Control Advanced button. The Advanced Controls for Volume Control window appears. To achieve 6-channel audio capability when playing DVDs, check the boxes opposite AC3 SPDIF and PCM SPDIF. Click Close. Adjusting the microphone settings 1.
3.4.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music. This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 CODEC, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-RW). 1. Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. 2. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. 3. Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1.
To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. 2. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 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 ASUS Radio Player ASUS Radio Player allows you to tune into an FM station using the optional radio module. Launching the ASUS Radio Player To launch the ASUS Radio Player: 1. Install the ASUS Radio Application from the Utilities tab of the support CD. See page 48 for details. 2. After installing the application, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 > ASUS Radio Player V1.0 from the Windows® desktop. 3. The ASUS Radio Player panel appears.
Storing a radio station To store a radio station: 1. Use the Scan or Tune buttons to tune into a radio station you wish to store. 2. Click the Store button. A Store Channel window appears. 3. Assign a Channel (preset number) to the radio station using the arrow buttons. 4. Type the station name in the field, then click OK. 5. The stored channel is displayed in the preset station list. Editing a stored radio To edit a stored radio station: 1. Click the Edit button. An Edit Channel window appears.
3.4.4 LifeView® TVR Application The LifeView® TVR Application allows you to watch and record TV in the Terminator 2 system. Install this application if your system comes with a 3-in-1 PCI card with a TV tuner. The 3-in-1 PCI card is available only on Deluxe models. Using LifeView® TVR To use the LifeView® TVR application: 1. Install the LifeView TVR application from the Utilities tab of the support CD. See page 49 for details. 2.
3.5 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter The 3-in-1 PCI card you purchased with the Terminator 2 system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The 3-in-1 PCI card with a wireless LAN adapter is available only on Deluxe models. Features The wireless LAN adapter gives you freedom to connect to a wired or wireless local area network and the Internet without the wires and cables.
3.5.1 LED indicators The wireless LAN adapter comes with a Data Transmission (Green AIR) and Network Link (Yellow LINK) LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. AIR Fast Blink ON OFF Blink LINK Indications ON ON OFF OFF The wireless LAN adapter is on and is transmitting/receiving data. The wireless LAN adapter is on but no data activity. The wireless LAN adapter is off or disabled. The wireless LAN adapter is not connected to a wireless network. 3.5.
3.5.3 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver To install the Wireless LAN adapter driver and the Control Center utility in your DiGiMatrix system: 1. Insert the DiGiMatrix support CD to the optical drive. 2. In the Drivers window, Click the ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver item. An installation window appears. 3. Click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver to begin installation. 3.5.4 Other support CD options Uninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver.
3.5.5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows® taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection.
Wireless LAN Card Settings Tabbed property sheets Property window The Wireless LAN Card Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless LAN adapter. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration. The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. Click the icons in the property window to display their tabbed property sheets.
Rescan button - Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality. Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. See “Config-Basic Tab” on the next page. Search and Connect button - Click to view all wireless networks within the range of your system. Clicking this button opens the Site Survey window. See page 69.
Status - Ping tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of the host computer with another computer in the network. To ping a connection: 1. Type the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. 2. Configure the ping session by assigning the size and count of packet to send, and the time limit for a ping session to continue (in milliseconds). 3. Click the Ping button. During the ping session, the Ping button toggles into a Stop button.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad-hoc mode. Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that is allowed for use in your country/region.
All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys to communicate with each other or with an access point. Two ways to assign WEP keys Manual Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. Automatic Generation.
Config - Soft AP The Soft AP tab displays the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and bridge features of the wireless LAN adapter. The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows® XP. SoftAP/STA Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode. Select Station Mode if you wish to connect to an access point or to other wireless devices (Ad-hoc mode). Select Soft AP Mode to configure your computer as a soft access point.
Site Survey The Site Survey window displays the available networks within the wireless LAN adapter range and the following network settings: BSSID - The IEEE MAC address of the available wireless networks. SSID - SSID (service set identifier) of the network. CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network. RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm. Type - wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. STA indicates an Ad-hoc network type.
Command icons Apply. Click to apply the changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration and settings. OK. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel. Click to cancel any changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration or settings. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window. Help. Click to display the help menu. Help Menu The Control Center utility has a Help menu to guide you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities.
Preferences The Preferences window allows you to customize the Control Center Utility settings. About Control Center The About Control Center menu displays the the software copyright and version information. Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click Menu. The options are described below. Wireless Radio On – Turns the wireless LAN adapter radio ON. Wireless Radio Off – Turns the wireless LAN adapter radio OFF.
Chapter 3: Starting up
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 P4PT 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 23cm (9.06in) Mic In Intel 865G ATX12V USB2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 AD1888 22.4cm (8.
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 19 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56) USB Power USBP2– USBP2+ GND NC The USB56 header is connected to the USB_2 connector of the front panel I/O daughterboard. P4P8T ® P4P8T USB Port 2.
3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA100 master device (hard disk drive). Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraATA cable connector.
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA2, SATA1) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA133).
Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows® 2000/XP. ICH5 supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows® 98/ME/NT4.0. ICH5 supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. Operating System Primary P-ATA Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) — — 1.
6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P4P8T Internal Audio Connectors 7. Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Left Audio Channel P4P8T Right Audio Channel AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
8. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 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. See page 39 for details on the power supply unit. ATXPWR +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts -5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground Power Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts +12.
10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) The SPDIF_OUT is connected to the SPDIF_OUT2 connector in the front panel I/O daughterboard to support the optical S/PDIF port. P4P8T SPDIFOUT GND +5V SPDIF OUT ® P4P8T Digital Audio Connector 11. I/O extension module (22-pin IOC_MB) This connector is for the CGAEX extension module.
12. Modem connector (10-1 pin MDC) This interface connects to the JP2 connector in the optional modem module. MDC 1 P4P8T ® P4P8T MDC Connector PHONE AC_SYNC AC_SDIN1 GND MDC_BITCLK GND +3VSB AC_RST# AC_SDOUT 13. System panel connector (8-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Power LED IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ PLEDPLED+ IDE_LED Ground PWR PANEL ATX Power Switch* P4P8T ® * Requires an ATX power supply.
• IDE LED Lead This 2-pin connector supplies power to the hard disk drive activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up.
Chapter 5 MODE ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system 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. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
Windows® XP environment 2. a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.
2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 5.1.
The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4p8t.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash ....
5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8T.ROM.
5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4P8T.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... The system automatically checks the CD-ROM if there is no floppy disk found in the drive. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
5.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.
3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.
5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [English] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items 5.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 5.2.
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 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to the system. Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] 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.
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Instant Music Configuration Configure CPU. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
L3 Cache [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the L3 cache. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the CPUID maximum value limit support for older OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] When you disable this option, you may manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items listed below. DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.
Spread Spectrum [Enabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Display Device [Auto] This parameter allows you to select the boot display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT] [TV] [EFP] [LFP] [CRT+EFP] [CRT+LFP] Flat Panel Display [640x480LVDS] This parameter allows you to select the flat panel display resolution when you selected LCD Flat Panel [LFP] as your boot display device.
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC’97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port Onboard MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ.
5.4.4 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 may cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved] 5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).
5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Instant Music Disable/Enable Instant Music feature. [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled. See page 54 for details on the ASUS Instant Music. • The following items appear only if you enable the Instant Music option.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI ASIC Support [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power button is pressed. Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss [On/Off] [Power Off] Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] On On On On By By By By PS/2 Device External Modems PCI Devices RTC Alarm 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 PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [First Floppy Drive] [PM-ST320413A] [PS-ASUS CD-S340] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
5.6.2 Removable Drives Removable Drives 1st Drive [1st Floppy Drive] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. 1st ~ xxth Drive [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot sequence from the available removable drives. The number of drives that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [ xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 5.6.
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Typematic Rate Boot to OS/2 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Boot to OS/2 [No] Allows you to specify the OS/2 compatibility mode. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST.
To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed.
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1.
5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Appendix MODE ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification and IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter.
A.1 Power supply specifications A.1.1 Input characteristics Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 115V 132V Range 2 180V 230V 264V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input AC Current 5A max. at 115Vac 3A max. at 230Vac, 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 @ 100Vac/50Hz or 230 Vac/50Hz at full load EPA 50% min. at input 115Vac, 60Hz A.1.
A.2 Wireless LAN adapter channels The IEEE 802.11b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. Each channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the center frequencies of each channel. Channel Center Frequency Channel Center Frequency 1 2.412 GHz 8 2.447 GHz 2 2.417 GHz 9 2.452 GHz 3 2.422 GHz 10 2.457 GHz 4 2.427 GHz 11 2.462 GHz 5 2.432 GHz 12 2.467 GHz 6 2.437 GHz 13 2.472 GHz 7 2.
Country/Region (Regulating Body) Available Channels Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Japan (TELEC) Channels 1 to 14* Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Channels 1 to 13 Mexico Channels 9 to 11 Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 New Zealand (PTC) Channels 1 to 13 Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 t
