TW300-E5/PI4 Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Series Workstation User’s Manaual
E3822 First Edition May 2008 Copyright © 2008 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”).
Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices........................................................................................................ viii Safety information....................................................................................... ix About this guide........................................................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.
Contents 2.7.3 2.8 2.9 2.8.1 Removing the floppy disk drive...................................... 2-22 2.8.2 Removing the system fan.............................................. 2-23 2.8.3 Removing the SATA backplane...................................... 2-24 Connecting cables...................................................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Motherboard layouts..................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Jumpers........
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.3.5 SATA 1~6..........................................................................................4-14 4.3.6 SATA Configuration........................................................ 4-15 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration........................................................ 4-16 4.3.8 System Information........................................................ 4-17 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................... 4-18 4.4.
Contents 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 4-31 4.6.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 4-32 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 4-33 Boot menu................................................................................... 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
Contents 6.2 6.3 6.1.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®. ............. 6-2 6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver................................. 6-3 6.1.4 Installing an operating system......................................... 6-5 Support DVD information............................................................. 6-6 6.2.1 Running the support DVD................................................ 6-6 6.2.2 Drivers 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 • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a workstation. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
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This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P5E WS Professional motherboard. The workstation supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Networking LAN 2 x Marvell® 8056 PCI-E GbE LANs Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 1 x 7-in-1 Card Reader 2 x 5.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. Optical Drive Empty 5.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a power supply module, and a vent for the system fan. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Power supply module Power cord connector Power supply switch PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports External SATA ports USB 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 5 1 6 7 10 2 8 3 4 1. Power supply unit 2. 95mm system fan 3. ASUS P5E WS Professional motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive 6. 5.25-inch drive bay 7. 7-in-1 Card Reader 8. Front I/O board (hidden) 9. Internal HDD bays 9 10.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED LED Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD 1.7.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the left side cover You have to remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of the server system. • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the left side cover 1.
2.1.2 Removing the right side cover Most internal components can be installed or replaced after removing the left side cover. However, for components such as Serial ATA hard disk drives, you may have to remove the right side cover for easier component installation or replacement. To remove the right side cover 1. Remove the two screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Slide the right side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3.
2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5E WS Professional motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E WS PRO Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 3300 / 3200 / 3100 / 3000 Series processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo Series LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Series processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the cooler, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 P5E WS PRO DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E WS Professional 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 This chipset officially supports DDR2 800/667MHz.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ECC and non‑ECC, unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.5 Installing hard disk drives The server system supports four Serial ATA hard disk drives through screw-free hard disk drive holders. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive 1. Follow the instruction in section 2.1.2 Removing the right side cover to remove the right side cover. 2. Slightly push inward the HDD holder handles to release the HDD holder lock from the HDD bay, as shown in the right figure. 3. Carefully pull the HDD holder out of the HDD bay, as shown in the right figure. 4.
2-14 6. Attach the other side of the HDD screw holes to the cage pin caps, as shown in the right figure. 7. Carefully insert the HDD holder and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until the cage handles fix to the HDD bay.
2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard/optional with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bay (labled 2) is available for additional 5.
3. Carefully remove the front panel cover, and then set aside. 2.6.2 Installing an additional optical drive Configure your optical drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the drive bay. Refer to the optical drive documentation for details. To install an additional optical drive 1. Select the drive bay you intend to use. Push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. Take extra care when removing the knock down metal cover.
2. Follow the direction of the arrows in the figure to unlock and lift the drive bay lock. 3. Carefully insert the drive to the bay. 4. Align the drive to the bay screw holes, and then lock the drive bay lock. 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) and a 4-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to the connectors on the drive.
2-18 6. Remove the front panel bay cover opposite the drive bay you used by pressing the hooks inward. 7. Reinstall the front panel and side covers when done.
2.7 Expansion cards 2.7.1 Installing expansion cards The system comes with two PCI Express x16 slots (x8 link), one PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link), one PCI-X 64bit/133MHz slot, and two PCI 32-bit/33MHz/5V slots. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! To install an expansion card 1.
6. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 7. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position and push it down until you hear a click sound. 2.7.2 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 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
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2.8 Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Floppy disk drive (FDD) 2. System fan 3. SATA backplane 2.8.1 Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the FDD 2-22 1. Disconnect the FDD power plug and signal cable. 3. Carefully pull the FDD bay from the chassis. 4.
2.8.2 Removing the system fan To remove the system fan 1. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 ® GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional Fan connectors 2. Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3.
2.8.3 Removing the SATA backplane To remove the SATA backplane 1. Remove the right side cover first. Disconnect all SATA cables and power cables connected to the SATA backplane. Remove all hard drives before removing the SATA backplane. 2. Remove all the six screws on the back of the SATA backplane holder with a screwdriver. 3. Take out the SATA backplane with the backplane holder and place on a flat surface. The TW300-E5/PI4 Workstation uses only the four SATA HDD connectors labelled DEVICE14.
4. Remove all the six screws on the holder to replace the SATA backplane.
2.9 Connecting cables The TW300-E5/PI4 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information on the connectors.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
3.1 Motherboard layouts P5E WS Professional Motherboard 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O EATX12V FLOPPY KB_USB56 ® Marvell 88E8056 ICS CHA_FAN2 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 30.5cm (12.
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
Layout contents Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN) Page 3-6 2. PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 3-7 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 8. Line In port (light blue) 9. Line Out port (lime) 10. Microphone port (pink) 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. External SATA ports 14. USB 2.
Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin EXT_SATA1-2) 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 7. Optical audio drive connector (4-pin CD) 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 9.
3.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC ® P5E WS PRO 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear RTC P5E WS Professional Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot’s maximum frequency capability. The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot.
3.3 Connectors 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 1 16 2 15 3 14 4 5 13 12 6 7 8 11 10 9 1. ��������������������������� PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
• DO NOT insert different connectors to these ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
3.3.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34–1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disk drives.
4. Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin EXT_SATA1-2) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10, install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to one of these connectors and an external Serial ATA drive to one of the external SATA ports.
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5E WS Professional USB 2.
7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P5E WS PRO CD P5E WS Professional Internal audio connector 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED- PLED+ PLED P5E WS PRO Reset Ground PWR Ground ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PANEL RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5E WS Professional System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
15. Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Step3. Front panel functions are enabled.
3-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3.
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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
4.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, 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.
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
4.1.4 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 1024KB free space to save the file.
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 DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5EWP.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5EWP.
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Ai Tweaker System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Configuration fields 1 2 3 4 5 6 [10:55:25] [Mon 08/13/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [WDC [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not SATA Coniguration System Information WD800JD-00LSA0] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] General help Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [06:22:54] [Fri 03/09/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tools [10:55:25] [Wed 08/22/2007] [1.44M, 3.
4.3.5 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.
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 [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration.
4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ASUS BIOS Version : 0123 Build Date : 08/27/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 1024MB F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for the system performance. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] This sub-item appears only when you set the N.O.S. Mode item to either [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy Load]. Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected N.O.S. mode. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.] and [X.M.P.]. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 150. 4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
• The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
4.4.11 Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Relax Level [1] This sub-item appears only when you set the Transaction Booster item to [Disabled]. Set this item to a higher level to get better compatibility. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 4. Boost Level [1] This sub-item appears only when you set the Transaction Booster item to [Enabled].
• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.
4.4.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum.
4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Exit Configure CPU.
CPU Ratio Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0]–[31.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item.
4.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.
4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI/PCIX Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [47ºC/116.5ºF] [32ºC/89.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Installed :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check to change password. again to disabled password. [Full Access] [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 Select Screen Select Item Change Field +Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status O.C. Profile 2 Status Save to Profile 1 :Not Installed :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
4.8.3 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cables connected to the LAN (RJ-45) ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY POST Check LAN cable Ai Net 2 Pair Status 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A [Disabled] Tools Check LAN cable during POST. Length +- F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
This chapter provides information on how to configure your hard disk drives as RAID sets.
5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. • Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.
5.2 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration Utility The Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS Configuration utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives at Red SATA Connector. 2. Turn on the system. 3. During POST, press + to enter the utility main menu.
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar, select Create on the top.
4. The Create Array screen appears.
6. A confirmation screen appears. Press to confirm the array creation.
5.2.2 Deleting an array To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press and the Delete array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status 0 2TB RAID0 ONLINE NEXT Stripe Members 64KB 0, 4 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 2. Select a desired array to delete and select NEXT. Press after the confirmation screen appears.
3. Press again to confirm and delete the selected array. Warning: Do you want to delete the array's MBR?[Y] [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members *0 2TB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array.
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB.. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAIDX(xxxxx) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives Capacity X XXX.
5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
2. Press to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID configuration utility after POST. 3. If there is available Non-RAID SATA Hard Disk, the utility will prompt the windows for rebuilding the RAID. Press to select the port of destination disk for rebuilding or press to exit The size of destination disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 5-18 4. After selecting, the volumes with Rebuild status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
Rebuilding the RAID with new installed disk: 1. If one member of physical SATA Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as. 2. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install the same specification of new SATA hard disk into the same SATA Port. After reboot, the rebuild will occur automatically. The size of new disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 3.
5.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press . This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 1. When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Manager RAID, we would like to assign one array to be the boot drive.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4. [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save the changes. 5.3.
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This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports.
6.1 RAID driver installation A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3.
6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2. Press when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device.
5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . Marvell 6145 SATA Controller Select Marvell 61XX SATA Controller 32bit Driver for 32bit Windows Server OS, Marvell 61XX SATA Controller 64bit Driver for 64bit Windows Server OS, Marvell 61XX SATA Controller Vista 32bit Driver for 32bit Windows Vista OS, or Marvell 61XX SATA Controller Vista 64bit Driver for 64bit Windows Vista OS, and then press .
6. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Windows® Vista OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Vista OS 1. Insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 2. During the OS installation, select Load Driver, click Browse, then select Floppy Disk Drive (A:). Click OK. 3.
6.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 6.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 888 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.
6.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.
6.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.
6.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 6.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
6.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
6.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 6.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
6.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.
Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. Exit Click the Exit button or the OK button ( Manager.
Digital Output The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. You can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre‑programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the digital output options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Digital Output tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the digital output port as the default audio output device. 3.
Line In The Line In tab allows you to configure audio input settings using the analog line in port. To set the analog line in options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device. 3. The Line In tab allows you to adjust the recording and playback volume and set a default format for audio input. 4. Click to effect the Line In settings and exit.
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( 6-20 ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings. Sound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre‑programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2.
Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4.
3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. To start the 3D Audio Demo 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click 4. Click to test your settings. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.
6.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
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 Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference 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 WMI Information 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 PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space.
CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values.
6.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
6.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window.
6.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen.
6.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S.
6.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.
6.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
This section provides information about the CPU features and technologies and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone workstation.
A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled], and then press . 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6.
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
A.4 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem The power LED on the workstation or on the monitor do not light up Action 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Ensure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.
A-6 Appendix: Reference information
