Vintage V2-AH2 PC (Desktop Barebone)
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Table of contents Notices................................................................................................. vi Safety information...............................................................................vii About this guide..................................................................................viii System package contents..................................................................... x Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome!........................................
Table of contents Chapter 3: Installing an operating system............................................... 3-1 3.2 Powering up........................................................................... 3-1 3.3 Support CD information......................................................... 3-1 3.4 3.3.1 Drivers menu............................................................ 3-2 3.3.2 Utilities menu........................................................... 3-3 3.3.3 Make Disk menu...............
Table of contents 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields................................................ 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window....................................................... 5-14 5.2.8 General help........................................................... 5-14 Main menu............................................................................ 5-15 5.3.1 System Time..................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V2-AH2 PC( Desktop Barebone). This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the PC( Desktop Barebone).
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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
System package contents Check your Vintage V2-AH2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1. ASUS Vintage V2-AH2 PC( Desktop Barebone) with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • 3. Support CD 4.
This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter presents the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Vintage V2-AH2! The ASUS Vintage V2-AH2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a powerful computing capability, expandability, and versatile connectivity. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the latest AMD Athlon™ 64/64FX, or Sempron™ desktop processors in the 940-pin package. Two DDR DIMM slots support up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR400/533/667/800 DIMMs.
1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 9 1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover. Covers two 5.25-inch bays for optical drives. 2. 3.5-inch drive bay cover. Covers two 3.5-inch bays for a hard disk and a floppy disk drive. 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 2 14 15 3 4 16 1394 11 9 DVI 8 5 6 7 17 10 12 15 18 13 1. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the next section before adjusting this selector. 3. PS/2 mouse port.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue 4-channel 6-channel Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In 13. Expansion slot metal brackets. Covers the expansion card slots. Remove the metal bracket only when installing an expansion card. 14. Power supply unit fan vent.
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 2 3 6 8 9 12 R 7 4 1 10 11 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1- Front panel cover 5.
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install: 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Remove the cover screws on the rear panel. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. Set the side cover aside. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.
3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package.
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/64 or Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard.
To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise you can not lock the retention bracket. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base until it clicks in place. 4.
2.5 Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. MM_A2 MM_A1 MM_B2 MM_B1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered/non-ECC/ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E N/A SS KVR667D2E5/512 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 N/A SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 512MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 N/A DS M378T6453FZ0-CE6 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6(ECC) N/A SS M391T3253FZ0-CE6 512MB SAMSUN
DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component CL DIMM support A 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7 N/A SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7 V B 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7(ECC) N/A SS M391T3253FZ3-CE7 V V 512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX N/A SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 V V 512MB Infineon HYB18T256800AF25 N/A DS HYS64T64520HU-2.
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 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. DDR DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
2.6.2 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 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure blow shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.
2.7 Installing storage drives 2.7.1 Optical drive The system supports up to two 5.25” optical drives such as CD-ROM, CD ‑RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RW drives. To install an optical drive: 1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25” drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Insert the optical drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay. 2 3 3 4.
2.7.2 Floppy disk drive The system supports a 3.5” floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the lower 3.5” drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Insert the floppy disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws on both sides of the bay. 3 3 2 4. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. B A 5.
2.7.3 Hard disk drive The system supports a 3.5” IDE or SATA hard disk drive. To install a hard disk drive: 1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 3.5” drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Insert the hard disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the hard disk drive with two screws on both sides of the bay. 3 3 4. 2 For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.
2.8 Connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you installed system components. Connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover. Front panel buttons and LEDs Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. See page 4-11 for the system panel descriptions.
2.9 Removing the bay covers If you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the bay cover locks. Press the locks outward to release the bay cover. Push the bay cover inward, then set it aside. Follow the same instructions to remove the 3.5” drive bay cover. 2.10 Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. 2. 3.
2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation
Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The PC( desktop barebone) 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 Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
3.3.1 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 the ASUS drivers. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. NVIDIA GeForce 6150 Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 display driver. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver.
3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS utilities. 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 The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft Direct X 9.0c. If your system is Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft Direct X 9.0c installation.
3.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a NVIDIA RAID User’s Manual. Click the item, you can open the manual. NVIDIA RAID User’s Manual Allows you to open the NVIDIA RAID user’s manual.
3.3.5 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. 3.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD 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 CD and a brief description of each in text format.
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 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology • Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology supports AMD Athlon™ XP and higher processors only.
Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software application that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU frequency and core voltage. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “3.3.2 Utilities menu”, for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application: Windows® XP OS 1. Click the Start button. 2. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet V1.
3.4.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 3-12 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. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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.
3.4.3 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “3.3.2 Utilities menu” for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS BIOS Flash utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section “5.1.
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.
3-16 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 Motherboard information The PC( desktop barebone) comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX1 2V KBPWR PS/2 KBM S T: Mouse B: K eyboard CPU_F AN Sup er I/O 24.5cm (9.
4.2 1. Jumpers 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 onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the CMOS, which includes the system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Refer to section “1.3 Rear panel” for details on the rear panel connectors. 4.3.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 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.
PRI_ID E SEC_ID E NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. R IDE Connectors 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 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.
6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB 2.0 Connectors 7. USB78 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD [black]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) BLINE_OUT_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports AC’97 audio standard. AAFP MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L R Front Audio Connector 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. SPEAKER +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ PLED R HD_LED Reset Ground PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PA NE L RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply . System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1.
6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-M2NPV-VM-00 Flash Type DATE: 09/06/2005 File Name to Program: 0104.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file.
5.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears.
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
5.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
5.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 2. 5-10 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 HDD SMART Monitoring [ST321122A] Legacy Diskette A: [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled [None].....
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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information.
Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit Select Menu JumperFree Configuration Item Specific Help AI NET2 Adjust system frequency/ voltage. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration F1:Help ESC: Exit 5.4.
Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. 5.4.2 AI Net2 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) [Disabled] Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Item Specific Help Enable/Disable LAN cable ccheck during POST.
5.4.2 CPU Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced CPU Configuration AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ CPU Type CPU Speed 1800MHz Cache RAM 128K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool’n’Quiet Function [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable/Disable AMD Coll’n’Quiet function which support P-state transitions in AMD processors. DRAM Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto‑detected by the BIOS.
Trwt [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DQS Signal Timing Training Control [Perform DQS] Allows you to perform or skip DQS. Configuration options: [Skip DQS] [Perform DQS] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory hole remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bottom of 32-bit [31:24]I0 space [E0] Allows you to key in a HEX number ranging from 0000 to 00EO.
Frame Buffer Size [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the frame buffer size for onboard graphic. Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabled] ECC [Auto] Allows you to set ECC. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [Down] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum for CPU. Configiration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum for PCI.
Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you to select a graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields.
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA DMA transfer [Enabled] Switches to support SATA DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Port 3,4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Onchip SATA2 (Port3, Port4) Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA DMA transfer [Enabled] Switches to support SATA DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefeatch mode.
Third SATA Master RAID [Enabled] Selects this device as the RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fourth SATA Master RAID [Enabled] Selects this device as the RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.6 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 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor F1:Help ESC: Exit 5.5.
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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 Date (of Month) and Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) become configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Power Up by PS/2 Mouse function.
Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage[xx.xºC] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to display the detected temperatures.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu F1:Help ESC: Exit 5.6.
5.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to select a removable drive attached to the system. 5.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Removable Drives 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Item Specific Help 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Allows you to select an add-in disk drive attached to the system. 5.6.
Quick Boot [Enabled] Enables or disables the quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enable this item to check for a boot floppy disk during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) becomes user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled.
5.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls full access, to change password. Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. Select an item then press . 2.
Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system.
5.7 Tools 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 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Boot Exit Select Menu ASUS O.C.Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit Item Specific Help ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Select Menu ASUS O.C.
5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.
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. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 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.
