Page 1 DiGiMatrix ® Digital Entertainment PC AB-V10 User Guide...
Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Video out cable ... 2-12 2.8.5 HDTV cable ... 2-13 2.8.6 Audio out cable ... 2-13 2.9 Connecting external devices ... 2-14 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-2 3.2 Powering up ... 3-2 ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 4 Installing ASUS Home Theater ... 3-22 3.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater ... 3-24 5.6.3 Entertainment modes ... 3-26 3.7 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter ... 3-35 3.7.1 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver ... 3-36 3.7.2 Setting the Windows 3.7.3 Other support CD options ...
Page 5 A.2.2 Remote control layout ... A-5 A.2.3 Remote control functions in Audio DJ ... A-6 A.2.4 Remote control functions in Home Theater ... A-7 A.3 Optical drive technical specifications ... A-9 A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels ... A-10 ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 6: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
Page 7: Safety Information
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 8: About This Guide
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS DiGiMatrix. 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 chapters: Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix.
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Page 10: System Package Contents
System package contents Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with • ASUS P4SQ motherboard • DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive • 7-in-1 storage card reader Cables • Universal power adapter and cable (100V-240V) • HDTV cable •...
Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction
Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix! The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard, DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs.
Page 13 11. PREVIOUS button. Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In CD/HD mode, selects the previous audio track/file. In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station. In Playlist mode, selects the previous available audio source. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 14: Front Panel (Internal)
12. NEXT button. Press this button to perform various functions in different modes. In CD/HD mode, selects the next audio track/file. In Radio mode, selects the next preset station. In Playlist mode, selects the next available audio source. Front panel (internal) The optical drive, storage card slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door.
Page 15 25. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 26. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ASUS DiGiMatrix ® storage card.
Page 16: Rear Panel
Rear panel The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 2 3 4 Radio antenna port. This port connects the FM antenna. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources.
Page 17: Internal Components
The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components. Standby power LED HDD power plug (to HDD power connector) IDE cable (to HDD connector) ASUS DiGiMatrix Chassis fan CPU fan DIMM sockets HDD metal tray Optical drive shield...
Page 18: Led Panel
LED panel The DiGiMatrix LED panel displays different system information depending on the system mode. Time - The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when DiGiMatrix is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the DiGiMatrix operating system to adjust the time.
Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 20: Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system. Basic components to install 1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed...
Page 21: Removing The Top Cover
Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift. Set the top cover aside. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 22: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
2.4 Installing a hard disk drive The DiGiMatrix system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Use the hand slot to slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Lift the metal cover after the side hooks are disengaged from the HDD tray rail and optical drive shield.
Page 23 (To side of the drive) Replace the metal cover by aligning its side hooks with the tray rail and optical drive shield. Slide the metal cover toward the front panel until it fits in place. ASUS DiGiMatrix Metal tacks (To bottom of the drive)
Page 24: Installing A Cpu
Secure the metal cover with screws that you removed earlier. 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4SQ motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for ® ® Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processor. To install a CPU: Loosen the CPU fan screws.
Page 25 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 26 11. Reinstall the chassis fan and heatsink assembly. Align the bracket screw hole with the rear panel screw hole. 12. Secure the chassis fan and heatsink assembly with the screw you removed earlier. 13. Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector.
Page 27: Installing A Dimm
DIMM is properly seated. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 28: Replacing The Top Cover
Replacing the top cover After installing the components, follow these instructions to replace the top cover. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the top cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel cover tabs.
Page 29: Connecting Cables
Connect the DC IN power plug to the DiGiMatrix DC IN socket. DC IN power plug Power LED Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your area. ASUS DiGiMatrix Power adapter Power cable 2-11...
Page 30: Radio Antenna
2.8.2 Radio antenna Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port. Place the radio antenna at an elevated location to achieve better reception. 2.8.3 Audio/Video cable This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). To connect the Audio/Video cable: Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port.
Page 31: Hdtv Cable
Audio ports function variation Audio port Headphone/2-Channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In * Low Frequency Enhanced Output ASUS DiGiMatrix HDTV Audio system 4-Channel 6-Channel No function LFE Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Surround...
Page 32: Connecting External Devices
2.9 Connecting external devices To the front panel Audio Devices — VOLUME + Camera Headphone Scanner To the rear panel Line In Line Out RJ-45 PS/2 Mouse DiGiMatrix subsystem USB Mouse PS/2 KB 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
Page 33 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 34: Chapter 3: Starting Up
• Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. ® 2000/XP operating systems...
Page 35: Running The Support Cd
Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS 651 display driver. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS AGP driver. Install the SiS Display Driver before installing the SiS AGP Driver. ASUS DiGiMatrix Click an icon to display other information...
Page 36 This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix remote controller. ASUS DiGiMatrix TV Card Driver Click this item to install the driver for the DiGiMatrix TV Card. ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver This item installs the ASUS wireless LAN driver. See page 3-35 for details. Chapter 3: Starting up...
Page 37: Utilities Menu
This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. See page 3-9 for details. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the ® motherboard BIOS in Windows environment, This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Page 38: Asus Contact Information
ASUS Screensaver This item installs the ASUS screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
Page 39: Software Information
3.4.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Page 40 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. The BIOS ROM information is displayed. Click Flash to update the BIOS. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.
Page 41: Asus Pc Probe
3.4.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vital system information such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer, including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
Page 42 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the system temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease...
Page 43 Information tab Hard Drive Shows the used and free space of the DiGiMatrix’ hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-11...
Page 44 NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a...
Page 45: Multi-Channel Audio Feature
Select the option Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround). Click the Apply button. Click the Test button to display the Test Listening Environment window. Select the audio test path from the drop-down menu. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-13...
Page 46 After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play Test Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. The Play Test Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing.
Page 47 Select to enable the front panel microphone. Click Close for the new settings to take effect. The rear panel Mic port (pink) is automatically disabled when you enable the front panel Mic port. Only one Mic port works at a time. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-15...
Page 48: Music Wizard
3.4.4 Music Wizard The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. See next section for the Audio DJ feature. The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix package.
Page 49 You may also drag and drop MP3 files to the Selected Files window to add more files to the playlist. Saving your playlist or folder When prompted, save the playlist or the folder. Type a file name, then click Save. The Music Wizard window displays the created playlist and folder. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-17...
Page 50 Click a playlist icon to view all MP3 files saved on that playlist or folder. Editing your playlist or folder To add/remove a file to/from a playlist: Select a playlist, then click Edit. Select the file you wish to add from the Existing Files window, then click Select.
Page 51: Audio Dj
2. Press the system power button to turn on the system. 3. Use the Windows 4. Press the Audio DJ power button to put DiGIMatrix in Audio DJ mode. ASUS DiGiMatrix button of the remote controller. ® shutdown procedures to turn off the system.
Page 52: Selecting An Audio Source
3.5.1 Selecting an audio source The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status. To select an audio source: Press the STOP ( ) button until the Player Status displays Playlist Mode.
Page 53: Tuning Into An Fm Radio Station
You may adjust the volume by turning the Volume Dial clockwise (volume up) or counterclockwise (volume down). You may also press the on the remote controller. Press the volume dial to MUTE sound. ASUS DiGiMatrix buttons on the button on the remote controller.
Page 54: Asus Home Theater
The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. 3.6.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater Place the ASUS Home Theater CD into the optical drive to start installation. The initial installation window appears. Click Next. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes.
Page 55 The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Reboot your computer after the installation is completed. To launch the ASUS Home Theater, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater. Configuring Home Theater in Windows To configure Home Theater settings in Windows ®...
Page 56: Using Asus Home Theater
3.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the DiGiMatrix. Home Theater lets you watch TV, play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files or browse pictures from the same interface.
Page 57 The control panel Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below. Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-25...
Page 58: Entertainment Modes
Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan to view the available channels. See “Settings” on page 3-29 for details. TV features The ASUS Home Theater comes with several features that support playing, recording, and replaying TV programs. Simultaneous playing and recording Home Theater allows you to watch a recorded TV program while in the middle of a recording.
Page 59 The Recorded TV window also displays recorded TV file information. Click the View button to preview a recorded program. A window displays a snapshot of each recorded program. Click the View button again to return to the recorded program list. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-27...
Page 60 Schedule The Schedule option allows you to set a schedule to record a TV program. To add a recording schedule, click Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the ® Windows My Videos folder. Home Theater records TV programs in MPEG file format. To create a recording schedule: Select the recording settings including the channel,...
Page 61 Click the to return to the TV main window. TV Audio The TV Audio button allows you to set the TV audio output to Stereo, Mono or SAP. ASUS DiGiMatrix Click to select other options 3-29...
Page 62 Radio Home Theater lets you tune in and listen to an FM radio station. Click Radio on the Home Theater main window. The Radio window appears. Click Autoscan to view available FM stations in your location. Select a station from the list to start listening. Organize the FM stations by name or frequency using the Sort By Name/ Frequency buttons.
Page 63: Video Clips
The Video Clips window only lists video clips saved in the Windows folder. ASUS DiGiMatrix Click to start Rotate Right slideshow Rotate Left Zoom Out Zoom In ®...
Page 64 Click View to display a snapshot of the video clips. Sort your video clips by clicking the Sort By Name/Date buttons. DVD/VCD Watch a movie with the DVD/VCD player. Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the Play button.
Page 65 Audio Source. This item allows you to set your audio source to CD Player, Microphone, Aux, Line In, Phone, or Mono Out. Record Quality. Set your recording quality to Good, Better, or Best. Click Next to display the Picture settings window or Close to return to the main window. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-33...
Page 66 Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow. Click Next to display the DVD settings window or Close to return to the main window. DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. See page 3-32 for DVD/VCD settings.
Page 67: Asus Wireless Lan Adapter
ASUS Wireless LAN adapter The DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless LAN adapter allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers making it a perfect solution for your home or small office network.
Page 68: Installing The Wlan Card Utilities And Driver
DiGiMatrix system. Explore this CD. Click this option to explore the support CD contents. Browse our Web Site. Click this option to visit the ASUS website. Installation Language. This option allows you to change the installation language. Click the arrow to display available installation languages.
Page 69: Setup Wizard
LAN adapter in station (STA) mode. Select a wireless network from the table, then click Next. The wireless LAN adapter connects to the selected network. Click the Search Again button to re-scan available access points in your location. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-37...
Page 70 If the AP you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enter the WEP keys. Refer to “Config-Encryption Tab” on page 3-54 for WEP encryption settings. Click Next when done. Obtain the WEP keys from the network administrator.
Page 71 Click Finish to close the setup wizard. My Configuration The setup wizard allows you to set the wireless LAN adapter in various operating modes when you selected My Configuration. Select an operation mode, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix ® 3-39...
Page 72 Creating your own wireless LAN (Soft AP and Ad-hoc modes) When prompted, assign an SSID (Network Name) to the soft access point (AP) or wireless LAN network (Ad-hoc) you wish to create, then select a radio channel that you wish to use in communicating with other wireless devices.
Page 73 Some access points disable their SSID broadcasting to prevent a wireless device from finding and accessing their networks. Obtain the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN from the network administrator. To connect to a hidden wireless LAN: Select Connect to a hidden wireless LAN, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-41...
Page 74 When prompted, enter the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN you obtained from the network administrator. Click Next. If the hidden wireless LAN you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enable data encyption.
Page 75 IP address. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. Click Next when done. The wireless LAN adapter setup is complete. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-43...
Page 76 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the wireless LAN adapter in Soft AP mode, the wizard prompts you to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS is a networking feature that allows several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection.
Page 77 Click Next. Select the network adapters that connect to other computers in your home network, if any. The wizard will bridge these networks with the wireless LAN adapter. Click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-45...
Page 78 The wizard creates a network bridge between your wired (LAN) and wireless (wireless LAN adapter) network connections. Click Next. Network bridge is a process of connecting several wired or wireless LAN segments. See page 3-70 for details. Click Yes when an Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appear.
Page 79 The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. 10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. ® Refer to Windows XP Help and Support Center for articles and help files on the Network Bridge function. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-47...
Page 80 Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your computer connects directly to the Internet: Select the number of IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. The wizard will instruct you to enable ICS or create a network bridge if you are assigned two or more IP addresses.
Page 81 2 to 10 of the “Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway” section on pages 3-45 to 3-47. Follow the steps in the “Direct Internet connection” section on page 3-48 if your computer directly connects to the Internet. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-49...
Page 82: The Control Center Utility
3.7.5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows application launcher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. Control Center icons The Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access point and connection to the Internet.
Page 83 Wireless LAN Card Settings The Wireless LAN Card Settings is Tabbed property sheets the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless LAN adapter. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration.
Page 84 Rescan button - Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality. Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. See “Config-Basic Tab” on the next page. Search and Connect button - Click to view all wireless networks within the range of your system.
Page 85 (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-53...
Page 86 Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad-hoc mode.
Page 87 LAN adapter. • Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys. Config - Advanced The Advanced tab displays the wireless LAN adapter advanced settings. We recommended that you keep the default settings. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-55...
Page 88 Config - Soft AP The Soft AP tab displays the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and bridge features of the wireless LAN adapter. The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows SoftAP/STA Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode.
Page 89 Refer to the table below for icon indications. Table of Icon Indications Excellent link quality (Infrastructure) Good link quality (Infrastructure) Fair link quality (Infrastructure) Poor link quality (Infrastructure) ASUS DiGiMatrix Not linked (Infrastructure) Linked (Ad-hoc) Not linked (Ad-hoc) Soft AP mode 3-57...
Page 90 Command icons Apply. Click to apply the changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration and settings. OK. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel. Click to cancel any changes made on wireless LAN adapter configuration or settings. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window.
Page 91 Wireless Option – Sets your Windows environment. See page 3-36 for details. The Control Center left-click menu is available only when wireless LAN adapter is set to Station Mode (STA). ASUS DiGiMatrix ® XP wireless networking 3-59...
Page 92: Configuring The Wireless Lan Adapter By Wireless Settings Utility
3.7.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless Settings utility The Wireless Settings utility allows you to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (STA) or Soft Access Point (Soft AP) mode. In STA mode, your wireless LAN adapter connects to an access point to access a wireless network or the Internet.
Page 93 3-54 on how to configure the WEP encryption. To check if wireless LAN adapter is associated with the selected AP, click the Status icon in the property window, then select the Status tab. Look for the Associated State field to confirm. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-61...
Page 94 ® Windows XP OS Do any of the following to set your wireless LAN adapter in station mode. Enter the Wireless Settings utility Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. Click the Config icon in the property window, then select the Soft AP tab.
Page 95 Wireless Settings utility. Click the Config icon in the property window of the Wireless Settings utility, then select the SoftAP tab. Select Soft AP Mode, then click Apply. A confirmation window appears click Yes. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-63...
Page 96 Use the Change Mode menu Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode. Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK. The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the ®...
Page 97 Event Log The Event Log tab displays detected system events including the date and time of the event and event type. Click Clear Log to clear the event log window. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-65...
Page 98 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ® ICS is a Windows XP feature allowing several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. With ICS, other wireless clients in a home or small office network rely on the wireless LAN adapter for Internet access.
Page 99 ® Windows desktop. Click File from the menu, then select New Connection. A New Connection Wizard appears. Click Next. When prompted, select the Network connection type. Select Connect to the Internet, then click Next. ASUS DiGiMatrix ® 3-67...
Page 100 Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. Depending on your network connection, select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password or Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next. Enter the ISP name, then click Next.
Page 101 Return to the Wireless Settings utility. Select the created connection from the Available Network Connections, then drag it to the Internet field. Refer to the steps on page 3-66 to enable ICS. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-69...
Page 102 Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may use the network bridge function to connect several LAN segments. A LAN segment is a physical connection between a host computer and a client computer. Network bridging is a cost-effective method of connecting LAN segments since it does not require expensive hardwares such as routers and technical expertise for configuring Internet protocol (IP) addresses.
Page 103 Only LAN connections may be bridged with the wireless LAN adapter. The Wireless Settings utility instructs you to change your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the wireless LAN adapter. ASUS DiGiMatrix 3-71...
Page 104 3-72 Chapter 3: Starting up...
Page 105 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the P4SQ motherboard that came with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 106: Introduction
Introduction The ASUS P4SQ motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard components 20 19 18 17 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info...
Page 107 Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a Standard Infrared (SIR), TV remote control, PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, card reader, and Flash ROM. It also employs the SmartGuardian technology that monitors CPU and chassis fan speeds and other system conditions. ASUS DiGiMatrix ® ® Pentium 4/Celeron (Northwood) ®...
Page 108 Mini PCI slot. The Mini PCI slot supports Mini PCI cards. The P4SQ motherboard has two parallel Mini PCI slots located on both sides of the motherboard. A TV/FM tuner card is installed on the top Mini PCI slot. A wireless network interface card is installed on the bottom Mini PCI slot.
Page 109: Motherboard Layout
USB7 RJ-45 USB8 3COM 3C940 (Gbit) Bottom: PCI LAN Top: USB9 RJ-45 USB10 PS/2 IDEPWR T:Mouse SBPWRLED B:Keyboard ASUS DiGiMatrix 27.2cm (10.7in) PWRSW HOST/ Memmory Controller VT6307 BUZZER USB5 CLRTC 962L CR2032 3V Chipset Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE PCI1...
Page 110: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
4.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion ® Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium 4/Celeron Northwood processor. Gold Arrow P4SQ P4SQ Socket 478 Refer to page 2-6 for CPU installation procedures. Chapter 4: Motherboard Info...
Page 111: System Memory
DIMMs. 104 Pins 80 Pins P4SQ P4SQ 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the two DIMM sockets. Refer to page 2-9 for DIMM installation procedures. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 112: Jumper
4.6 Jumper This section describes and illustrates the jumper on the motherboard. 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.
Page 113: Connectors
Mini PCI slot. P4SQ P4SQ USB2.0 Connector LED panel connector (20-1 pin LCD_PANEL) This connects to the ASUS proprietary LED panel which displays volume, clock/timer, track number, and other system information. P4SQ P4SQ LCD Panel Connector...
Page 114 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA133 master device (hard disk drive).
Page 115 Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P4SQ P4SQ Internal Audio Connectors ASUS DiGiMatrix CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CD(Black) AUX(White) 4-11...
Page 116 IDE power connector (4-pin IDEPWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable. This connector supplies power to the hard disk drive and the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/ DVD-RW drive. P4SQ P4SQ IDE Power Connector Front panel LED connector (6-pin LED_CON) The front panel LED connector is for the power, HDD activity and card reader activity LEDs.
Page 117 P4SQ P4SQ Encoder Connector Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports. P4SQ P4SQ Audio Connector ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 118 P4SQ P4SQ Power Switch Connector 11. Audio DJ panel connector (10-1 pin A_DJPANEL) The Audio DJ panel connector is for the ASUS proprietary Audio DJ panel that supports the front panel audio buttons and IR reception. P4SQ P4SQ Audio DJ Panel Connector...
Page 119 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 120: Chapter 5: Bios Information
BIOS later. You can manage and update the BIOS setup of the DiGiMatrix system using the ASUS EZ Flash and the ASUS Update utilities. The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.
Page 121 5 without the disk in the drive or without the USB flash disk. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>.
Page 122: Bios Setup Program
5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Page 123: Bios Menu Bar
+ (plus key) or spacebar <Enter> <Home> or <PgUp> <End> or <PgDn> <F5> <F10> ASUS DiGiMatrix Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu...
Page 124: General Help
General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions.
Page 125: Main Menu
<Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above appears. Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled]. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 126 A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password.
Page 127: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave
IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 128 [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
Page 129 To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [5 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-11...
Page 130 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance.
Page 131: Keyboard Features
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-13...
Page 132: Advanced Menu
5.4 Advanced menu CPU Speed [Manual] This parameter allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select [Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually. Configuration options: [Manual] [2000MHz] [2667MHz] The CPU speed parameter is non-configurable when you install a locked CPU.
Page 133 USB device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Radio Mode Location [Europe] This item allows you to select the radio system in your location. This item is set to [Europe] by default. Configuration options: [Europe] [U.S.] [Japan] [East Europe] ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-15...
Page 134: Chip Configuration
5.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
Page 135: Pci Configuration
VGA, the less memory space is left for other system devices. Configuration options: [4M] [8M] [16M] [32M] [64M] 5.4.2 PCI Configuration PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and stability. ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-17...
Page 136 Display Select [CRT+DVI] This field allows you to set the display output for the DiGiMatrix system. Configuration options: [CRT+DVI] [CRT+TV] Before selecting [CRT+DVI] as display output, set the TV Type item to [S-Video] and the TV Out Function to [NTSC]. TV Type [S-Video] This item allows you to select the type of TV that connects to the DiGiMatrix system.
Page 137 If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If there are conflicts with the onboard audio controller, set the appropriate field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-19...
Page 138 Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard VIA USB Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA USB controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Information...
Page 139: Power Menu
APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” in the Control Panel. Select the item “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-21...
Page 140 Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Suspend -> Off] [Always On] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
Page 141: Power Up Control
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] The Automatic Power Up feature does not work if the system is powered down by an operating system, such Windows Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support enabled. ASUS DiGiMatrix ® 98, that has Advanced 5-23...
Page 142: Hardware Monitor
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU/chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]...
Page 143: Boot Menu
Pressing [Enter] will show the product ID of the connected IDE hard disk drive. ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select the ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product ID of the connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-25...
Page 144 Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS.
Page 145: Exit Menu
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS DiGiMatrix 5-27...
Page 146: Load Setup Defaults
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 <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values.
Page 147 Appendix The Appendix provides information on the DiGiMatrix Subsystem, remote controller, optical drive technical specifications, and IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 148: Appendix A.1 Subsystem
Subsystem The Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and a second optical drive to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem package includes: • CD-RW drive • IDE cable • DC power cable The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix system.
Page 149: Removing The Top Cover
Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector. Place the drive on the tray. Secure the drive with two side screws. Replace the top cover. ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 150: Connecting The Subsystem To Digimatrix
A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix Follow these instructions to connect the Subsystem to the DiGiMatrix. Place the Subsystem on top of the DiGiMatrix. Connect one end of the IDE cable to the DiGiMatrix IDE connector. Loosen one top cover screw on the DiGiMatrix, then insert the IDE cable ground terminal into the screw.
Page 151: Digimatrix Remote Controller
A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller The DiGiMatrix remote controller allows you to control DiGiMatrix from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ and ASUS Home Theater windows. A.2.1 Specifications Operating range Power Source Receiver A.2.2 Remote control layout...
Page 152: Remote Control Functions In Audio Dj
A.2.3 Remote control functions in Audio DJ Buttons CD/DVD –– –– Pause Stop Play Rewind Fast forward Skip to next track Skip to previous track Volume up Volume down Mute Switch mode –– 0 ~ 9 Select track number Confirm selected track You may turn on the operating system using the OS START ( only when DiGiMatrix is in Audio DJ mode.
Page 153: Remote Control Functions In Home Theater
A.2.4 Remote control functions in Home Theater ASUS DiGiMatrix...
Page 154 You may use the OS START ( ) button to wake up the DiGiMatrix system from S4 mode (suspend-to-disk/hibernate). Appendix...
Page 155: Optical Drive Technical Specifications
Burst PIO Mode 16.7MB/s MultiWord DMA 16.7MB/s Ultra DMA 33.3MB/s Interface ATAPI MTBF 100,000 POH Buffer Memory Size ASUS DiGiMatrix DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combination Drive –– –– 24X ZCLV 4X CLV 10X CLV 8X CAV –– 2X ZCLV 24X CAV 100 ms...
Page 156: A.4 Wireless Lan Adapter Channels
A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels The IEEE 802.11b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. Each channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the center frequencies of each channel. Channel Frequency 2.412 GHz...
Page 157 *Channel 14 only allows 1 to 2 Mbps data transmission rate. Channels 1, 6 and 11 are independent and do not overlap each other. We recommended that you tune your wireless LAN adapter to these channels. ASUS DiGiMatrix Available Channels Channels 1 to 13...
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