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Asus Barebone System A7VT400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Terminator 1 Barebone System Model A7VT400...
  • 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

    Table of contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii System package contents ... x Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System introduction System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System introduction System introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 Installing an operating system ... 3-2 Support CD information ... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Utilities menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 ASUS Contact information ... 3-4 3.2.4 Other information ... 3-5 Software information ... 3-7 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe ... 3-7 3.3.2 ASUS Update ...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Main Menu ... 5-11 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-11 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-11 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ... 5-11 5.3.4 Installed Memory ... 5-11 5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ... 5-12 Advanced Menu ... 5-13 5.4.1 CPU configuration ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized...
  • Page 9 A S U S W e b s i t e s A S U S W e b s i t e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m • ASUS motherboard • 165 W PFC/non-PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400! The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports AMD Sempron™ processors.
  • Page 13 4 . 4 . P o w e r b u t t o n . Press this button to turn the system on. P o w e r b u t t o n . P o w e r b u t t o n . P o w e r b u t t o n .

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7...
  • Page 15 8 . 8 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This Microphone (pink) port connects a M i c r o p h o n e p o r t .

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    Internal components The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and flip out the drive frame. The standard components already installed in the system and the locations of the available drive bays are pointed out.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 18: Preparation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install 1.

  • Page 19: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover The chassis cover is secured by a screw located on the rear panel. To remove the chassis cover: Turn the screw counterclockwise to release the cover. Set the screw aside. Place your hands on both corners of the front panel, just beside the CD-ROM frame.

  • Page 20: Detaching The Drive Frame

    Detaching the drive frame To detach the drive frame: Place the chassis on a flat surface and turn it on its side. The power socket and voltage selector switch are attached to a metal module secured to the rear panel by a screw. Remove the screw to release the power socket module.
  • Page 21 Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the right until it is completely detached from the rear panel. Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it outward. D r i v e f r a m e D r i v e f r a m e D r i v e f r a m e D r i v e f r a m e...

  • Page 22: Installing A Cpu

    Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Sempron™ processor. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.
  • Page 23 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever.

  • Page 24: Installing The Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    Installing the fan and heatsink assembly The processor requires a heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance. • Make sure that you properly install the CPU fan and heatsink to avoid thermal problems. • Use only AMD-certified fan and heatsink assembly. •...
  • Page 25 Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 26: Installing System Memory

    Installing system memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DIMMs. 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.7.1 2.7.1 Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.7.1...

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    2.7.2 2.7.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

  • Page 28: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one 32-bit PCI slot and one Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

  • Page 29: Expansion Card Installation

    2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation 2.8.2 2.8.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation To install a PCI or AGP card. Place the chassis on its side. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to use.

  • Page 30: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q * T h e s e I R Q s a r e u s u a l l y a v a i l a b l e f o r I S A o r P C I d e v i c e s . * T h e s e I R Q s a r e u s u a l l y a v a i l a b l e f o r I S A o r P C I d e v i c e s .

  • Page 31: Installing A Cd-Rom Drive

    Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. To install a CD-ROM drive: Place the chassis upright. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay.
  • Page 32 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the CD-ROM. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P1. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the CD-ROM, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

  • Page 33: 2.10 Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    2.10 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the 5.25-inch bay. The following figures show the internal and external views of the HDD bay location. I n t e r n a l v i e w I n t e r n a l v i e w I n t e r n a l v i e w I n t e r n a l v i e w...
  • Page 34 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the HDD. Use the cable with the white connector labeled Connect one end of the IDE hard disk ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the HDD, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

  • Page 35: 2.11 Reconnecting Cables

    2.11 Reconnecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must reconnect these cables before you replace the chassis cover. 2.11.1 2.11.1 LED cables 2.11.1 LED cables LED cables LED cables 2.11.1 2.11.1 LED cables P o w e r s w i t c h P o w e r s w i t c h P o w e r s w i t c h...

  • Page 36: Uaex Module

    2.11.2 2.11.2 UAEX module UAEX module 2.11.2 2.11.2 UAEX module 2.11.2 UAEX module UAEX module The system front I/O panel has a UAEX module that contains the front panel I/O ports and the connectors to the motherboard. C o n n e c t t o M I C _ L O U T C o n n e c t t o M I C _ L O U T C o n n e c t t o M I C _ L O U T C o n n e c t t o M I C _ L O U T...

  • Page 37: 2.12 Replacing The Cover

    2.12 Replacing the cover After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the system back together. To re-assemble the system: With the chassis lying on its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame to the main chassis.
  • Page 38 Fit the rail tabs on the sides and bottom of the cover to the edges of the chassis. Push the cover towards the rear until it fits. The locking tab snaps into the hole on the chassis indicating that the cover is in place.

  • Page 39: 2.13 Connecting External Devices

    2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. S e r i a l S e r i a l S e r i a l S e r i a l S e r i a l P S / 2...

  • Page 40: 2.14 Power Supply Specifications

    2.14 Power supply specifications 2.14.1 2.14.1 Input characteristics Input characteristics 2.14.1 2.14.1 Input characteristics 2.14.1 Input characteristics Input characteristics I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Installing an operating system The ASUS motherboard that comes with this barebone system supports Windows ® 98/ME/NT/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.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft ®...

  • Page 44: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3 - 4 3 - 4...

  • Page 45: Other Information

    3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Other information Other information Other information 3.2.4 3.2.4 Other information Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
  • Page 46 Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist...

  • Page 47: Software Information

    The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...
  • Page 48 Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring M o n i t o r S u m m a r y M o n i t o r S u m m a r y...
  • Page 49 S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation,...
  • Page 50 U t i l i t y Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click E x e c u t e P r o g r a m E x e c u t e P r o g r a m...

  • Page 51: Asus Update

    3.3.2 ASUS Update 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). To use the ASUS Update:...
  • Page 52 If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click N e x t From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r T 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r T 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r T 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r T 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    Introduction The ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton. Motherboard layout PS/2 IOC_MB T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V Line Line RJ-45 LANLED...

  • Page 55: Jumpers

    Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard. 1 . 1 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W R 1 2 , U S B P W R 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W R 1 2 , U S B P W R 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W R 1 2 , U S B P W R 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W R 1 2 , U S B P W R 3 4 ,...

  • Page 56: Remove The Battery

    2 . 2 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )
  • Page 57 3 . 3 . E x t e r n a l f r e q u e n c y s e l e c t i o n ( F S B ) E x t e r n a l f r e q u e n c y s e l e c t i o n ( F S B ) E x t e r n a l f r e q u e n c y s e l e c t i o n ( F S B ) E x t e r n a l f r e q u e n c y s e l e c t i o n ( F S B ) E x t e r n a l f r e q u e n c y s e l e c t i o n ( F S B )

  • Page 58: Connectors

    Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-4 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1 . 1 . I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E )
  • Page 59 2 . 2 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )
  • Page 60 4 . 4 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 0 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X + 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 0 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X + 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 0 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X + 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 0 - p i n A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X + 1 2 V )
  • Page 61 6 . 6 . C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 62 8 . 8 . U S B 2 . 0 c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 , U S B 5 6 ) U S B 2 .
  • Page 63 System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) • System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 64 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Information

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 67: Updating The Bios Using The Awardbios Flash Utility

    W i n d o w s W i n d o w s W i n d o w s ® ® ® ® ® X P e n v i r o n m e n t X P e n v i r o n m e n t X P e n v i r o n m e n t W i n d o w s W i n d o w s...
  • Page 68 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS B107A (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For KM400A-8235M-6A6LYA0AC Flash Type - SST-39SF020 /5V File Name to Program: Message:...

  • Page 69: Restart The System

    A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 A 7 V T 4 0 0 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS B107A (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 70: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios

    Insert a floppy disk that contains the original, or the latest, BIOS file for this motherboard (A7VT400.BIN). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. A7VT400_1001.001). Rename it to A 7 V T 4 0 0 . B I N update process continues when the A7VT400.BIN is found.

  • Page 71: Asus Update

    5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM 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 73: Bios Menu Bar

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: M A I N M A I N M A I N M A I N M A I N...
  • Page 74 General help General help General help 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>. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Installed Memory 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] 5.3.1 5.3.1...

  • Page 76: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave IDE Primary Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode Primary IDE Master [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto]...

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration 5.4.1 5.4.1 CPU configuration CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Configuration CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM Current FSB Frequency 5 - 1 4 5 - 1 4 5 - 1 4 5 - 1 4...

  • Page 79: Memory Configuration

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Memory configuration Memory configuration Memory configuration 5.4.2 5.4.2 Memory configuration Memory configuration The items in this menu show the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration Current DRAM Frequency DRAM Clock...

  • Page 80: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Chipset configuration Chipset configuration The items in this menu show the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. AGP Display Switch Init Display First AGP Bridge Configuration...
  • Page 81 AGP Mode [8X] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidths of up to 2.21 GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible. When set to [4X], this item allows 1066 MB/s video data transfers through the AGP 4X interface card.

  • Page 82: Pcipnp

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCIPnP PCIPnP The items in this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Plug & Play O/S Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Assign IRQ for VGA...

  • Page 83: Onboard Device Configuration

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
  • Page 84 Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]...

  • Page 85: Usb Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB configuration USB configuration The items in this menu show the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB Configuration USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI Suspend Type [S1 & S3] ACPI Suspend Type [S1 &...

  • Page 87: Apm Configuration

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM configuration APM configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. APM Configuration PS2KB Wakeup Select PS2KB Wakeup Password...
  • Page 88 Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running.
  • Page 89 PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes to soft-off when you press the power button for l e s s l e s s l e s s...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]...
  • Page 91 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage +12V Voltage +12V Voltage +12V Voltage +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Drisk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 5.6.1...

  • Page 93: Removable Drives

    1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM]...

  • Page 94: Cd-Rom Drives

    5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives 5.6.4 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CDROM Drives 1. Pri. Slave: Pioneer CD-ROM ATAPI Model Item Specific Help 5.6.5 5.6.5 Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration 5.6.5 5.6.5 5.6.5 Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot Settings COnfiguration...
  • Page 95 Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] When [Enabled], the BIOS will seek the flopy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Up Num-Lock Status [On] Boot Up Num-Lock Status [On]...

  • Page 96: Security

    5.6.6 5.6.6 5.6.6 Security Security Security 5.6.6 5.6.6 Security Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords.

  • Page 97: Exit Menu

    F o r g o t t h e p a s s w o r d ? F o r g o t t h e p a s s w o r d ? F o r g o t t h e p a s s w o r d ? F o r g o t t h e p a s s w o r d ? F o r g o t t h e p a s s w o r d ? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real...
  • Page 98 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes 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.

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