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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.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Operation safety

Operation safety

Operation safety

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the

documentation that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a
stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

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C A U T I O N: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturerís instructions.

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V O R S I C H T: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.

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Summary of Contents for Pundit P2-PE2

Page 1: ...Pundit Barebone System Model PE2 ...

Page 2: ...NDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFE...

Page 3: ...re you proceed 2 2 2 3 Removing the top cover 2 3 2 4 Installing a hard disk drive HDD 2 4 2 5 Installing a CPU 2 6 2 5 1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2 6 2 5 2 CPU installation 2 7 2 5 3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2 8 2 6 Installing a DIMM 2 9 2 7 Replacing the top cover 2 10 2 8 Connecting the power cable 2 11 2 9 Connecting external devices 2 12 To the front pa...

Page 4: ... Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information BIOS Information 5 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5 2 5 1 1 ASUS EZ Flash 5 2 5 1 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5 4 5 1 3 ASUS Update utility 5 5 5 2 BIOS setup program 5 8 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen 5 9 5 2 2 Menu bar 5 9 5 3 Main menu 5 11 5 3 1 Primary and Secondary Master Slave 5 13 5 3 2 Keyboard...

Page 5: ... correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Depar...

Page 6: ...om connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Battery W...

Page 7: ...nstallation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install components in the system 3 3 3 3 3 Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the syste...

Page 8: ...to aid in completing a task Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 1 1 1 1 ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide update...

Page 9: ... with ASUS Pundit PE2 barebone system with ASUS motherboard CPU fan and heatsink assembly IDE cable 2 2 2 2 2 Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories AC adapter and power plug Screws 3 3 3 3 3 Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables DC IN power cable and plug 4 4 4 4 4 Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD 5 5 5 5 5 User guide User guide User guide User guide User g...

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Page 11: ...t PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel and internal components ...

Page 12: ...is being read from or written to the hard disk drive 3 3 3 3 3 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive This is a slim optical disk drive 4 4 4 4 4 STOP EJECT button STOP EJECT button STOP EJECT button STOP EJECT button STOP EJECT button Press this button to eject the disc loading tray 5 5 5 5 5 Drive activity LED Drive activity LED Drive activity LED Drive activity LE...

Page 13: ...11 11 Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini plug 12 12 12 12 12 Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port This Mic pink port connects a microphone 13 13 13 13 13 USB 2 0 ports USB 2 0 ports USB 2 0 ports USB 2 0 ports USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 port...

Page 14: ...rnet connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub 5 5 5 5 5 PS 2 mouse port PS 2 mouse port PS 2 mouse port PS 2 mouse port PS 2 mouse port This green 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 mouse 6 6 6 6 6 PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 keyboard port This purple 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 keyboard 7 7 7 7 7 USB 2 0 ports USB 2 0 ports USB...

Page 15: ...DD power plug to HDD power connector HDD power plug to HDD power connector HDD power plug to HDD power connector 3 3 3 3 3 IDE cable to HDD connector IDE cable to HDD connector IDE cable to HDD connector IDE cable to HDD connector IDE cable to HDD connector 4 4 4 4 4 Chassis fan Chassis fan Chassis fan Chassis fan Chassis fan 5 5 5 5 5 CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan 6 6 6 6 6 DIMM sockets...

Page 16: ...1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 Chapter 1 System introduction Chapter 1 System introduction Chapter 1 System introduction Chapter 1 System introduction Chapter 1 System introduction ...

Page 17: ...ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install components in the system ...

Page 18: ...r cable before removing or plugging in any system component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED Unplug the AC adapter cable from the wall socket before touching any component Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object such as the power supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold compone...

Page 19: ...rews that secure the top cover to the chassis 2 Use a Phillips cross screw driver to remove the top cover screws Keep the screws for later use 3 Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis 4 Hold the center edge of the top cover then lift Set the top cover aside 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 ...

Page 20: ...nnect the 4 pin power plug to the HDD power connector Set your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as Master device 2 4 Installing a hard disk drive HDD The system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive HDD To install a hard disk drive 1 Remove the two metal cover screws Keep the screws for lat...

Page 21: ... tray Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes two at the side and two at the bottom Insert the side metal tacks before inserting the bottom metal tacks 6 Secure the drive with two side screws Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks To side of the drive Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks Metal tacks To bottom of the drive 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 A A A A A...

Page 22: ... heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU 4 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the chassis fan connector 5 Move the chassis fan and heatsink assembly toward the direction of the front panel then lift Set the chassis fan and heatsink assembly aside The system comes with a pre installed proprietary ...

Page 23: ...p to a 90 angle 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner gold mark matches the base of the socket lever 4 Carefully insert the CPU to the socket until it fits in place 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 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The le...

Page 24: ...er 4 for the location of the CPU fan connector 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly assembly assembly assembly assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1 Place the chassis fan and heatsink asse...

Page 25: ...ll a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard 2 Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 4 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 3 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket 3 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direc...

Page 26: ...op cover 1 Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover 2 Fit the top cover hooks with the chassis side tabs and the front panel cover tabs 3 Lower the rear edge of the top cover as shown 4 Push the top cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place 5 Secure the top cover with two screws that you removed earlier Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks...

Page 27: ... Connect the other end of the power cable male plug to a power outlet 3 Check the AC power adapter LED The LED lights up to indicate that the power from the source is within the operating range 4 Connect the DC IN power plug to the system DC IN socket Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your area Power LED Power LED Power LED Power LED Power LED Power cable Pow...

Page 28: ... c M i c M i c M i c M i c Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone H D D H D D H D D H D D H D D Scanner Scanner Scanner Scanner Scanner Camera Camera Camera Camera Camera PS 2 KB PS 2 KB PS 2 KB PS 2 KB PS 2 KB PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Mouse Line Out Line Out Line Out Line Out Line Out L i n e I n L i n e I n L i n e I n L i n e I n L i n e I n M i c M i c M i c ...

Page 29: ...ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD ...

Page 30: ...em features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented i...

Page 31: ...AD1980 SoundMAX AD1980 SoundMAX AD1980 SoundMAX AD1980 SoundMAX AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver Audio Driver Installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax application See page 3 1X for details SiS PCI LAN Driver SiS PCI LAN Driver SiS PCI LAN Driver SiS PCI LAN Driver SiS PCI LAN Driver Installs the SiS PCI LAN driver SiS Mini IDE Driver SiS Mini IDE Driver ...

Page 32: ...the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP See page 5 XX for details Anti Virus Utility Anti Virus Utility Anti Virus Utility Anti Virus Utility Anti Virus Utility The anti virus application scans identifies and removes computer viruses View the online help for detailed information Microsof...

Page 33: ... Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of ...

Page 34: ...ort CD Refer to page 3 3 for details 3 After installing the driver the SoundMAX icon appears on the taskbar Double click the icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel 4 From the Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup option click then select Surround Sound Speakers Surround Sound Speakers Surround Sound Speakers Surround Sound Speakers Surround Sound Speakers 5 1 Su...

Page 35: ...lay Test Noise Play Test Noise Play Test Noise Play Test Noise button becomes toggles to S t o p S t o p S t o p S t o p S t o p Playing Playing Playing Playing Playing Click this button any time to stop testing Configuring the MIDI settings Configuring the MIDI settings Configuring the MIDI settings Configuring the MIDI settings Configuring the MIDI settings To configure the MIDI settings 1 Click...

Page 36: ...audio capability when playing DVDs 4 Click Close Close Close Close Close when finished Enabling the front panel microphone port Enabling the front panel microphone port Enabling the front panel microphone port Enabling the front panel microphone port Enabling the front panel microphone port To enable the front panel microphone port 1 Click the Microphone Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advance...

Page 37: ...r to page 3 4 for installation details Starting ASUS PC Probe Starting ASUS PC Probe Starting ASUS PC Probe Starting ASUS PC Probe Starting ASUS PC Probe After installing the application a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not To bypass this startup screen clear the Show up in next execution Show up in next execution Show up in ...

Page 38: ...rocessors only and motherboard temperatures Temperature Warning Temperature Warning Temperature Warning Temperature Warning Temperature Warning threshold threshold threshold threshold threshold adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level Fan Monitor Fan Monitor Fan Monitor Fan Monitor Fan Monitor ...

Page 39: ...tem temperature fan rotation and voltages History History History History History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your system for future reference Information tab Information tab Information tab Information tab Information tab Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the system hard disk drives and the file alloc...

Page 40: ...size Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Shows the system memory load memory usage and paging file usage ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon Right click the PC Probe icon to open a menu Use this menu to open or exit the application and pause or resume all system monitoring When the ASUS PC Probe sense...

Page 41: ...S Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system This chapter includes the motherboard layout jumper settings and connector locations ...

Page 42: ...erboard layout Motherboard layout SiS 651 Host Memory Controller CPU_FAN Super I O 4 Mb ISA DDR DIMM1 64 72 bit 184 pin module SiS 962LUA Socket 478 27 2cm 10 7in 26 9cm 10 6in DDR DIMM2 64 72 bit 184 pin module LAN_USB78 PS 2 T Mouse B Keyboard CHA_FAN BUZZER USB34 FONT MIC FONT LOUT IE1394_2 IE1394_1 ADAPTER IDEPWR SBPWRLED PRI_IDE CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 LED_CON AUX CD AUD_CON CL...

Page 43: ... and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move ...

Page 44: ...ctor 40 1 pin PRI_IDE This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable The Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable has three connectors a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install two...

Page 45: ...chassis fan rotations using the ASUS PC Probe utility Refer to page 3 9 for details Do not forget to connect te fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Fan connectors CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V 3 3 3 3 3 Internal audio connectors 4 pin C...

Page 46: ... 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 slim optical drive Power switch connector PWRSW IDE power connector IDEPWR 12V GND 5V GND 5 5 5 5 5 Power switch connector 2 pin PWRSW Power switch connector 2 pin PWRSW Power switch connector 2 pin PWRSW Power switch connector 2 pin PWRSW Power switch c...

Page 47: ...ON Rear panel audio connectors 10 1 pin AUD_CON 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 Front panel LED connector LED_CON Power LED HDD LED 1 7 7 7 7 7 Front panel LED connector 6 pin LED_CON Front panel LED connector 6 pin LED_CON Front panel LED connector 6 pin LED_CON Front panel ...

Page 48: ...4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info ...

Page 49: ...Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 ASUS Pundit PE2 BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters ...

Page 50: ...n save the file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS file name exact BIOS file name exact BIOS file name exact BIOS file name exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen 2 Restart the system 3 During POST press Alt F2 to display the ASUS EZ Flash screen The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only W...

Page 51: ...ile updating the BIOS area Doing so may cause system boot failure 8 When the update process is finished press any key to restart the system Flash Memory SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area Y N _ If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name a WARNING File WARNING File WARNING File WARNING File WARNING File not found not found not found not found not found message appears Press Enter to close t...

Page 52: ...ing for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file P4SQ X BIN Completed Start flashing When the original updated BIOS file is found the utility automatically updates the corrupted BIOS file 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool t...

Page 53: ...te utility is copied to your system 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the system BIOS file in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update...

Page 54: ...the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window ...

Page 55: ...pdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the sc...

Page 56: ... Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is design...

Page 57: ...cting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Legend bar and navigation keys Legend bar and navigation keys Legend bar and navigation keys Legend bar and nav...

Page 58: ...ome or PgUp Home or PgUp Moves the cursor to the first field End or PgDn End or PgDn End or PgDn End or PgDn End or PgDn Moves the cursor to the last field F 5 F 5 F 5 F 5 F 5 Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults F 1 0 F 1 0 F 1 0 F 1 0 F 1 0 Saves changes and exits Setup 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 General help General help General help General help General help In addition to the It...

Page 59: ...lues for month day and year are Month 1 to 12 Day 1 to 31 Year up to 2084 Use the Tab or Shift Tab keys to move between the month day and year fields Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password User Pasword User Pasword User Pasword User Pasword User Pasword Allows you to set the supervisor or user password To set a password 1 Select Supervis...

Page 60: ...or Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password and a User Password User Password User Password User Password User Password If you did not set a Supervisor Password anyone can access the BIOS Setup If you did the Supervisor Password is required before entering the BIOS Setup and gain full access to the configuration fields Forgot the password Forgot the password Forgot the ...

Page 61: ...ct parameters In these cases select User Type HDD to manually enter the 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 Multi Sector Transfers Maximum Mu...

Page 62: ...bel for this information Other configuration options for the Type field include CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM for IDE CD ROM drives LS120 LS120 LS120 LS120 LS120 for LS 120 compatible floppy disk drives ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP ZIP for ZIP compatible disk drives MO MO MO MO MO for IDE magneto optical disk drives Other ATAPI Device Other ATAPI Device Other ATAPI Device Other ATAPI Device Other ATAPI De...

Page 63: ... field set the IDE Primary Master field to Manual and the Access Mode to CHS Sector Sector Sector Sector Sector Configures the number of sectors per track Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value CHS Capacity CHS Capacity CHS Capacity CHS Capacity CHS Capacity This field shows the drive s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you enter...

Page 64: ...ions Off On Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec Controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes 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 ...

Page 65: ...s mode with respect to the system frequency The options that appear in the pop up menu vary according to the CPU PCI Frequency MHz Configuration options Auto 266MHz 333MHz BIOS Update Enabled BIOS Update Enabled BIOS Update Enabled BIOS Update Enabled BIOS Update Enabled Functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data When set to Enabled the BI...

Page 66: ...n SDRAM Configuration By SPD SDRAM Configuration By SPD SDRAM Configuration By SPD SDRAM Configuration By SPD SDRAM Configuration By SPD Allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2 to 5 depending on the memory modules that you are using The default setting is By SPD which configures items 2 to 5 by reading the contents in the SPD Serial Presence Detect device The EEPROM on the memory module ...

Page 67: ...M Command Lead off Time Auto SDRAM Command Lead off Time Auto SDRAM Command Lead off Time Auto SDRAM Command Lead off Time Auto SDRAM Command Lead off Time Auto Allows you to select the SDRAM lead off time Configuration options Auto 2T 1T Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Allows you to select ...

Page 68: ...ency Timer 32 Leave this field to the default setting 32 for optimum system performance and stability USB Function Enabled USB Function Enabled USB Function Enabled USB Function Enabled USB Function Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the southbridge USB 1 1 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Function Enabled USB 2 0 Function Enabled USB 2 0 Function Enabled USB 2 0 Func...

Page 69: ...ROM Disabled Onboard SIS 10 100 LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect whether you a...

Page 70: ...m enters suspend mode Refer to Suspend Mode later in this section When set to Max Saving system power is conserved to its greatest amount This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after a brief period of system inactivity Min Saving allows the least power saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of inactivity Configuration options User Defined Disabled M...

Page 71: ...item This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives Configuration options Disabled 1 Min 2 Min 3 Min 15 Min ACPI Suspend To RAM Enabled ACPI Suspend To RAM Enabled ACPI Suspend To RAM Enabled ACPI Suspend To RAM Enabled ACPI Suspend To RAM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend to RAM feature To support this feature the 5VSB of the power supply should provide more than 720 mA curr...

Page 72: ...stem through a PCI modem This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This f...

Page 73: ... xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM Chassis Fan ...

Page 74: ... Disabled Removable Device Disabled Removable Device Disabled Removable Device Disabled Removable Device Disabled Allows you to select the removable device to use in the boot sequence Configuration options USB ZIP Flash USB FDD LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO Disabled 5 6 Boot menu Use the front panel USB ports if you will boot the system using a USB FDD or USB ZIP device IDE Hard Drive IDE Hard Drive IDE Hard...

Page 75: ...boot sector The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus If this occurs you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system Configuration options Enabled Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Qui...

Page 76: ... 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 BIOS Setup If you made changes to fields other than the system date system time and password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option...

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