Asus Terminator C3 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Asus Manuals
  4. Desktop
  5. Terminator C3
  6. User manual
Asus Terminator C3 User Manual

Asus Terminator C3 User Manual

Barebone system
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
®
Terminator 1
Barebone System
Model C3
User Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Asus Terminator C3

Summary of Contents for Asus Terminator C3

  • Page 1 ® Terminator 1 Barebone System Model C3 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

    Table of contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii System package contents ... x Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction System Introduction System Introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 3.2.1 Running the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ... 3-5 3.2.5 Other information ... 3-6 Software information ... 3-8 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe ... 3-8 3.3.2 ASUS Update ... 3-12...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Advanced Menu ... 5-12 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ... 5-13 5.4.2 Memory Configuration ... 5-14 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration ... 5-15 5.4.4 PCIPnP ... 5-16 5.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration ... 5-17 5.4.6 USB Configuration ... 5-19 Power Menu ... 5-20 5.5.1 APM 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

    System package contents Check your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items: 1 . 1 . 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 w i t h :...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system, including introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1! The ASUS Terminator 1 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 C3V motherboard that comes with a VIA C3 processor.
  • Page 13 6 . 6 . H D D L E D . H D D L E D . H D D L E D . H D D L E D . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written H D D L E D .

  • 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    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 A screw located on the rear panel secures the chassis cover. Follow these steps 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 Follow these steps 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.
  • 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 pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 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 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 PC2100 DIMMs. ® C3V 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1...

  • Page 23: Dimm Installation

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation DIMM installation 2.5.2 2.5.2 DIMM installation DIMM installation Follow these steps 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...

  • Page 24: 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. 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Expansion slot Expansion slot Expansion slot 2.6.1 2.6.1 Expansion slot Expansion slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot...

  • Page 25: Expansion Card Installation

    2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Follow these steps to install a PCI card. Place the chassis on its side. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis.

  • Page 26: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    2.6.4 2.6.4 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 27: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive An optical drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without an optical drive. Follow these steps to install a CD-ROM drive. Place the chassis upright. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay.
  • Page 28 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. Use the cable with the white connector. 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 29: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    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 30 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. 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 31: Re-Connecting Cables

    Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover. 2.9.1 2.9.1 LED cables LED cables 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1 LED cables LED cables 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 P o w e r s w i t c h...

  • Page 32: Uaex Module

    2.9.2 2.9.2 UAEX module UAEX module 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 UAEX module 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 33: 2.10 Replacing The Cover

    2.10 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. Follow these steps 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 34 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 35: 2.11 Connecting External Devices

    2.11 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 L i n e L i n e...

  • Page 36: 2.12 Power Supply Specifications

    2.12 Power supply specifications 2.12.1 Input Characteristics 2.12.1 2.12.1 Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics 2.12.1 2.12.1 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 37 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 39: Drivers Menu

    A u t o r u n A u t o r u n If A u t o r u n A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of A u t o r u n the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

  • Page 40: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 41: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. C o n t a c t A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 42: Other Information

    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 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 43 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 44: Software Information

    P r o g r a m s, and then A S U S U t i l i t y P r o g r a m s The PC Probe icon ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. 3 - 8...

  • Page 45: Using Asus Pc Probe

    Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring 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 46 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 47 U t i l i t y Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a 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 48: Asus Update

    ASUS Update 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). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
  • Page 49 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 50 3 - 1 4 3 - 1 4 3 - 1 4 3 - 1 4 3 - 1 4 C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p...
  • Page 51 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 C 3 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 T 1 C 3 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 T 1 C 3 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 T 1 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 52: Introduction

    Introduction The ASUS C3V motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton. Motherboard layout PS/2 IOC_MB1 T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V Line Line RJ-45...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 8 . 8 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ b l a c k ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ b l a c k ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ b l a c k ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ b l a c k ] ,...
  • Page 60 1 0 . 1 0 . 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 7 8 ) 1 0 .
  • Page 61 1 2 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 a c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n I E 1 3 9 4 _ 1 , I E 1 3 9 4 _ 2 ) 1 2 .
  • Page 62 • • • • • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 64: Chapter 5: Bios Information

    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...

  • Page 65: Updating The Bios Using The Awardbios Flash Utility

    The succeeding screens are for reference only. The actual displays may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Rename the file to C3V.BIN and save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 66 Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following screen. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Do not shut down the computer during the flash process. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to POST. 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4...

  • Page 67: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios

    Insert a floppy disk that contains the original, or the latest, BIOS file for this motherboard (C3V.BIN). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. C3_1001.001). C 3 V . B I N C 3 V .

  • Page 68: Asus Update

    ASUS Update ASUS Update 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 69: 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 70: Bios Menu Bar

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar 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 71 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 72: Main Menu

    When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDe Master [ASUS DVD-ROM] Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] 5.3.1...

  • Page 73: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary IDE 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 74: Installed Memory

    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. 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB]...

  • Page 75: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 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 A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 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 C 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m...

  • Page 76: Memory Configuration

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration 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 77: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration 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. Chipset Onboard Video Memory Select Display Device...

  • Page 78: Pcipnp

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 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 79: Onboard Device Configuration

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device Configuration 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 80 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to set the addresses for the onboard serial port connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]...

  • Page 81: Usb Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 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 82: 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 APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI Suspend Type [S1 (POS)] ACPI Suspend Type [S1 (POS)] ACPI Suspend Type [S1 (POS)] ACPI Suspend Type [S1 (POS)]...

  • Page 83: Apm Configuration

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 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 84 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 85 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions.

  • Page 86: Hardware Monitor

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitor configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Hardware Monitor Power Temperature CPU Temperature Chassis Fan Speed...
  • Page 87 Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] 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] The following items may be configured only if the Q - F a n F u n c t i o n item is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 88: 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 89: Removable Drives

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

  • Page 90: Cd-Rom Drives

    5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 CD-ROM Drives CD-ROM Drives CD-ROM Drives CD-ROM Drives CD-ROM Drives CDROM Drives 1. 2nd Master: DVD-ROM E616 5.6.5 5.6.5 5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 5.6.5 5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings COnfiguration Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek...
  • Page 91 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Num-Lock Status [On] Boot Up Num-Lock Status [On]...

  • Page 92: Security

    5.6.6 5.6.6 5.6.6 5.6.6 5.6.6 Security Security Security 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 93: 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 94 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Terminator 1 c3Terminator 1C3

Table of Contents