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  • Page 1 Terminator 1 ® Barebone System Model A7VT User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). 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

    2.2 Before you proceed ............. 18 2.3 Removing the cover ............19 2.4 Detaching the drive frame ........... 20 2.5 Installing a CPU ..............22 2.6 Installing the fan and heatsink assembly ......24 2.7 Installing system memory ............ 26 2.7.1 Memory configurations .......... 26 2.7.2...
  • Page 4 4.2 Motherboard layout ............. 54 4.3 Jumpers ................55 4.4 Connectors ................58 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........66 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......66 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility ............
  • Page 5 Table of contents 5.3.5 Installed Memory ........... 74 5.3.6 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ....75 5.4 Advanced Menu ..............76 5.4.1 CPU configuration ..........77 5.4.2 Memory configuration ..........78 5.4.3 Chipset configuration ..........79 5.4.4 PCIPnP ..............81 5.4.5 Onboard device configuration ......

  • Page 6: Notices

    This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* Power cable and plug Support CD User guide * CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    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 A7VT motherboard that supports AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors.
  • Page 13 Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. Power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive Front panel I/O door.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

  • Page 15: Voltage Selector

    In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker. The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

  • 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. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

  • Page 19: Removing The Cover

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

  • Page 20: Detaching The Drive Frame

    Remove the screw to release the power socket module. Power socket module You must release the power socket module from the rear panel before detaching the drive frame to avoid breaking the power cable. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 21 Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the main chassis. You do not have to completely detach the drive frame from the chassis when installing components. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame.

  • Page 22: Installing A Cpu

    2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. Take note of the marked corner Gold triangle (with gold triangle) on the CPU.
  • Page 23 Carefully insert the CPU into 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! When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.

  • Page 24: Installing The Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.6 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 heatsink and fan to avoid thermal problems. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 25 Connect the CPU fan cable CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 26: Installing System Memory

    ® DIMM1 A7VT 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.7.1 Memory configurations You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB densities into the DIMM sockets. Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type...

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    DIMM is properly seated. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 28: Installing An Expansion Card

    2.8.1 Expansion slots PCI slot The PCI slot supports PCI slots such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications AGP slot The AGP slot supports AGP 4x cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5V specification.

  • Page 29: Expansion Card Installation

    After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

  • Page 30: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    Multimedia Device Network Controller PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot — used — —...

  • Page 31: Installing A Cd-Rom Drive

    2.9 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. Follow these steps to install a CD-ROM drive. Place the chassis upright.
  • Page 32 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 CD-ROM audio cable on the IDE interface. IDE ribbon cable Connect one end of the...

  • Page 33: 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. External view Internal view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD drive bay...
  • Page 34 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 Red stripe to Pin 1 on the IDE interface. IDE ribbon cable...

  • Page 35: Re-Connecting Cables

    PWRBTN* Requires an ATX power supply. PANEL • Connect the power switch and power LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 36: Uaex Module

    2.11.2 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. Connect to MIC_LOUT Connect to USB34 connector connector on the motherboard on the motherboard Connector locations on the motherboard...

  • Page 37: 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. Follow these steps to re-assemble the system. With the chassis lying on its...
  • Page 38 Locking tab Locking tab hole Firmly push the cover to ensure that it is fully engaged to the chassis. Lock the cover with the screw on the rear panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 39: 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. Serial Game/MIDI PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Parallel Line Out Line In RJ-45 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 40: Power Supply Specifications

    15.6V +3.3V 4.3V The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting +5V, +12V, -12V, or +3.3V. By shorting +5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 42: Chapter3: 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.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to run the CD. 3.2.2 Utilities menu The menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard.

  • Page 44: Asus Contact Information

    PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. View the PC-cillin online help for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat ® Reader ® . The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).

  • Page 45: Other Information

    3.2.4 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. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
  • Page 46 Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter3: Starting up...

  • Page 47: Software Information

    Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, 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 check box.
  • Page 48 Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature. Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC fan rotation. Fan Warning...
  • Page 49 PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Over-heated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU...
  • Page 50 Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. This feature is currently unavailable. Chapter3: Starting up...

  • Page 51: Asus Update

    ASUS PC Probe monitor appears. 3.3.2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 52 If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
  • 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. ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 54: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The ASUS A7VT motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton. 4.2 Motherboard layout 23cm (9.06in) FLOPPY CHA_FAN Super Flash CPU_FAN...

  • Page 55: Jumpers

    • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB), whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. • Make sure to set the jumpers to +5VSB if you want to wake up the system from S3, S4, and S5 sleep mode.
  • Page 56 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 1-2. Keep the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3.
  • Page 57 This jumper allows you to set the CPU Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency. Set the jumper to 2-3 only when your CPU FSB frequency is 100 MHz. If your CPU FSB frequency is 133/166 MHz, set the jumper to 1-2.

  • Page 58: Connectors

    Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
  • Page 59 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
  • Page 60 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX +12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 61 (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 62 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to...
  • Page 63 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 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • 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. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Information

    Important notes • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities.

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

    Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. The succeeding screens are for reference only. The actual displays may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
  • Page 68 5. 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. Chapter 5: BIOS information...

  • Page 69: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios

    5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery tool allows you to restore the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.

  • Page 70: Asus Update

    5.1.4 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 71: Bios Setup Program

    Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Bar

    5.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

  • Page 73: General Help

    Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document.

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2084). Use the <Tab> key to move between the month, day, and year fields.

  • Page 75: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters.

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.

  • Page 77: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.1 CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Type AMD Athlon (tm) CPU Speed 1000 MHz Cache RAM 256 K Current FSB Frequency 100 MHz...

  • Page 78: Memory Configuration

    The DRAM clock is set according to DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Select [Auto by SPD] for automatic DRAM clock detection. Select [Manual] to set the DRAM Timing manually. Select [Safe] to set the DRAM timing to safe value. Configuration options: [Auto by SPD] [Manual] [Safe] DRAM Burst Length [4] Sets the DRAM burst length width.

  • Page 79: Chipset Configuration

    [PCI slot] AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Display Switch [Auto] Select [Auto] to boot from the AGP card first. Select [Onchip AGP] to boot from the Onboard VGA even if there is an AGP card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onchip AGP] Init Display First [Auto] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
  • Page 80 AGP Fast Write [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the AGP fast write feature. The AGP fast write is a data transfer protocol that combines PCI and AGP protocols to support continuous data transfer directly from the chipset to the AGP.

  • Page 81: Pcipnp

    Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], this allows the BIOS to automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play devices. When set to [Manual], you can assign the available IRQ resources to the PCI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable.

  • Page 82: Onboard Device Configuration

    5.4.5 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. PCIPnP Select Menu Item Specific Help Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
  • Page 83 Allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the EPP mode. This items becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP1.7] [EPP1.9] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows you to select the ECP Mode.

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    Configuration options: [Enabled] Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices.

  • Page 85: Power Menu

    5.5 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. Select Menu ACPI Suspend Type [S1 & S3] ACPI APIC Support...

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key] Allows you to wake up the system using a keyboard hot key or password. Configuration options: [Hot key] [Password] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
  • Page 87 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate an event. When this item is enabled, you can set the date and time of alarm using the two following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 88 Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Power Off] leaves your system off, [Power On] reboots the system, and [Last State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On]...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    5.08 V +12 V 11.80 V 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] When set to [Enabled], the system shuts down when the CPU temperature is too high.
  • Page 90 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Chapter 5: BIOS information...

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    5.6 Boot Menu This 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. Select Menu Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Item Specific Help...

  • Page 92: Removable Drives

    1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 4th Boot Device [Disabled] These items allow you to select your boot device priority. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 5.6.2 Removable drives Removable Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help 1.

  • Page 93: Cd-Rom Drives

    [Non-OS2] the system. Halt On [All Errors] Quick Boot [Enabled] Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system...
  • Page 94 Typematic Setting is enabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat.

  • Page 95: Security

    Type in a password using eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to [Set]. To clear the password: Highlight the password field, and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: “PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue...”...

  • Page 96: Exit Menu

    Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions.

  • Page 97: Load Setup Defaults

    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.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5: BIOS information...

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