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  • Page 1 ® AB-P 2600 Book Size Barebone System User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights

    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

    Disclaimer/Copyrights ................. ii FCC/CDC statements ................iv Safety information ..................vi About this guide ..................vii ASUS contact information ................ix System package contents ................x Chapter 1: System Introduction .......... 1-1 Front Panel Features ..............1-2 Rear Panel Features ..............1-3 Internal Features ................
  • Page 4 Connectors .................. 5-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information ..........6-1 Managing and updating the BIOS ..........6-2 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ....6-2 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....... 6-4 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature ..........6-8 BIOS Setup program ..............

  • Page 5: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 7: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This document contains the following parts:...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed on page ix. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline:...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS Barebone System package for the following items: Barebone system Motherboard Switching power supply Support CD User’s guide 1. Optional items may not be present in your package. 2. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 All about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Front Panel Features The ASUS Book Size Barebone System includes the ASUS motherboard, a power supply and a CD-ROM or DVD drive built into in a dual-positional chassis. The front panel features: CD/DVD Eject Button HDD LED CD-ROM / DVD Drive...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the ASUS Book Size Barebone System includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional feature connectors. The rear panel features: Power Supply Line In Line Out S-Video...

  • Page 14: Internal Features

    Internal Features The figure below shows the system from above. The standard components are already installed. Power Supply CD / DVD ROM Drive PCI Riser Card ASUS Motherboard CPU Cooler Chapter 1: System Introduction...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Step-by-step instructions on how to install basic components. ASUS has designed the Pundit for an ASUS P4S8L motherboard only. It is not advisable to install other motherboards. Before installing any motherboard other than the original supplied by ASUS, make...

  • Page 16: Opening The Chassis

    Opening the chassis Remove the four screws on each end of the back panel. This frees the the chassis cover. Separate the case and chassis cover: use your thumbs to pull it off, from the front to the back, then lift it off the chassis. Open the case, lifting the top cover.
  • Page 17 Gently detach the three front bezel hooks from the case front so that it may be removed. Remove the front bezel and set it aside. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 18: Removing The Disk Drive Assembly

    2.2 Removing the disk drive assembly Remove the three screws on each marked location as shown. This frees the DVD/CD/HD drive assembly. Slowly lift out the DVD/ CD/hard disk drive module. Take caution when lifting out the drive assembly, you may damage the cables connected to...

  • Page 19: Installing The System Memory

    2.3 Installing the system memory To perform this procedure, make sure Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS motherboard. P4S8L ® P4S8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    2.4 Installing the CPU To install the CPU, it is necessary to remove the pre-installed heatsink assembly. Press down and unhook the metal retaining clips on both sides of the metal heatsink. Disconnect the CPU fan power cable if it is too short.
  • Page 21 9. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.5 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package usually includes the heatsink and fan assembly.
  • Page 23 Follow step 5 to lock the second bracket. Locking lever Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 24: Installing A Cd/Dvd-Rom Drive

    2.6 Install a CD/DVD-ROM drive In the future, you may want to upgrade your CD/DVD-ROM drive for higher speed. Follow these steps to install a CD/DVD-ROM drive. After dislodging the disk drive assembly and disconnecting all cable connections, place disk drive assembly on a stable surface. If you are replacing an installed CD/DVD-ROM drive, first remove the four screws (two on each side) to dislodge currently installed drive.
  • Page 25 IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE2) on the motherboard. Primary IDE connector (PRI_IDE1) Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard. CD/DVD-ROM Connector (CD1) ASUS Book Size Barebone System 2-11...

  • Page 26: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a hard disk drive Carefully slip the hard disk drive into the disk drive assembly. Ensure that the four screw holes are properly aligned. Tighten in the screws. Slide the disk drive assembly back into its original place. Connect the middle connector of the IDE cable to the primary IDE connector on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 27: Replace The Cover

    Align chassis cover tabs and push chassis cover towards the front panel. Make sure the four screw holes on the chassis cover are aligned to the holes on the case. Tighten the four screws. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 2-13...

  • Page 28: Connect External Devices

    2.9 Connect External Devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. Line In Line Out S-Video TV-out PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse RJ-45 Parallel Serial 2-14 Chapter 2: System Assemby...

  • Page 29: Power Supply Specifications

    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 ASUS Book Size Barebone System 2-15...
  • Page 30 2-16 Chapter 2: System Assemby...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 How to install optional components. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Optional Procedures

    Removing the PCI I/O cover The Pundit chassis accommodates two PCI expansion card through a PCI riser card. Before installing a new PCI card, it is necessary to detach the I/ O cover. To remove the I/O cover from the chassis, pull- out the expansion card assembly.

  • Page 33: Installing A Pci Expansion Card

    I/O port. Align and firmly plug the PCI card into the slot. For card stability, make sure that the card bracket end goes into the cleft on the slot frame. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 The sleek design and vertical placement of the ASUS Book Size barebone system help to maximize work space and compliments your interior design. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: System Placement

    Placement The Pundit Book Size Barebone System is placed upright on a flat stable surface, like an office desk or computer table. Chapter 4: System Placement...
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT The ASUS Pundit barebone system is designed to supports the ASUS P4S8L motherboard. It is not recommended to install other motherboard model and sizes. If you need to replace the original motherboard...
  • Page 38 Motherboard components Chapter 5: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 39 IEEE 1394. This 4-pin connector provides connection up to 63 devices with data transfer speeds up to 400 megabits per second. USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 40: Chapter 5: Motherboard Information

    Microphone/Line Out jack. The Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone and the Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. ATX 12V connector. This power connector is for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply. CPU Sockets.

  • Page 41: Motherboard Layout

    HOST/AGP Controller /Memory 301B PWRSW1 Controller 1394_1 Socket 478 COM1 USB3 ATX12V1 USB4 DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) CHA_FAN1 Line Out USBPWR34 Mic In VGA1 DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) ALC650 OVSEL1 TVOUT_REARAUDIO1 MDC1 OVSEL2 ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 42: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. 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.

  • Page 43: System Memory

    After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 44: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    5.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Controller USB Universal Host Controller Communications Port (COM1) Onboard Audio Standard Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock Onboard LAN USB Universal Host Controller Onboard VGA PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Ultra ATA Controller...

  • Page 45: Jumpers

    The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBPWR56 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR12 P4S8L ® +5VSB (Default) USBPWR34 P4S8L USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) ASUS Book Size Barebone System...
  • Page 46 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CMOS_CLR1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS that includes the system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
  • Page 47 Setting to a high voltage may cause permanent damage to the CPU. It is recommended that you keep the default setting (VCORE) P4S8L ® OVSEL2 OVER Voltage VCORE P4S8L OVER Voltage Setting(OVSEL2) (Default) ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-11...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    5.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device.
  • Page 49 +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-13...
  • Page 50 USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) USBPWR56 is for the internal USB header that you can connect to the front USB ports. USB56 P4S8L ® P4S8L USB Ports CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V.
  • Page 51 P4S8L Internal Audio Connectors CD1(Black) OnBoard LED This Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when the power is turned off. SBPWRLED1 Standby Powered Power P4S8L ® P4S8L Onboard LED ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-15...
  • Page 52 LED connector (6-pin LED_CON1) This 6-pin connector connects to the front panel system power and IDE LEDs. LED_CON1 PLED- PLED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ P4S8L ® P4S8L LED Connector TV out connector This 10-1 pin connector connects to the front panel daughter card with the audio and tv-out ports.
  • Page 53 Chapter 6 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4S8L Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Bios Information

    BIOS later. 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...
  • Page 55 5. At the prompt, , type in the “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _” BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 56: Using Aflash To Update The Bios

    6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup.
  • Page 57 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 58: Updating The Bios

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 59 If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 60: Crashfree Bios Feature

    6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to boot the computer from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS.

  • Page 61: Bios Setup Program

    Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 62: Bios Menu Bar

    6.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.

  • Page 63: General Help

    While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-11...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).
  • Page 65 Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-13...

  • Page 66: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    6.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, 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.
  • Page 67 After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-15...
  • Page 68 Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity.
  • Page 69 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-17...

  • Page 70: Keyboard Features

    6.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-19...
  • Page 72 Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [266MHz] [355MHz] [333MHz] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose...

  • Page 73: Chip Configuration

    Configuration options: [1.5T] [2T] [2.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2T] [3T]. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-21...
  • Page 74 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2T] [3T] SDRAM Active Time (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR SDRAM parameters.
  • Page 75 IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables the IDE bus master support for non- Windows operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-23...

  • Page 76: I/O Device Configuration

    6.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to set the address of the onboard parallel port connector.

  • Page 77: Pci Configuration

    Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] Onboard VGA [Enabled] This field enables or disables the onboard VGA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-25...

  • Page 78: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    TV Out Function [NTSC] This field allows you to set the broadcast frequency of the TV out function. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] USB Function [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Function [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 function.

  • Page 79: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-27...

  • Page 80: 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. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
  • Page 81 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-29...

  • Page 82: Power Up Control

    6.5.1 Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.
  • Page 83 This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-31...

  • Page 84: Hardware Monitor

    6.5.2 Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the Fan Speed Ratio...
  • Page 85 If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-33...

  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices.
  • Page 87 The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16 IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-35...

  • Page 88: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>...

  • Page 89: Discard Changes

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-37...
  • Page 90 6-38 Chapter 6: BIOS Information...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...

  • Page 92: Chapter 7: 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. 7.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 93: Installation Menus

    Click this item to install the SiS USB 2.0 driver. ENE CB710 Driver Click this item to install the ENE CB710 driver. ENE PCI Memory Card Reader Driver Click this item to install the ENE PCI memory card reader driver. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...
  • Page 94 This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver...

  • Page 95: Software Information

    Software information 7.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility 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 96: Asus Pc Probe

    DMI Explorer. 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 97 Fan Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Voltage Monitor Shows the PC fan rotation. Shows the PC voltages. ASUS Book Size Barebone System...
  • Page 98 Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.
  • Page 99 Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
  • Page 100 7-10 Chapter 7: Starting Up...

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