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  • Page 1 T3-M2NC51PV ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
  • 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: System Introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Front panel (external) ... 1-2 Front panel (internal) ... 1-3 Rear panel ... 1-4 Internal components ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ...
  • Page 4 Jumpers ... 4-3 Connectors ... 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Managing and updating your BIOS ... 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility ... 5-3 BIOS setup program ... 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 5-7 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 5.3.6 System Information... 5-14 Advanced menu ... 5-15 5.4.1 AMD Cool’n’Quiet Configuration ... 5-15 5.4.2 USB Configuration ... 5-16 5.4.3 CPU Configuration ... 5-17 5.4.4 Chipset ... 5-17 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ... 5-22 5.4.6 PCI PnP ... 5-23 Power menu ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: 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 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV.

  • Page 9: 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. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your T3-M2NC51PV system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard with the AMD Socket AM2 that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors.

  • Page 13: Front Panel (Internal)

    Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 10. Eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive loading tray. 11. Microphone port ASUS T3-M2NC51PV . This slot is for a . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports . This port provides high-speed .

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    12. Headphone port mini-plug. Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Expansion slots. Use these slots when installing expansion cards. Rear surround speakers. This port connects to a high-definition 6-channel speaker.
  • Page 15 20. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off. 21. S/PDIF Out port. This port connects your audio system for 5.1- channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports...

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 10. Power supply unit 5.25-inch optical drive Hard disk drive metal tray ASUS motherboard AM2 socket ® DIMM sockets Serial ATA connectors PCI Express™ x16 slot...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5.

  • Page 19: Removing The Cover

    Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover, then set aside. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...

  • Page 20: Lifting The Power Supply

    Lifting the power supply You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To lift the PSU: Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis.

  • Page 21: Cpu Installation

    CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to the bottom of the cooler / fan. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
  • Page 22 To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N5-BN CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

  • Page 23: Reinstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M2N5-BN M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

  • Page 25: Memory Configurations

    This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel (1) Installed Dual-channel (3)* Installed * Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 — Installed Installed —...
  • Page 26 DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G 256MB Samsung M378T3253FG0-CD5 512MB Samsung M378T6553BG0-CD5 256MB Infineon HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A 512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A 512MB Infineon HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A 512MB Micron MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 Micron...
  • Page 27 AU512E667C5KBGC Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z 512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 VDAT M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 VDATA M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Brand Side/s* Component Elpida E2508AB-6E-E Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27 Elpida E5108AE-6E-E Kingston DS D6408TE8WL-3 K4T51083QC K4T56083QF-ZCE6 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC-ZCE6...
  • Page 28 Dual-channel memory configuration. SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR2 533/667/800 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 Qualified Vendors List.

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    DIMM is properly seated. A DDR2 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 T3-M2NC51PV Retaining clips 2-13...

  • Page 30: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 31: Expansion Card Installation

    System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-15...

  • Page 32: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    IRQ assignments for this motherboard LNKA PCI slot1 shared PCIE x16 slot –– –– Onboard E-SATA –– LAN controller –– Onboard SMB controller –– Onboard USB1.1 controller –– Onboard USB2.0 controller –– Onboard SATA0 controller –– Onboard Azalia controller Onboard IDE ––...

  • Page 33: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install an Serial ATA hard disk drive: Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-17...
  • Page 34 Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. Locate the HDD tray. Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws.

  • Page 35: 2.10 Reinstalling The Power Supply Unit

    Secure the PSU with the screw you removed earlier. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Power supply unit plugs ASUS T3-M2NC51PV angle. 2-19...

  • Page 36: Power Supply Specifications

    Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 9A. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with a 4-pin power plug. 9B.

  • Page 37: 2.11 Replacing The Cover

    Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-21...
  • Page 38 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 2000/XP operating systems ® mode, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts ®...

  • Page 41: Running The Support Cd

    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 ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Click an icon to display other information...

  • Page 42: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron ®...

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update 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). See page 5-4 for details.

  • Page 44: Make Disk Menu

    This application is already built into the Microsoft Pack 2. If Microsoft system, skip Microsoft ASUS Cool’n’Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool’n’Quiet utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

  • Page 45: Asus Contact Information

    JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an JMicron 3.3.5 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit ® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit ®...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 47 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 48: Introduction

    Introduction The ASUS M2N5-BN motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Marvell CMOS Power 88E1116 BIOS ATX12V CPU_FAN 22.4cm (8.8in)

  • Page 49: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N5-BN M2N5-BN Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Normal (Default) CLRTC Clear RTC...
  • Page 50 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW123456) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 51: Connectors

    M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-M2NC51PV CPU_FAN...
  • Page 52 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 53 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV SATA2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 SATA1 RSATA_TXP1...
  • Page 54 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 56: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 57: Asus Update Utility

    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...

  • Page 58: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from...

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 60: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 61: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Configuration fields [16:37:21] [Wed,10/20/2004]...

  • Page 62: Menu Items

    System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10/20/2004] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Serial-ATA 1 : [Not Detected] Serial-ATA 2 : [Not Detected] Serial-ATA 3 : [Not Detected] IDE Configuration...

  • Page 63: Main Menu

    IDE Configuration System Information 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV [16:37:21] [Wed,10/20/2004] :[ST320410A] :[ASUS CD-S520/A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected]...

  • Page 64: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size...

  • Page 65: Serial-Ata 1, Serial-Ata 2, Serial-Ata 3

    The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
  • Page 66 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.

  • Page 67: Ide Configuration

    RAID Setup RAID Setup nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the nVidia RAID function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV When in AHCI/RAID mode, SATA controller [Primary] is forced to Native [Enabled] mode.

  • Page 68: System Information

    5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 08/11/06 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed : 1800MHz Count System Memory Usable Size: 256MB...

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. AMD Cool’n’Quiet Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 5.4.1 AMD Cool‘n’Quiet Configuration Cool’n’Quiet Cool’n’Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV [Enabled] 5-15...

  • Page 70: Usb Configuration

    5.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Devices Enabled: 1 Hub Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode...

  • Page 71: Cpu Configuration

    The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration ASUS T3-M2NC51PV malfunction. 5-17...

  • Page 72: Northbridge Configuration

    NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row Cycle (Trc) Row Refresh Cycle(Trfc) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode...
  • Page 73 MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Disabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-19...
  • Page 74 ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable ECC MCE Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC MCE Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC MCE Enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC Chip Kill function.
  • Page 75 NvigpBridge/C51PV Chipset Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Allows you to select the C51PV share memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [Auto] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Select Screen...

  • Page 76: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8716 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Onboard E-SATA BOOTROM Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] OnBoard E-SATA BOOTROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard E-SATA BOOTROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Enable or disable...

  • Page 77: Pci Pnp

    When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV No: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 78: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM).

  • Page 79: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 80: Hardware Monitor

    5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Smart Q-FAN Function CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

  • Page 81: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence.

  • Page 82: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 83: Security

    To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.

  • Page 84: Change User Password

    If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 85: Exit Menu

    Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.

  • Page 86: Discard Changes

    Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.

  • Page 88: Power Supply Specifications

    Power supply specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Range Range 1 Range 2 Input Frequency Range Maximum Input AC Current Inrush Current Efficiency Current Harmonic Output characteristics Output Load Range Voltage +5 V 0.3 A +12 V -12 V +3.3 V 0.3 A +5 VSB 0.1 A...

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