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  • Page 1 Vintage-AE1 Barebone System...
  • 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 ....................vii Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii System package contents ..............x Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........5-8 BIOS setup program ............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 5.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ..........5-15 5.3.5 OnBoard PCI SATA Controller ....... 5-16 5.3.6 System Information ..........5-16 Advanced menu ..............5-17 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ..........5-17 5.4.2 Chipset ..............5-18 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ......5-21 5.4.4 PCI PnP ..............

  • 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

    C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-AE1. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
  • 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 Vintage-AE1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. I t e m d e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-AE1. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS Vintage-AE1 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 that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors. Combined with the SIS 760GX chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

  • Page 13: Turning Off The Power

    1 . 1 . T w o e m p t y 5 . 2 5 - i n c h b a y s T w o e m p t y 5 . 2 5 - i n c h b a y s T w o e m p t y 5 .

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 . 1 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t...

  • Page 15: Expansion Cards

    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration P o r t P o r t H e a d s e t H e a d s e t 4 - c h a n n e l 4 - c h a n n e l...

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    Power supply unit Front panel cover 5.25-inch drive bay 10. PCI Express x1 slot Floppy disk drive bay 11. ASUS motherboard ATX power supply connector 12. AGP 8X slot Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 13. IDE connectors 64/AMD Sempron™ CPUs 14.
  • Page 18 1 - 8 1 - 8 C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 20: 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 Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2.

  • Page 21: Removing The Side Plates And

    Removing the side plates and front cover The system has two chassis side plates, each one secured by two screws located on the rear panel. To remove the chassis side plate: Turn each screw Screw counterclockwise to release the side cover. Set the screws aside.
  • Page 22 Swing the left edge of the front panel outward. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b...

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
  • Page 24 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°...

  • Page 25: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 26 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...
  • Page 27 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® CPU_FAN CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 2 - 9...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    (the same type and size) DDR memory i d e n t i c a l modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 29: Removing A Dimm

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. 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. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 31 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments 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 S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 32: Pci Express X1 Slot

    2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 33: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive The optical drive is an optional item in this desktop system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without an optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive. Place the chassis upright. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay.
  • Page 34 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

  • Page 35: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a hard disk drive The system may have one pre-installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive. Refer to this section to install additional Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive(s). To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Place the chassis upright.
  • Page 36 Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. - O R - - O R - - O R - - O R - - O R - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the drive.

  • Page 37: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage-PE1 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to page 2-3 of section “2.3 Removing the side plates and front cover”...

  • Page 38: 2.10 Re-Connecting Cables

    2.10 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. LED cables LED cables LED cables LED cables LED cables R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Side Plates And

    2.11 Replacing the side plates and front 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. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the front panel to attach the front panel assembly to the chassis.
  • Page 40 Fit the rail tabs on the side plate into the locking tab holes in the chassis. L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g t a b h o l e t a b h o l e...

  • Page 41: 2.12 Connecting External Devices

    2.12 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. PS/2 KB Serial PS/2 Mouse Parallel RJ-45 Line Out Line In A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 2 - 2 3 2 - 2 3...
  • Page 42 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3 - 2 3 - 2 C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p...

  • Page 45: Running The Support Cd

    3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s...

  • Page 46: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 47: Manuals Menu

    Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.3.3 3.3.3 Manuals menu Manuals menu 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.

  • Page 48: Asus Contact Information

    Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 49 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. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The Vintage-AE1 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 19.9cm (7.8in) ® PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CHA_FAN CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 USB12 USBPW34...

  • Page 51: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 52 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 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 1 2 , U S B P W 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 1 2 , U S B P W 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 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ,...

  • Page 53: Connectors

    Connectors 1 . 1 . 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 54: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . 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 , S A T A 2 ) 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 , S A T A 2 ) 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 , S A T A 2 ) 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 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 55 5 . 5 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 56 7 . 7 . O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X )
  • Page 57 9 . 9 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 58 1 1 . 1 1 . D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) 1 1 .
  • Page 59 S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) •...
  • Page 60 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2 4 - 1 2...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 62: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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 AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 63: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 64: Afudos Utility

    5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 65 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 66: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 67 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

  • Page 68: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.5 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 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 ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
  • Page 70 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a...

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S V i n t a g e - A E 1...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S360] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] OnBoard PCI S-ATA Controller [Enabled] System Information...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the M a i n Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Main menu items.

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    System Date [Thu 10/07/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S360] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 75: Primary, Secondary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 76: Onboard Pci Sata Controller

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    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. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP...

  • Page 78: Chipset

    Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Allows you to set memory parameters to enhance system performance. CPU Configuration Burst Length [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [Auto] Memory CLK : 166 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 TRCD : 3 CLK : 3 CLK TRAS : 7 CLK...
  • Page 79 AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration AGP Configuration Allows you to set the AGP parameters. AGP Configuration Aperture Size [64MB] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] AGP FAST WRITE [Disabled] Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio [8X] Share Memory [ 32MB] Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to set the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
  • Page 80 HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Width [ 8x16 BIT] HT Speed [800 MHz] HT Width [8x16 BIT] Sets the HyperTransport data width. Configuration options: [8x8 BIT] [16x16 BIT] [16x8 BIT] [8x16 BIT] HT Speed [800 MHz] Sets the HyperTransport data speed.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Onboard SiS190 LAN DEVICE [Enabled] SiS190 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] USB Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]...
  • Page 82 • The USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. • Set the Onboard SISUSB1.1/2.0 DEVICE to [Disabled], if you are using a Windows ® 98SE or Windows ® ME OS. OnBoard SiS USB 1.1 Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 1.1 device.
  • Page 83 Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Sets the serial port 2 mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [Ask IR] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 84: Pci Pnp

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 85 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [S1 & S3 (STR)] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support...

  • Page 87: Apm Configuration

    5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume on Ring [Disabled] Power Up By PCI Device [Disabled] Resume on Keyboard [Disabled] Resume on PS2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume on RTC...

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    Resume On PS2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On PS2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On PS2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On PS2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On PS2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Full Speed Temperature [+ 40 Degree] CPU Full Speed Temperature [+ 40 Degree]...

  • Page 90: Boot Device Priority

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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. 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0...
  • Page 91 Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...

  • Page 92: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
  • Page 93 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 94: Exit Menu

    Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]...
  • Page 95 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Exit &...
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