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  • Page 1 Vintage-AH1 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 Main menu ... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-14 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ... 5-14 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ... 5-15 5.3.5 System Information ... 5-16 Advanced menu ... 5-17 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage-AH1 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized...
  • Page 9 A S U S W e b s i t e s A S U S W e b s i t e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-AH1. 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 H 1...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the ASUS Vintage-AH1! The ASUS Vintage-AH1 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™ 64 and Athlon™ 64FX desktop processors.

  • 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. These bays are for IDE optical drives. 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 o w e r c o n n e c t o r . P o w e r c o n n e c t o r . P o w e r c o n n e c t o r .

  • Page 15: Subwoofer Speakers

    6 . 6 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t .

  • 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

    IE1394_1 USB78 USB56 F_PANEL PANEL Front panel cover 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. ASUS motherboard 12. PCI Express x16 slot 13. IDE connectors 14. Expansion card slots 15. PCI slots 16. Serial ATA connectors 2 2 2 2 2...
  • Page 18 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 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 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...
  • 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 H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 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 Front Cover

    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 counterclockwise to release the side cover. Set the screws aside.

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 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 23 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. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 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 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 25 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 module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    Install only 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 27 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e V e n d o r V e n d o r V e n d o r...

  • Page 28: Memory Configuration

    C C C C C - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 29: Removing A Dimm

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.5.2 2.5.2 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 P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 32: Pci Express X1 Slot

    2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot 2.6.3 2.6.3 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 Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive. Place the chassis upright. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown.
  • Page 34 Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of this connector. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard.

  • 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 one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive.
  • Page 37 To install an IDE hard disk drive: Follow steps 1-4 of the previous section. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the PRI_IDE connector. I D E r i b b o n c a b l e I D E r i b b o n c a b l e I D E r i b b o n c a b l e...

  • Page 38: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage-AH1 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 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 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...
  • Page 42 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 H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1...

  • Page 43: 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. 3 - 2 3 - 2 3 - 2...

  • Page 44: Running The Support Cd

    3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD 3.3.1 3.3.1 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 computer.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Asus Contact Information

    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 47: Software Information

    Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 3.4.1 3.4.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology Cool ‘n’...
  • Page 48 Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’...

  • Page 49: Asus Update

    3.4.2 ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS. 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 50 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t N e x t. N e x t N e x t N e x t The BIOS ROM information is displayed. Click Flash to update the BIOS.

  • Page 51: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 52 B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 53 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small).

  • Page 54: Desktop Management Interface

    Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y L a r g e d i s p l a y...
  • Page 55 PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item...
  • Page 56 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Click...

  • Page 57: Installing The Sata Controller Driver

    Installing the SATA controller driver During Windows ® 2000/Windows XP OS installation To install the SATA driver when installing Windows Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/XP installation CD. The W i n d o w s W i n d o w s W i n d o w s ®...
  • Page 58 Insert the bundled floppy disk that came with your barebone system package, then press <Enter>. A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1...
  • Page 59 The Windows ® 2000/XP Setup loads the SATA controller drivers from the SATA driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 3 - 1 8 3 - 1 8 3 - 1 8 3 - 1 8 3 - 1 8...
  • Page 60 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 H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The Vintage-AH1 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM2 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top:Rear Speaker Out...

  • Page 62: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )
  • Page 63 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 64 3 . 3 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R )

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 68 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 )
  • Page 69 1 0 . 1 0 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) 1 0 .
  • Page 70 1 2 . 1 2 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 c o n n e c t o r s 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 c o n n e c t o r s I E E E 1 3 9 4 c o n n e c t o r s I E E E 1 3 9 4 c o n n e c t o r s I E E E 1 3 9 4 c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 71 • A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W )
  • Page 72 • A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W )
  • Page 73 4 - 1 4 4 - 1 4 4 - 1 4 4 - 1 4 4 - 1 4 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 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...
  • Page 74 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 H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1 A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1...

  • Page 75: 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...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Afudos Utility

    5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 5.1.3 5.1.3 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 78 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 79: 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 80 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 81: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 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 allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 82 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t > P r o g r a m s S t a r t...
  • Page 83 S t a r t 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. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 84: 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 H 1...

  • Page 85: Bios Menu Screen

    [11:51:19] [Thu 10/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S360] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 86: Menu Items

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 87: Main Menu

    [11:51:19] [Thu 10/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S360] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 88: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary Primary and Secondary 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary Primary and Secondary Primary and Secondary 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>...

  • Page 89: System Information

    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 90: 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 91 AMD Cool’N’Quiet Configuration AMD Cool’N’Quiet Configuration AMD Cool’N’Quiet Configuration Cool’N’Quiet Cool ‘N’ Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5 - 1 8 5 - 1 8 5 - 1 8...

  • Page 92: Chipset

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Chipset Chipset Chipset 5.4.2 5.4.2 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration ATI R(S/X)48x NB Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration...
  • Page 93 Memclock Value [Auto] Sets the memory clock value. This item appears only when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [200 MHz] [216 MHz] [233 MHz] [250 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] C A S L a t e n c y ( C L ) [ A u t o ] C A S L a t e n c y ( C L ) [ A u t o ]...
  • Page 94 User Config Mode [Auto] Sets the user config mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] R e a d P r e a m b l e [ 9 . 5 n s ] R e a d P r e a m b l e [ 9 . 5 n s ] R e a d P r e a m b l e [ 9 .
  • Page 95 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Azalia Audio Controller Serial ATA Controller OnBoard SATA Boot ROM USB Configuration Azalia Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial ATA Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA controller.
  • Page 96 U S B C o n t r o l l e r [ U S B O H C I + E H C I ] U S B C o n t r o l l e r [ U S B O H C I + E H C I ] U S B C o n t r o l l e r [ U S B O H C I + E H C I ] U S B C o n t r o l l e r [ U S B O H C I + E H C I ] U S B C o n t r o l l e r [ U S B O H C I + E H C I ]...

  • Page 97: Internal Graphics

    Internal Graphics This menu allows you to change the onboard graphics controller parameters and related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Internal Graphics Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Graphics Clock Mode Surround View Multifunction TV Standard Expansion Mode...

  • Page 98: Pci Express Configuration

    PCI Express Configuration This menu allows you to change PCI Express-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. PCI Express Configuration PCIE GFX0 Link Width PCIE SB Payload PCIE GFX Core Payload PCIE Relaxed Ordering Rules Hide Unused PCIE P2P Bridges PCIE GFX Overclocking Powerdown Unused GFX Ports...

  • Page 99: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EH Super IO Chipset Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game/MIDI Port MIDI IRQ Select Configure Onboard Devices...
  • Page 100 MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ10] Allows you to select the MIDI IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ9] [IRQ10] [IRQ11] LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable.

  • Page 101: Pci Pnp

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.4 5.4.4 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 102: Jumperfree Configuration

    Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Instant Music feature. Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power up feature Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] A S U S V i n t a g e - A H 1...

  • Page 103: 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 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration...

  • Page 104: Apm Configuration

    5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS2 Keyboard Power On By PS2 Mouse Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modem Power On By PCI Devices Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off]...

  • Page 105: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5 - 3 2...
  • Page 106 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]...

  • Page 107: Boot Menu

    5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while [Enabled] booting. This will [Enabled] decrease the time...
  • Page 108 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] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 109: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security 5.6.3 5.6.3 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 Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password...
  • Page 110 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 Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection...

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 &...
  • Page 113 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

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