Asus Terminator A7VT Manuale utente

User Guide

Barebone System

Model A7VT

Terminator 1

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(“ASUS”).

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(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE

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E1708

Second Edition V2

July 2004

Table of contents

Notices ........................................................................................... 6

Safety information .......................................................................... 7

About this guide .............................................................................. 8

System package contents ............................................................ 10

Chapter 1: System Introduction

1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12

1.2 Front panel .......................................................................... 12

1.3 Rear panel ........................................................................... 14

1.4 Internal components ............................................................ 16

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Preparation .......................................................................... 18

2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 18

2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 19

2.4 Detaching the drive frame ................................................... 20

2.5 Installing a CPU ................................................................... 22

2.6 Installing the fan and heatsink assembly ............................. 24

2.7 Installing system memory .................................................... 26

2.7.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 26

2.7.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 27

2.8 Installing an expansion card ................................................ 28

2.8.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 28

2.8.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 29

2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 29

2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments ............................ 30

2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................. 30

2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive ................................................... 31

2.10 Installing a hard disk drive ................................................... 33

2.11 Re-connecting cables .......................................................... 35

2.11.1 LED cables ............................................................ 35

2.11.2 UAEX module ........................................................ 36

2.12 Replacing the cover ............................................................. 37

2.13 Connecting external devices ............................................... 39

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2.14 Power supply specifications ................................................ 40

2.14.1 Input Characteristics ............................................. 40

2.14.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................. 40

2.14.2 Output Characteristics ........................................... 40

Chapter 3: Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 42

3.2 Support CD information ....................................................... 42

3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 42

3.2.2 Utilities menu ......................................................... 43

3.2.3 ASUS Contact information .................................... 44

3.2.4 Other information .................................................. 45

3.3 Software information ........................................................... 47

3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe .................................................... 47

3.3.2 ASUS Update ........................................................ 51

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 54

4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 54

4.3 Jumpers ............................................................................... 55

4.4 Connectors .......................................................................... 58

Chapter 5: BIOS Information

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 66

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 66

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS

Flash Utility ............................................................ 67

5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS ......... 69

5.1.4 ASUS Update ........................................................ 70

5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 71

5.2.1 BIOS menu bar ..................................................... 72

5.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................ 72

5.3 Main Menu ........................................................................... 74

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 74

5.3.2 System Date .......................................................... 74

5.3.4 Legacy Diskette A .................................................. 74

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5.3.5 Installed Memory ................................................... 74

5.3.6 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................... 75

5.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 76

5.4.1 CPU configuration ................................................. 77

5.4.2 Memory configuration ............................................ 78

5.4.3 Chipset configuration ............................................ 79

5.4.4 PCIPnP ................................................................. 81

5.4.5 Onboard device configuration .............................. 82

5.4.6 USB configuration ................................................ 84

5.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 85

5.5.1 APM configuration ................................................. 86

5.5.2 Hardware monitor .................................................. 89

5.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................... 91

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................... 91

5.6.2 Removable drives ................................................. 92

5.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 92

5.6.4 CD-ROM drives ..................................................... 93

5.6.5 Boot settings configuration .................................... 93

5.6.6 Security ................................................................. 95

5.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 96

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to

the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

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.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the

documentation that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly

connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any

damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away

from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a

stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by

the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der

Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller

empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien

nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about

the ASUS Terminator 1 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:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1.

The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the

front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

components in the system.

3. Chapter 3: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and

utilities from the support CD.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,

jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact

information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

* CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

Check your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items:

1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with:

• ASUS A7VT motherboard

• Floppy disk drive

• Optical drive (optional)*

2. Power cable and plug

3. Support CD

4. User guide

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