Asus Terminator 2 Barebone System T2-P User manual
Barebone System
Model T2-P
Terminator 2
User Guide
MODE
2
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E1520
Revised Edition V3
February 2004
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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 (external) .......................................................... 12
1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 15
1.4 Rear panel........................................................................... 17
1.5 Internal components............................................................ 20
1.6 LED panel............................................................................ 21
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 24
2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 24
2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 25
2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................ 26
2.5 Installing a CPU................................................................... 27
2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.... 27
2.5.2 CPU installation..................................................... 28
2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .. 29
2.6 Installing a DIMM................................................................. 30
2.6.1 Memory configurations.......................................... 30
2.6.2 DIMM installation................................................... 31
2.7 Installing an expansion card................................................ 32
2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 32
2.7.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 33
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 34
2.8 Installing a second optical drive .......................................... 35
2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)........................................ 37
2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit...................................... 39
2.11 Replacing the cover............................................................. 41
2.12 Connecting external devices ............................................... 42
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 46
3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 46
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3.3 Support CD information....................................................... 46
3.3.1 Running the support CD........................................ 47
3.3.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 47
3.3.3 Utilities menu......................................................... 48
3.3.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 49
3.3.5 Other information .................................................. 50
3.4 Software information ........................................................... 51
3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature................................... 51
3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player............................................... 54
3.4.3 ASUS Instant Music .............................................. 56
3.4.4 LifeView® TVR Application ................................... 58
3.5 Audio DJ.............................................................................. 59
3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD..................................... 59
3.5.2 Tuning into an FM radio station............................. 59
3.5.3 Presetting a station ............................................... 60
3.5.4 Adjusting the volume............................................. 60
3.6 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter............................................... 61
3.6.1 LED indicators....................................................... 62
3.6.2 Antenna installation............................................... 62
3.6.3 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver......... 63
3.6.4 Other support CD options ..................................... 63
3.6.5 The Control Center utility ...................................... 64
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 76
4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 76
4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 77
4.4 Connectors .......................................................................... 78
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 88
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................. 88
5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS............. 89
5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS...................... 90
5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ........... 92
5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 93
5.1.6 ASUS Update........................................................ 95
5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 97
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................ 98
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 98
5.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 98
5.2.4 Menu items............................................................ 99
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5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 99
5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 99
5.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 99
5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 99
5.2.9 General help.......................................................... 99
5.3 Main menu......................................................................... 100
5.3.1 System Time ....................................................... 100
5.3.2 System Date........................................................ 100
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 100
5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master ............................... 101
5.3.5 IDE Configuration................................................ 102
5.3.6 System Information ............................................. 103
5.4 Advanced menu ................................................................ 104
5.4.1 CPU Configuration .............................................. 104
5.4.2 Chipset ................................................................ 105
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration .......................... 108
5.4.4 PCI/PnP ...............................................................110
5.4.5 USB Configuration ...............................................112
5.4.6 Instant Music Configuration..................................114
5.5 Power menu .......................................................................115
5.5.1 Suspend Mode .....................................................115
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume...............................115
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................115
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ..............................................115
5.5.5 APM Configuration ...............................................116
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................117
5.6 Boot menu ..........................................................................119
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority..............................................119
5.6.2 Removable Drives............................................... 120
5.6.3 CDROM Drives ................................................... 120
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................ 121
5.6.5 Security ............................................................... 123
5.7 Exit menu .......................................................................... 125
Appendix
A.1 Power supply specifications ...............................................A-2
A.1.1 Input characteristics .............................................A-2
A.1.2 Output characteristics .......................................... A-2
A.1.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................A-2
A.2 Wireless LAN adapter channels ......................................... A-3
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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.
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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 unsachgemäßenAustausch 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
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Safeguards
About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Terminator 2 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 2.
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 setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification and
IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter.
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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: Information 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.
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System package contents
Check your Terminator 2 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
T2-P Editions
Item Description Consumer Commercial Deluxe
1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with
• ASUS P4P8T motherboard
• Floppy disk drive
• 3-in-1 PCI card
(1394, WLAN, TV Tuner)
• 3-in-1 PCI card
(1394, WLAN, Gigabit LAN)
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
• FM radio module and radio antenna
• LED panel
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
2. Cables
• AC power cable
• Serial ATA cable
• Serial ATA power cable
4. Support CD
5. User Guide
6. Optional items
• Optical drive*
• Modem module
* CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
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