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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi AT5NM10-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 iii 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi AT5NM10-I specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 iii 12/22/09 5:55:36 PM
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..., if not installed and used in municipal waste. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. REACH Complying with the REACH...
..., if not installed and used in municipal waste. E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 5 12/22/09 5:55:38 PM DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. REACH Complying with the REACH...
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... using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device.... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device.... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix ...for buying an ASUS® AT5NM10-I .indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:55:42 PM Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you ...
...of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix ...for buying an ASUS® AT5NM10-I .indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:55:42 PM Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you ...
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... chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place four screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Keyboard/mouse power and USB device 1. wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5- 1-10... CHASSIS) 1-14 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-12 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 1-2 12/22/09 5:55:43 PM
... chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place four screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Keyboard/mouse power and USB device 1. wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5- 1-10... CHASSIS) 1-14 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-12 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 2 1-2 12/22/09 5:55:43 PM
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 1-3 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:55:45 PM Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_FAN connector. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ D510 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 1-3 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:55:45 PM Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_FAN connector. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ D510 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink.
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...• - • 1.8V • 1.8V • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB... memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can detect is less than 4GB. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 2) GEIL GX21GB5300SX ...
...• - • 1.8V • 1.8V • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB... memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can detect is less than 4GB. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 2) GEIL GX21GB5300SX ...
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...Expansion slot In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and... card, USB card, and other cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 1-8 12/22/09 5:55:53 PM Align the...
...Expansion slot In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and... card, USB card, and other cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 8 1-8 12/22/09 5:55:53 PM Align the...
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...This 15-pin port is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 1-12 12/22/09 5:55:59 PM By default, press ++ to switch to VGA ...device. 10. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. • This motherboard supports VGA and LVDS display devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • ...-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. To set your system, refer to that the PSU has a power rating of 450W or lower...
...This 15-pin port is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS AT5NM10-I E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 12 1-12 12/22/09 5:55:59 PM By default, press ++ to switch to VGA ...device. 10. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. • This motherboard supports VGA and LVDS display devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • ...-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. To set your system, refer to that the PSU has a power rating of 450W or lower...
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... to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA (133 MB/s). Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors...
... to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA (133 MB/s). Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors...
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... front panel audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 7. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I .indb 15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:56:04 PM Do not forget to connect... the fan cables to avail of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-...
... front panel audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 7. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I .indb 15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/22/09 5:56:04 PM Do not forget to connect... the fan cables to avail of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-...
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...optical drive. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows...DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD ...
...optical drive. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows...DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD ...
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... To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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...8226; The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable... BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2-3 E5179_AT5NM10...
...8226; The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable... BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2-3 E5179_AT5NM10...
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...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • ...Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:56:13 PM Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings...
...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • ...Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-4 E5179_AT5NM10-I.indb 4 12/22/09 5:56:13 PM Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/motherboard temperature. If the fan is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with...turn on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RI to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/motherboard temperature. If the fan is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with...turn on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RI to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.