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... system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. How this guide is...
... system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. How this guide is...
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.../AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. This LED lights up to access the optical drive. 2. With these and many more, the T3-M2NC51PV definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs! 1.2 Front panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. 1 4 2 3 1. Press this button to the hard disk drive 4. HDD LED . The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is being read from or written to...
.../AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. This LED lights up to access the optical drive. 2. With these and many more, the T3-M2NC51PV definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs! 1.2 Front panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. 1 4 2 3 1. Press this button to the hard disk drive 4. HDD LED . The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is being read from or written to...
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... a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 6. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot . This port provides high-speed connectivity for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 7. Eject button. 1.3 Front panel (internal) The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 8. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1-
... a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 6. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot . This port provides high-speed connectivity for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 7. Eject button. 1.3 Front panel (internal) The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 8. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1-
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... port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 5. Expansion slots. Rear surround speakers. DVI-out port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 7. PS/2 keyboard port . Use these slots when installing expansion cards. 2. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Microphone port . 12. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of devices...
... port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 5. Expansion slots. Rear surround speakers. DVI-out port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 7. PS/2 keyboard port . Use these slots when installing expansion cards. 2. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Microphone port . 12. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of devices...
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... 2-15 for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 11. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . Center & woofer speakers. Power connector. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1- This port allows Gigabit connection to a high-definition 6-channel speaker. 15. This port provides high-speed connectivity for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. This lock secures installed expansion cards. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 10. S/PDIF Out port. 9. Voltage selector. In 6-channel mode, the function...
... 2-15 for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 11. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . Center & woofer speakers. Power connector. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1- This port allows Gigabit connection to a high-definition 6-channel speaker. 15. This port provides high-speed connectivity for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. This lock secures installed expansion cards. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 10. S/PDIF Out port. 9. Voltage selector. In 6-channel mode, the function...
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... cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Single-channel (1) Installed - (2) - 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up of the recommended configurations in the table on the next page. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Installed Dual-channel (3)* Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-
... cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Single-channel (1) Installed - (2) - 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up of the recommended configurations in the table on the next page. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Installed Dual-channel (3)* Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-
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... Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the card. 2. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-15 Before installing...
... Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the card. 2. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-15 Before installing...
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... the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. To install an optical drive: 1. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the plug of the drive. 2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical drive. Connect the SATA power cable to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the power supply unit. 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-17 Place the chassis upright. 2. To install an Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1.
... the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. To install an optical drive: 1. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the plug of the drive. 2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical drive. Connect the SATA power cable to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the power supply unit. 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-17 Place the chassis upright. 2. To install an Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1.
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... side hook with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the metal slot located on the motherboard. 3. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the side of the rear panel until it fits in place. 7. 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components...
... side hook with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the metal slot located on the motherboard. 3. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the side of the rear panel until it fits in place. 7. 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components...
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...! See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. Connect the 4-pin power plug to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit. For Serial ATA hard disk drive without a 4-pin power plug, connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the power connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end (4‑pin male) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 9A. Setting the switch to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with a 4-pin power plug. - Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to 115 V in your area...
...! See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. Connect the 4-pin power plug to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit. For Serial ATA hard disk drive without a 4-pin power plug, connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the power connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end (4‑pin male) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 9A. Setting the switch to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with a 4-pin power plug. - Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to 115 V in your area...
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... the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Powering up Press to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Always install the latest...
... the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Powering up Press to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Always install the latest...
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... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- See page 5-4 for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader...
... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- See page 5-4 for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader...
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...-BN Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 4- 4.3 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
...-BN Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 4- 4.3 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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... turn on these utilities. The utility displays the following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. When no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support...
... turn on these utilities. The utility displays the following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. When no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support...
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... BIOS using this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5- Floppy not found ! Completed. Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Reading file "M2N5-BN.ROM". Installing ASUS Update...
... BIOS using this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5- Floppy not found ! Completed. Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Reading file "M2N5-BN.ROM". Installing ASUS Update...
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... "Run Setup". This requires you to ensure optimum performance. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings...
... "Run Setup". This requires you to ensure optimum performance. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings...
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... previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information.
... previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information.
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...claimed by the EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ECHI ownership change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows the system to disable or enable the USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to...
...claimed by the EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ECHI ownership change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows the system to disable or enable the USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to...
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...function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-29 Select an item then press to disabled password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The...
...function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-29 Select an item then press to disabled password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The...
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... numbers, then press . 3. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Limited allows changes only to disabled password. After you set or change...
... numbers, then press . 3. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Limited allows changes only to disabled password. After you set or change...