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... 3-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update 5-6 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System Time 5-10 5.3.2 System Date 5-10 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-10 5.3.4 HDD...
... 3-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update 5-6 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System Time 5-10 5.3.2 System Date 5-10 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-10 5.3.4 HDD...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities ...and internal components. 2. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities ...and internal components. 2. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1.
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...steps to the slot opening on the chassis. 3. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its side. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 2-9 Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated... metal bracket on its metal bracket to install a PCI card. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Place the chassis on the chassis with a bracket screw.
...steps to the slot opening on the chassis. 3. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its side. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 2-9 Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated... metal bracket on its metal bracket to install a PCI card. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Place the chassis on the chassis with a bracket screw.
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.... ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader®. This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The menu lists the drivers and ... connection so you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the...
.... ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader®. This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The menu lists the drivers and ... connection so you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the...
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... screen appears. 2. Launch the utility from your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears. 3.3.2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... screen appears. 2. Launch the utility from your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears. 3.3.2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. Click N e x t. 4. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 3-13 If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to complete the update...
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. Click N e x t. 4. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 3-13 If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to complete the update...
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...installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton. 4.2 Motherboard layout ATXPWR PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard VGA IOC_MB1 PARALLEL PORT ATX12V Line Out Line In Mic In 23cm (9.06in) Super Flash I/O BIOS FLOPPY CHA_FAN CPU_FAN ...DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) ® C3V SB_PWR VIA C3 CPU VIA CLE266 RJ-45 LANLED USB_12 T:Port0 B:Port1 USBPWR12...
...installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton. 4.2 Motherboard layout ATXPWR PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard VGA IOC_MB1 PARALLEL PORT ATX12V Line Out Line In Mic In 23cm (9.06in) Super Flash I/O BIOS FLOPPY CHA_FAN CPU_FAN ...DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) ® C3V SB_PWR VIA C3 CPU VIA CLE266 RJ-45 LANLED USB_12 T:Port0 B:Port1 USBPWR12...
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... 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 1-2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to re-enter data. ® C3V...
... 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 1-2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to re-enter data. ® C3V...
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...; System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Attach the chassis-mounted suspend switch to manually place the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDELED) This...
...; System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Attach the chassis-mounted suspend switch to manually place the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDELED) This...
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This chapter includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system BIOS information Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
This chapter includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system BIOS information Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... need to complete the process. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS information b. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 3. d. A w a r d B I O S (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit...
... need to complete the process. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS information b. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 3. d. A w a r d B I O S (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit...
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... latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. 2. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. The actual displays may not exactly match what you created earlier. 2. Reboot the computer. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system...
... latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. 2. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. The actual displays may not exactly match what you created earlier. 2. Reboot the computer. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system...
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Press + during the flash process. 7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to display the following screen. 5. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. Do not shut down the computer during POST to POST. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS information 4.
Press + during the flash process. 7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to display the following screen. 5. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. Do not shut down the computer during POST to POST. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS information 4.
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...... Completed. Insert a floppy disk that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. B I O S (C3V.BIN) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery tool allows you to restore the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "c3v.bin". ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-5 The BIOS update process continues when the C3V.BIN is found ! DO NOT...
...... Completed. Insert a floppy disk that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. B I O S (C3V.BIN) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery tool allows you to restore the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "c3v.bin". ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-5 The BIOS update process continues when the C3V.BIN is found ! DO NOT...
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This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Go to section "3.3.2 ASUS Update" for details on how to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS using ASUS Update. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS information
This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Go to section "3.3.2 ASUS Update" for details on how to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS using ASUS Update. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS information
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.... This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; Even if you see on . This requires you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you to run this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity ... and make changes to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-7
.... This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; Even if you see on . This requires you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you to run this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity ... and make changes to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-7
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... to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 5.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with the following... table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from anywhere in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
... to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 5.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with the following... table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from anywhere in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
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...corresponding functions. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for detailed information on the left) appears to the ...hot key to load the Setup default values. If you can display a sub-menu from this screen from field to field within a menu. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-9 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "5.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. General help window, it indicates that...
...corresponding functions. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. A sub-menu contains additional options for detailed information on the left) appears to the ...hot key to load the Setup default values. If you can display a sub-menu from this screen from field to field within a menu. ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system 5-9 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "5.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. General help window, it indicates that...
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...in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDe Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring [IBM-DJNA-371350] [None] [ASUS DVD-ROM] [None] [Disabled] Installed Memory [256 MB] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal clock. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system...2004 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current date).
...in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDe Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring [IBM-DJNA-371350] [None] [ASUS DVD-ROM] [None] [Disabled] Installed Memory [256 MB] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal clock. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system...2004 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current date).
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... the settings of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Set. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS information UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Memory Configuration...
... the settings of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Set. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS information UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Memory Configuration...