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... this guide vii ITX-220 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 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating...
... this guide vii ITX-220 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 1-4 1.4.1 Overview 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slot 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating...
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... CPU Chipset CPU Fan Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slot Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Integrated Intel® Celeron® 220 processor Supports Intel® EM64T technology Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Fan Dimensions: 40 x 40 x10mm Rated Speed: 5000 ± 10% RPM Rated Voltage: DC 12V Maximum Air Flow: 5.57 CFM Noise Level: 25.3 dBA (Max. 27.5 dBA) 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support...
... CPU Chipset CPU Fan Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slot Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Integrated Intel® Celeron® 220 processor Supports Intel® EM64T technology Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Fan Dimensions: 40 x 40 x10mm Rated Speed: 5000 ± 10% RPM Rated Voltage: DC 12V Maximum Air Flow: 5.57 CFM Noise Level: 25.3 dBA (Max. 27.5 dBA) 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support...
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... Accessories Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x USB connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x TPM connector (optional) 1 x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI v2.0a 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) User Manual Mini ITX form...
... Accessories Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x USB connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x TPM connector (optional) 1 x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI v2.0a 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) User Manual Mini ITX form...
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Align the card connector with PCI specifications. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you...
Align the card connector with PCI specifications. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it supports. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you...
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... wake up feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS ITX-220...
... wake up feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS ITX-220...
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... configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is inadequate. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). The power supply plugs are available for ATX power supply plugs...
... configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is inadequate. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). The power supply plugs are available for ATX power supply plugs...
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... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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.... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
.... From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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... you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: ITX-220 VER...
... you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: ITX-220 VER...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk...
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... multiple sectors at a time. These values are not user-configurable. SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to display the SATA device information. There is installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Setting to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS ITX-220 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...
... multiple sectors at a time. These values are not user-configurable. SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to display the SATA device information. There is installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). Setting to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS ITX-220 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...
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...installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select an item then press if you want to [Enhanced Mode] if you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you are using a native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
...installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select an item then press if you want to [Enhanced Mode] if you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you are using a native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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... Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 2.4.2 TPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the settings for the system. The value of CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. You can cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. allows you to display the configuration options. Use the and keys to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration TPM Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage...
... Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. 2.4.2 TPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the settings for the system. The value of CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. You can cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. allows you to display the configuration options. Use the and keys to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration TPM Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage...
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... BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type. TPM Owner Status [No State] This item is not user-configurable. 2.4.3 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change...
... BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type. TPM Owner Status [No State] This item is not user-configurable. 2.4.3 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change...
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...system memory used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of the graphics controller to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED memory. Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high definition audio...
...system memory used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of the graphics controller to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED memory. Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [Maximum DVMT] South Bridge Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high definition audio...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for the PCI device latency timer register. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for the PCI device latency timer register. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units...
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... and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. The system can be off . [Auto] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ITX-220 2-11 Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. In S3 sleep...
... and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. The system can be off . [Auto] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ITX-220 2-11 Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. In S3 sleep...
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... not connected to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed...
... not connected to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed...
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... enable or disable support for the F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to run Setup during POST. To set to [Enabled...
... enable or disable support for the F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to run Setup during POST. To set to [Enabled...
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... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to exit this exit. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 LAN Cable Status 2.7.1 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash...
... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to exit this exit. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 LAN Cable Status 2.7.1 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash...