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.../CDC statements iv Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information ix System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1-1 1.1 Front Panel Features 1-2 1.2 Rear Panel Features 1-3 1.3 Internal Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1 2.1 Opening the chassis 2-2 2.2 Removing the disk drive assembly 2-4 2.3 Installing the system memory 2-5 2.4 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.5 Installing CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.6 Installing...
.../CDC statements iv Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information ix System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1-1 1.1 Front Panel Features 1-2 1.2 Rear Panel Features 1-3 1.3 Internal Features 1-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1 2.1 Opening the chassis 2-2 2.2 Removing the disk drive assembly 2-4 2.3 Installing the system memory 2-5 2.4 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.5 Installing CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.6 Installing...
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5.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 5-6 5.5 System memory 5-7 5.6 Expansion slots 5-7 5.6.1 Configuring an expansion card 5-7 5.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 5-8 5.7 Jumpers 5-9 5.8 Connectors 5-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6-1 6.1 Managing and updating the BIOS 6-2 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 6-2 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 6-4 6.1.3 CrashFree ... CD information 7-2 7.2.1 Running the support CD 7-2 7.2.2 Installation menus 7-3 7.2.3 Software and drivers description 7-3 7.3 Software information 7-5 7.3.1 ASUS Update 7-5 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 7-6 iv
5.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 5-6 5.5 System memory 5-7 5.6 Expansion slots 5-7 5.6.1 Configuring an expansion card 5-7 5.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 5-8 5.7 Jumpers 5-9 5.8 Connectors 5-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6-1 6.1 Managing and updating the BIOS 6-2 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 6-2 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 6-4 6.1.3 CrashFree ... CD information 7-2 7.2.1 Running the support CD 7-2 7.2.2 Installation menus 7-3 7.2.3 Software and drivers description 7-3 7.3 Software information 7-5 7.3.1 ASUS Update 7-5 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 7-6 iv
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... A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 6. Firmly insert the DIMM into its original position. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 4. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 2-5 take care to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Then, replace the front bezel; Align a DIMM on the socket such that...a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the ASUS motherboard. To perform this procedure, make sure 2 Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the socket. 5. 2.3 Installing the system memory 1. After installing the DIMM, place the CD and floppy drive assembly back ...
... A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 6. Firmly insert the DIMM into its original position. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 4. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 2-5 take care to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Then, replace the front bezel; Align a DIMM on the socket such that...a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the ASUS motherboard. To perform this procedure, make sure 2 Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the socket. 5. 2.3 Installing the system memory 1. After installing the DIMM, place the CD and floppy drive assembly back ...
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... Host controllers, one type III PC cards. 5 1394 controller. This onboard LED lights up to 400 megabits per second. 13 Power button. This slot accomodate a memory stick to 400 megabits per second. 15 USB 2.0 ports. This Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) in . This 6-pin connector provides connection up to 63 devices... dual-channel bus master IDE connector support up if there is slotted to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 7 Reset Button. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-3
... Host controllers, one type III PC cards. 5 1394 controller. This onboard LED lights up to 400 megabits per second. 13 Power button. This slot accomodate a memory stick to 400 megabits per second. 15 USB 2.0 ports. This Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) in . This 6-pin connector provides connection up to 63 devices... dual-channel bus master IDE connector support up if there is slotted to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 7 Reset Button. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-3
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... least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 22 Super I output. 26 PCI slot. This interface provides support for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, a memory controller and an integrated graphics interface. 21 ATX power connector. This interface provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. This SIS® SIS651 controller integrates a high...
... least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 22 Super I output. 26 PCI slot. This interface provides support for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, a memory controller and an integrated graphics interface. 21 ATX power connector. This interface provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. This SIS® SIS651 controller integrates a high...
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...® P4S8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins 5.6 Expansion slots The P4S8L motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-7 Install the software drivers for the expansion card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion... SDR DIMM. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. 5.5 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 5.6.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure...
...® P4S8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins 5.6 Expansion slots The P4S8L motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-7 Install the software drivers for the expansion card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion... SDR DIMM. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. 5.5 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 5.6.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure...
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... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. 2.
... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. 2.
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... If you typed Y. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . At the above prompt, type Y to reboot" appears. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a ... to continue with the new BIOS. Press . 6. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-3 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y to look for NEW BIOS: _", ...
... If you typed Y. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . At the above prompt, type Y to reboot" appears. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a ... to continue with the new BIOS. Press . 6. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-3 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y to look for NEW BIOS: _", ...
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... DOS mode. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed... on the motherboard. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk.
... DOS mode. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed... on the motherboard. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk.
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...continue. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to the boot disk. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the programming is not able to successfully update ... original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. If this may not boot. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions...
...continue. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to the boot disk. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the programming is not able to successfully update ... original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. If this may not boot. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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...Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the onboard button cell battery. See section "2.7Jumpers" for information on how to the configuration fields. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-13 If you did , the Supervisor password is powered by the system...you can access the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to halt.
...Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the onboard button cell battery. See section "2.7Jumpers" for information on how to the configuration fields. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-13 If you did , the Supervisor password is powered by the system...you can access the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to halt.
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... used for expansion cards. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the system frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. When set this option to... vary according to turn on all processors during system bootup. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device.
... used for expansion cards. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the system frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. When set this option to... vary according to turn on all processors during system bootup. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device.
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The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-21 The EEPROM on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read... RAS to [User Defined]. 6.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2-5, depending on the memory modules that you set the SDRAM Configuration to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write...
The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-21 The EEPROM on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read... RAS to [User Defined]. 6.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2-5, depending on the memory modules that you set the SDRAM Configuration to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32M] This field sets the shared memory size for the video memory of the processor. Configuration options: [4M] [8M] [16M] [32M] [64M] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is backward-compatible, so you may not boot. ...Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for DDR SDRAM parameters. You must set to select the size of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 1X video card.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32M] This field sets the shared memory size for the video memory of the processor. Configuration options: [4M] [8M] [16M] [32M] [64M] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is backward-compatible, so you may not boot. ...Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for DDR SDRAM parameters. You must set to select the size of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 1X video card.
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...Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables the IDE bus master support for ISA expansion cards. Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable to 16MB. Expansion cards can also set both . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field enables or ...to other system components. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE [Both] This field allows you to [Disabled]. Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or...
...Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables the IDE bus master support for ISA expansion cards. Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable to 16MB. Expansion cards can also set both . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field enables or ...to other system components. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE [Both] This field allows you to [Disabled]. Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or...
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... to install the SiS USB 2.0 driver. Click on the Right Arrow on the lower right corner of the first screen to install the ENE PCI memory card reader driver. SiS Mini IDE Driver Click this item to display the second menu screen. SiS USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the... 4401 LAN driver. SiS 650/651/740 Display Driver Click this item to install it. Simply click on the lower right corner of two screens. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 7-3 ENE CB710 Driver Click this item to the first menu screen, click on the Left Arrow on a specific item then follow...
... to install the SiS USB 2.0 driver. Click on the Right Arrow on the lower right corner of the first screen to install the ENE PCI memory card reader driver. SiS Mini IDE Driver Click this item to display the second menu screen. SiS USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the... 4401 LAN driver. SiS 650/651/740 Display Driver Click this item to install it. Simply click on the lower right corner of two screens. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 7-3 ENE CB710 Driver Click this item to the first menu screen, click on the Left Arrow on a specific item then follow...
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...screen again when you open PC Probe or not. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you review useful information about your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external... frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray ...
...screen again when you open PC Probe or not. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you review useful information about your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external... frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray ...
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...'s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Memory Shows the PC memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. 7-8 Chapter 7: Starting Up Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and...
...'s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Memory Shows the PC memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. 7-8 Chapter 7: Starting Up Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and...
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... Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the ...PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.
... Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the ...PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.