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... Tester 3-14 3.4.5 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-15 3.4.6 ASUS PC Probe II 3-17 3.4.7 AC`97 audio feature 3-23 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumper 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu...
... Tester 3-14 3.4.5 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-15 3.4.6 ASUS PC Probe II 3-17 3.4.7 AC`97 audio feature 3-23 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumper 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu...
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...4 . Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T2-AH1 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 2: Basic .... 5. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-AH1. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this guide is intended for ...
...4 . Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T2-AH1 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 2: Basic .... 5. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-AH1. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this guide is intended for ...
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A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 2 x 5.25" drive bays • 1 x 3.5" floppy disk drive bay ... CD 4 . Item description 1 . Optional items • Optical drive (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) • Floppy disk drive x System package contents Check your T2-AH1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. A S U S T 2 -
A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 2 x 5.25" drive bays • 1 x 3.5" floppy disk drive bay ... CD 4 . Item description 1 . Optional items • Optical drive (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) • Floppy disk drive x System package contents Check your T2-AH1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. A S U S T 2 -
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... an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor for the sophisticated. With these and many more, the T2-AH1 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T2-AH1! The ASUS T2-AH1 is designed for Socket 939 with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome! Thank...
... an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor for the sophisticated. With these and many more, the T2-AH1 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T2-AH1! The ASUS T2-AH1 is designed for Socket 939 with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome! Thank...
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Front panel I/O board 8. ASUS motherboard 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Serial ATA connectors ASUS T2-AH1 1-9 Optical drive (optional) 2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 3. Front panel cover 6. CPU socket 11. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 14. ...
Front panel I/O board 8. ASUS motherboard 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Serial ATA connectors ASUS T2-AH1 1-9 Optical drive (optional) 2. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 3. Front panel cover 6. CPU socket 11. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 14. ...
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Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all ...
Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all ...
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Lay the system on its side on the motherboard, then set the PSU aside. Slightly lift the PSU. 7. To remove the PSU: 1. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs. 3. Disconnect the ...
Lay the system on its side on the motherboard, then set the PSU aside. Slightly lift the PSU. 7. To remove the PSU: 1. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs. 3. Disconnect the ...
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Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold triangle 2.5.1 CPU installation To install a CPU: 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. CPU Socket 939 ® ASUS T2-AH1 2-5 Take note of this processor can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold triangle 2.5.1 CPU installation To install a CPU: 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. CPU Socket 939 ® ASUS T2-AH1 2-5 Take note of this processor can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
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To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 4. Hook its packaging and vacuum cover. Hardware monitoring errors may be in the reverse orientation. 5. Carefully press down each metal clip into the retention module ... the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The CPU fan and heatsink assembly may occur if you fail to plug this connector. 6 4 2 5 6 7 7 5 4 3 ASUS T2-AH1 2-7 Snap the hook of each locking lever. 7.
To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 4. Hook its packaging and vacuum cover. Hardware monitoring errors may be in the reverse orientation. 5. Carefully press down each metal clip into the retention module ... the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The CPU fan and heatsink assembly may occur if you fail to plug this connector. 6 4 2 5 6 7 7 5 4 3 ASUS T2-AH1 2-7 Snap the hook of each locking lever. 7.
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.... 4. 2.5.3 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the power source before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
.... 4. 2.5.3 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the power source before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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Use any of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. ASUS T2-AH1 2-9 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 ® 104 Pins 80 Pins 184-pin DDR ..., 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. • Installing DDR DIMMS other than your total system memory size when you enable the onboard VGA. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than the recommended configurations may install up of the...
Use any of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. ASUS T2-AH1 2-9 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 ® 104 Pins 80 Pins 184-pin DDR ..., 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. • Installing DDR DIMMS other than your total system memory size when you enable the onboard VGA. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than the recommended configurations may install up of the...
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Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Retaining clips 2. Align a DIMM on the socket 2 such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! ASUS T2-AH1 2-13 Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 3 4 2 4 4. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: 1.
Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Retaining clips 2. Align a DIMM on the socket 2 such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! ASUS T2-AH1 2-13 Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 3 4 2 4 4. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: 1.
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... one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. Make sure to install expansion cards. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following figure shows...
... one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. Make sure to install expansion cards. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following figure shows...
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...* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 15* Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard USB0 USB1 USB2 USB3 AC '97 Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Onboard PCIE A B C DE F -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
...* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 15* Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard USB0 USB1 USB2 USB3 AC '97 Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Onboard PCIE A B C DE F -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... the optical drive. 11. See page 4-7 for the location of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Connect the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable is connected to the IDE connector (blue connector... 4-pin CDconnector on the IDE interface. 8 9 10. Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the motherboard. See page 2-25 for the location of the bay. 6 7 8. Make sure that the other end of the optical drive. Connect one side of the...
... the optical drive. 11. See page 4-7 for the location of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Connect the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable is connected to the IDE connector (blue connector... 4-pin CDconnector on the IDE interface. 8 9 10. Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the motherboard. See page 2-25 for the location of the bay. 6 7 8. Make sure that the other end of the optical drive. Connect one side of the...
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... steps 1-5 of the drive. 5. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the motherboard.
... steps 1-5 of the drive. 5. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the motherboard.
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... 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector (blue connector labeled IDE) on the power supply unit plugs. 9 10. See page 4-7 for details on the motherboard. Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the HDD power connector. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the...
... 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector (blue connector labeled IDE) on the power supply unit plugs. 9 10. See page 4-7 for details on the motherboard. Reinstall the tray and the HDD to the chassis by locking the tray slots to the HDD power connector. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the...
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... supply unit plugs. D O N O T use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug O R the legacy 4-pin power connector. ASUS T2-AH1 2-23 To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. See page 2-25 for details on the motherboard. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector: a. Connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the...
... supply unit plugs. D O N O T use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug O R the legacy 4-pin power connector. ASUS T2-AH1 2-23 To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. See page 2-25 for details on the motherboard. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector: a. Connect the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the...
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... supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, . Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. Align the PSU side hook with the 4 3 metal slot located on the side of power connectors. 2 1 3. Secure the PSU with the ... installation See page 4-6 for the location of the optical drive bay. 5. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the rear panel until it fits in place. 5 6. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4. Make...
... supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables, . Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. Align the PSU side hook with the 4 3 metal slot located on the side of power connectors. 2 1 3. Secure the PSU with the ... installation See page 4-6 for the location of the optical drive bay. 5. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the rear panel until it fits in place. 5 6. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4. Make...
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...OS In Windows® mode, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in the front panel. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports ...Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up The system has ...
...OS In Windows® mode, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in the front panel. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports ...Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up The system has ...