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ASUS T2-PE1 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
ASUS T2-PE1 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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F r o n t p a n e l I / O d o o r . ASUS T2-PE1 1-3 This LED lights up to access the floppy disk drive. 2 . This door opens when you eject the loading tray. 3 . H D D L E D . Open this button to turn the ...
F r o n t p a n e l I / O d o o r . ASUS T2-PE1 1-3 This LED lights up to access the floppy disk drive. 2 . This door opens when you eject the loading tray. 3 . H D D L E D . Open this button to turn the ...
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... function of devices. 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 8 9 15 10 16 11 12 17 1 . This port connects your audio system for a PS/2 keyboard. 5 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . This port connects a VGA monitor. 6 . L i n e O u t p o r t . ASUS T2-PE1 1-5 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t . V G A p o r t . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 4 . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices...
... function of devices. 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 8 9 15 10 16 11 12 17 1 . This port connects your audio system for a PS/2 keyboard. 5 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . This port connects a VGA monitor. 6 . L i n e O u t p o r t . ASUS T2-PE1 1-5 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t . V G A p o r t . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 4 . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices...
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... internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Floppy disk drive (optional) 4. PCI slot 12. ASUS motherboard 8. Expansion card slots ASUS T2-PE1 1-7 Chassis fan 7. Serial ATA connectors 13. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components...
... internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Floppy disk drive (optional) 4. PCI slot 12. ASUS motherboard 8. Expansion card slots ASUS T2-PE1 1-7 Chassis fan 7. Serial ATA connectors 13. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components...
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS T2-PE1
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS T2-PE1
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Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 1 1 2. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the 1 cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T2-PE1 2-3
Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 1 1 2. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the 1 cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T2-PE1 2-3
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...: 1. You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T2-PE1 2-5 Using a Phillips screwdriver, release the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU... proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with other models.
...: 1. You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T2-PE1 2-5 Using a Phillips screwdriver, release the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU... proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with other models.
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Retention tab A B Load lever 3 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. PnP cap Load plate B A ASUS T2-PE1 2-7 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2.
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Retention tab A B Load lever 3 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. PnP cap Load plate B A ASUS T2-PE1 2-7 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2.
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Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T2-PE1 2-9 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Drive the four screws into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on top of the installed CPU. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3.
Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T2-PE1 2-9 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Drive the four screws into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on top of the installed CPU. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3.
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ASUS T2-PE1 2-11 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM1 (1) Installed (2) - (3)* Installed Sockets DIMM2 -
ASUS T2-PE1 2-11 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM1 (1) Installed (2) - (3)* Installed Sockets DIMM2 -
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..., and other cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the motherboard before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS T2-PE1 2-13 See page 4-10 for a discrete graphics card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing a PCI Express™ x16 graphic card. The following...
..., and other cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the motherboard before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS T2-PE1 2-13 See page 4-10 for a discrete graphics card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing a PCI Express™ x16 graphic card. The following...
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... any. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A BCDE F GH PCI slot 1 -- shared PCIEX16 shared Onboard EHCI USB controller -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- Onboard LAN -- shared Onboard 1394 -- -- -- -- ASUS T2-PE1 2-15 IRQ assignments for the expansion card. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Assign...
... any. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A BCDE F GH PCI slot 1 -- shared PCIEX16 shared Onboard EHCI USB controller -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- Onboard LAN -- shared Onboard 1394 -- -- -- -- ASUS T2-PE1 2-15 IRQ assignments for the expansion card. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Assign...
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... the location of the bay. 6 7 8. Secure the optical drive with the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that the other end of the optical drive. ASUS T2-PE1 2-17 Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the IDE interface. 10. See page 4-6 for...
... the location of the bay. 6 7 8. Secure the optical drive with the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that the other end of the optical drive. ASUS T2-PE1 2-17 Carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the IDE interface. 10. See page 4-6 for...
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.... 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the signal connector at the back of the drive. 5. See page 2-24 for the connector location. 6. ASUS T2-PE1 6 4 2-19 For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to the floppy disk drive connector (labeled FLOPPY) on the motherboard. Carefully insert...
.... 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the signal connector at the back of the drive. 5. See page 2-24 for the connector location. 6. ASUS T2-PE1 6 4 2-19 For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to the floppy disk drive connector (labeled FLOPPY) on the motherboard. Carefully insert...
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... earlier. 6 7 8. 6. See page 4-6 for details on the 8 power supply unit plugs. 9 10. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis hooks. 7. ASUS T2-PE1 2-21 Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the drive. 9. Connect the other...
... earlier. 6 7 8. 6. See page 4-6 for details on the 8 power supply unit plugs. 9 10. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis hooks. 7. ASUS T2-PE1 2-21 Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the drive. 9. Connect the other...
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... to the EATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of this connector. 2 1 1 3. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 4 5 6 3 7 ASUS T2-PE1 2-23 Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot located on the motherboard. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4. 2.11 Reinstalling the power supply...
... to the EATXPWR connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of this connector. 2 1 1 3. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 4 5 6 3 7 ASUS T2-PE1 2-23 Align the PSU side hook with the metal slot located on the motherboard. Position the PSU over the chassis. 4. 2.11 Reinstalling the power supply...
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Secure the cover with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. Position the front edge of the cover as shown. 4. Lower the rear edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Turn the chassis upright. 3 2. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in 4 2 place. 5. Fit the cover tabs with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS T2-PE1 2-25 2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1.
Secure the cover with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. Position the front edge of the cover as shown. 4. Lower the rear edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Turn the chassis upright. 3 2. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in 4 2 place. 5. Fit the cover tabs with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS T2-PE1 2-25 2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1.
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS T2-PE1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS T2-PE1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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... the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS T2-PE1 3-3 E X E to install the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC655 audio driver. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to run the CD...
... the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS T2-PE1 3-3 E X E to install the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC655 audio driver. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to run the CD...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. ASUS T2-PE1 3-5 View the online help for detailed information. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. ASUS T2-PE1 3-5 View the online help for detailed information. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.