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ASUS T2-PE1 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2.
ASUS T2-PE1 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2.
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.... 3 . Open this button to eject the optical drive loading tray. 4 . H D D L E D . E j e c t b u t t o n . Press this door to turn the system on. 6 . This door covers a second optical drive bay. 5 . ASUS T2-PE1 1-3 P o w e r b u t t o n . 1 . O p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . P o w e r L E D . This LED lights up when data is ON. 7 . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Open this button to show the front panel input/output ports. S e c o n d o p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . Press this door to the hard...
.... 3 . Open this button to eject the optical drive loading tray. 4 . H D D L E D . E j e c t b u t t o n . Press this door to turn the system on. 6 . This door covers a second optical drive bay. 5 . ASUS T2-PE1 1-3 P o w e r b u t t o n . 1 . O p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . P o w e r L E D . This LED lights up when data is ON. 7 . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Open this button to show the front panel input/output ports. S e c o n d o p t i c a l d r i v e d o o r . Press this door to the hard...
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V G A p o r t . L i n e O u t p o r t . ASUS T2-PE1 1-5 S e r i a l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This purple 6-pin connector ...
V G A p o r t . L i n e O u t p o r t . ASUS T2-PE1 1-5 S e r i a l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This purple 6-pin connector ...
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... for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 6 3 2 9 7 10 11 13 4 8 5 12 1. DIMM sockets 9. Serial ATA connectors 13. Front panel cover 5. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. ASUS motherboard 8. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 11. PCI slot 12. Expansion card slots ASUS T2-PE1 1-7
... for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 6 3 2 9 7 10 11 13 4 8 5 12 1. DIMM sockets 9. Serial ATA connectors 13. Front panel cover 5. Hard disk drive metal tray 6. ASUS motherboard 8. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 11. PCI slot 12. Expansion card slots ASUS T2-PE1 1-7
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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 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. 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. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T2-PE1 2-3
2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. 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. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T2-PE1 2-3
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... 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 To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 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. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...
... 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 To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 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. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...
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Retention tab A B Load lever 3 4. 2. PnP cap Load plate B A ASUS T2-PE1 2-7 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. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). 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.
Retention tab A B Load lever 3 4. 2. PnP cap Load plate B A ASUS T2-PE1 2-7 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. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). 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.
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2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 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 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.
2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 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 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.
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Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM1 (1) Installed (2) - (3)* Installed Sockets DIMM2 - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. ASUS T2-PE1 2-11
Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM1 (1) Installed (2) - (3)* Installed Sockets DIMM2 - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. ASUS T2-PE1 2-11
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...™ x16 graphic card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. See page 4-10 for a discrete graphics card. ASUS T2-PE1 2-13 Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and...
...™ x16 graphic card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. See page 4-10 for a discrete graphics card. ASUS T2-PE1 2-13 Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and...
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... PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. shared -- -- -- ASUS T2-PE1 2-15 shared -- -- -- -- 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Onboard LAN -- When using a PCI card on...
... PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. shared -- -- -- ASUS T2-PE1 2-15 shared -- -- -- -- 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Onboard LAN -- When using a PCI card on...
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... with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the 4-pin connector at the back of the CD audio connector. ASUS T2-PE1 2-17 See page 2-24 for the location of the audio cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the IDE interface. 10...
... with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the 4-pin connector at the back of the CD audio connector. ASUS T2-PE1 2-17 See page 2-24 for the location of the audio cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the IDE interface. 10...
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... location. 6. Secure the floppy disk drive with the holes on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1~5 of the floppy disk drive. ASUS T2-PE1 6 4 2-19 For instructions on the bay. 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable...
... location. 6. Secure the floppy disk drive with the holes on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to steps 1~5 of the floppy disk drive. ASUS T2-PE1 6 4 2-19 For instructions on the bay. 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable...
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Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis hooks. 7. ASUS T2-PE1 2-21 Connect the other end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. Secure the ...
Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis hooks. 7. ASUS T2-PE1 2-21 Connect the other end of the 40-pin IDE cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. Secure the ...
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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 Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V1 and ATX12V2 connectors on the motherboard. Align the PSU side hook with the metal...
... 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 Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V1 and ATX12V2 connectors on the motherboard. Align the PSU side hook with the metal...
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Lower the rear edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS T2-PE1 2-25 Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in 4 2 place. 5. Position the front edge of the cover as shown. 4. Secure the cover with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. 2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. Turn the chassis upright. 3 2.
Lower the rear edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS T2-PE1 2-25 Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in 4 2 place. 5. Position the front edge of the cover as shown. 4. Secure the cover with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3. 2.12 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. Turn the chassis upright. 3 2.
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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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... automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to activate the devices. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS T2-PE1 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to install the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC655 audio driver. E X E to locate the file ASSETUP...
... automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. USB 2.0 Driver Click this item to activate the devices. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS T2-PE1 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to install the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC655 audio driver. E X E to locate the file ASSETUP...
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The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 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 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 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 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.