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... 2.8 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.8.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.8.2 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card 2-13 2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 2-14 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2-14 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive 2-15 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive 2-17 2.11 Reconnecting cables 2-19 2.11.1 LED cables 2-19 2.11.2 UAEX module 2-20 2.12...
... 2.8 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.8.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.8.2 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card 2-13 2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 2-14 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2-14 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive 2-15 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive 2-17 2.11 Reconnecting cables 2-19 2.11.1 LED cables 2-19 2.11.2 UAEX module 2-20 2.12...
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... Protection (OVP 2-24 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.3 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.2.4 Other information 3-5 3.3 Software information 3-7 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe 3-7 3.3.2 ASUS Update 3-11 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 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 Updating the BIOS...
... Protection (OVP 2-24 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.3 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.2.4 Other information 3-5 3.3 Software information 3-7 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe 3-7 3.3.2 ASUS Update 3-11 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 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 Updating the BIOS...
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... parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The chapter ... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. viii About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with ...
... parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The chapter ... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. viii About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with ...
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... (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) x Support CD 4 . A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 165 W PFC/non-PFC power supply unit • 2 x 5.25" drive bays • 1 x 3.5" hard disk drive bay • 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2. Item description 1 . System package contents... Check your Terminator 1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cable • AC ...
... (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) x Support CD 4 . A S U S T e r m i n a t o r 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 165 W PFC/non-PFC power supply unit • 2 x 5.25" drive bays • 1 x 3.5" hard disk drive bay • 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2. Item description 1 . System package contents... Check your Terminator 1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cable • AC ...
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... optional items. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Thank you for an optional 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction E m p t y 5 . 2 5 - This is for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400! O p t i c a l d r i v e . i n c h d r i v e b a y . The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 is composed of the ASUS motherboard and a power supply unit in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. This covered slot is an optional IDE optical drive. 2 . The...
... optional items. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 . F l o p p y d r i v e d o o r . Thank you for an optional 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction E m p t y 5 . 2 5 - This is for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400! O p t i c a l d r i v e . i n c h d r i v e b a y . The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 is composed of the ASUS motherboard and a power supply unit in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. This covered slot is an optional IDE optical drive. 2 . The...
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Game/MIDI/COM1 extension module 2. Motherboard 3. USB/audio board 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction PFC/Non-PFC power supply 7. Two 5.25" drive bays (Optional CD-ROM) 4. 3.5" HDD drive bay 5. 3.5" floppy drive bay (Optional ...
Game/MIDI/COM1 extension module 2. Motherboard 3. USB/audio board 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction PFC/Non-PFC power supply 7. Two 5.25" drive bays (Optional CD-ROM) 4. 3.5" HDD drive bay 5. 3.5" floppy drive bay (Optional ...
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... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the system. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode...
... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the system. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode...
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Locate the 462-pin ZIF socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH ® CPU socket 462 CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Gold triangle CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Sempron™ processor.
Locate the 462-pin ZIF socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH ® CPU socket 462 CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Gold triangle CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Sempron™ processor.
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... CPU fan and heatsink to avoid thermal problems. • Use only AMD-certified fan and heatsink assembly. • Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the holes on the CPU socket. Socket tabs matched to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink. 2.6 Installing the fan and...
... CPU fan and heatsink to avoid thermal problems. • Use only AMD-certified fan and heatsink assembly. • Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the holes on the CPU socket. Socket tabs matched to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink. 2.6 Installing the fan and...
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2.7 Installing system memory The motherboard comes with 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB densities into the DIMM sockets. These sockets support up to 333 MHz. 2-10 ...
2.7 Installing system memory The motherboard comes with 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB densities into the DIMM sockets. These sockets support up to 333 MHz. 2-10 ...
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... A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-11 2.7.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
... A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-11 2.7.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
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...PCI slots such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for one Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) slot. The motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with 1.5V specification. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ...Make sure to install expansion cards. 2.8 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard has one 32-bit PCI slot and one with PCI specifications AGP slot The AGP slot supports AGP 8x cards.
...PCI slots such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for one Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) slot. The motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with 1.5V specification. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ...Make sure to install expansion cards. 2.8 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard has one 32-bit PCI slot and one with PCI specifications AGP slot The AGP slot supports AGP 8x cards.
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... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 2.0 EHCI Onboard Audio Onboard LAN A B C - used - - - shared - - - - - used - - - - - used - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DE...
... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 2.0 EHCI Onboard Audio Onboard LAN A B C - used - - - shared - - - - - used - - - - - used - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DE...
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... the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 7. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard. 9. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at... cable with the white connector labeled P1. 6. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the secondary IDE connector (black connector labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. 5. Connect one end of the CD-ROM audio cable CD-ROM audio cable to Pin 1 Power cable (P1) 8.
... the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 7. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard. 9. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at... cable with the white connector labeled P1. 6. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the secondary IDE connector (black connector labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. 5. Connect one end of the CD-ROM audio cable CD-ROM audio cable to Pin 1 Power cable (P1) 8.
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Connect one end of the IDE hard disk ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of the HDD, matching the red stripe on the cable with the white connector labeled P3. 6. Red stripe to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the IDE interface. Primary IDE connector (PRI_IDE) 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the other end of the HDD. Use the cable with Pin 1 on the motherboard. 5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to Pin 1 IDE ribbon cable Power cable (P3) 7.
Connect one end of the IDE hard disk ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of the HDD, matching the red stripe on the cable with the white connector labeled P3. 6. Red stripe to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the IDE interface. Primary IDE connector (PRI_IDE) 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the other end of the HDD. Use the cable with Pin 1 on the motherboard. 5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to Pin 1 IDE ribbon cable Power cable (P3) 7.
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... PWRBTN* * Requires an ATX power supply. • Connect the power switch and power LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the H D D L E D cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-19
... PWRBTN* * Requires an ATX power supply. • Connect the power switch and power LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the H D D L E D cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-19
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2.11.2 UAEX module The system front I/O panel has a UAEX module that contains the front panel I/O ports and the connectors to USB34 connector on the motherboard Connector locations on the motherboard Connect to the motherboard. USB T: Port0 B: Port1 J1 UAEX HPHONE1 J2 MIC ® Connect to MIC_LOUT connector on the motherboard MIC_LOUT connector (for Microphone/ Line Out cable) USB34 USB56 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.11.2 UAEX module The system front I/O panel has a UAEX module that contains the front panel I/O ports and the connectors to USB34 connector on the motherboard Connector locations on the motherboard Connect to the motherboard. USB T: Port0 B: Port1 J1 UAEX HPHONE1 J2 MIC ® Connect to MIC_LOUT connector on the motherboard MIC_LOUT connector (for Microphone/ Line Out cable) USB34 USB56 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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...Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, the Utilities menu automatically appears on your OS documentation for... general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Always ...
...Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, the Utilities menu automatically appears on your OS documentation for... general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Always ...
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... you keep your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-3 Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to install it. This program allows you to download the latest version of...a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run the CD. 3.2.2 Utilities menu The menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard. If A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition...
... you keep your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-3 Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to install it. This program allows you to download the latest version of...a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run the CD. 3.2.2 Utilities menu The menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard. If A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition...
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3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen. The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. The screen image below is for general reference only. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-5 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen. The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. The screen image below is for general reference only. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-5 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.