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... an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 3.4.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-6 3.4.2 ASUS Update 3-8 3.4.3 ASUS PC Probe II 3-10 3.5 Installing the SATA controller driver 3-16 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...
... an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 3.4.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-6 3.4.2 ASUS Update 3-8 3.4.3 ASUS PC Probe II 3-10 3.5 Installing the SATA controller driver 3-16 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...
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..., jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage-AH1 barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information...
..., jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage-AH1 barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information...
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A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4 . Cable • AC power cable 3 . Item description 1 . User guide x A S U S V i n t a g e - System package contents Check your Vintage-AH1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
A H 1 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4 . Cable • AC power cable 3 . Item description 1 . User guide x A S U S V i n t a g e - System package contents Check your Vintage-AH1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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... panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS Vintage-AH1 is an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and Athlon™ 64FX desktop processors.
... panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS Vintage-AH1 is an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and Athlon™ 64FX desktop processors.
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... FLOPPY VIA VT6307 4M BIOS FWH 13 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC 16 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SB_PWR F_PANEL PANEL 3 9 8 1. Serial ATA connectors ASUS Vintage-AH1 1-7 The installed components are labeled for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 13. ASUS motherboard 12.
... FLOPPY VIA VT6307 4M BIOS FWH 13 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC 16 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SB_PWR F_PANEL PANEL 3 9 8 1. Serial ATA connectors ASUS Vintage-AH1 1-7 The installed components are labeled for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 13. ASUS motherboard 12.
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... have all the components you uninstall any system component. ® Onboard LED 2-2 SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Hard disk drive 5. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
... have all the components you uninstall any system component. ® Onboard LED 2-2 SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Hard disk drive 5. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
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... 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the... socket to ensure correct installation. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
... 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the... socket to ensure correct installation. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
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.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ ...
.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ ...
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...of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the ...the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 2-7 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® CPU fan connector ASUS Vintage-AH1 Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits ...
...of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the ...the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 2-7 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® CPU fan connector ASUS Vintage-AH1 Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory... using 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. • Install only i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory... using 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs. • Install only i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules.
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... with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked...
... with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked...
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Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is ... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is ... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 0 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 0 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard...
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See section "5.4.3 Chipset->AGP Configuration" for details. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ...to PCI/Int-VGA in the BIOS. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-13 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
See section "5.4.3 Chipset->AGP Configuration" for details. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ...to PCI/Int-VGA in the BIOS. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-13 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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Connect the other end of this connector. 9. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 3 4 4 10. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-15 See page 4-9 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Refer to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on page 2-20 for the location of the audio cable to section "2.11 Replacing the side plates and front cover" on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for details. Replace the front panel. 8. Connect the other end of this connector. 10.
Connect the other end of this connector. 9. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 3 4 4 10. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-15 See page 4-9 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Refer to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on page 2-20 for the location of the audio cable to section "2.11 Replacing the side plates and front cover" on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for details. Replace the front panel. 8. Connect the other end of this connector. 10.
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See page 4-6 for the location of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back, use both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at ... (male) power connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. - OR - ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-17 D O N O T use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug O R the legacy 4-pin power connector. Connect one end of the Serial ATA connectors...
See page 4-6 for the location of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back, use both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at ... (male) power connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. - OR - ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-17 D O N O T use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug O R the legacy 4-pin power connector. Connect one end of the Serial ATA connectors...
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... device. • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Refer to the HDD documentation on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. Connect the gray interface of the drive(s). 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation If...
... device. • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Refer to the HDD documentation on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. Connect the gray interface of the drive(s). 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation If...
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... panel cover, refer to page 2-3 of the floppy disk drive. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. 6. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable to the signal connector at the.... To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Secure the floppy disk drive with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-19 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage-AH1 system comes with two screws. 3 3 2 4.
... panel cover, refer to page 2-3 of the floppy disk drive. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. 6. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable to the signal connector at the.... To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Secure the floppy disk drive with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS Vintage-AH1 2-19 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage-AH1 system comes with two screws. 3 3 2 4.
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... SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the r e s e t b u t t o n , p o w e r s w i t c h, p o w e r L E D , and H D D L E D cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
... SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the r e s e t b u t t o n , p o w e r s w i t c h, p o w e r L E D , and H D D L E D cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
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... the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power... button ( ) to change at any time without the necessary drivers. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS).
... the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power... button ( ) to change at any time without the necessary drivers. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS).