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Table of contents Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing 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...
Table of contents Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing 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...
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... and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on... 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage-AH1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the...
... and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on... 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage-AH1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the...
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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. Cable • AC power cable 3 . Support CD 4 . User guide x Item description 1 . 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 S U S V i n t a g e -
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. Cable • AC power cable 3 . Support CD 4 . User guide x Item description 1 . 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 S U S V i n t a g e -
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Vintage-AH1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Vintage-AH1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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...OS. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to...prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Press to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display ...
...OS. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to...prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Press to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display ...
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... a ULi SATA/RAID driver disk. ASUS Vintage-AH1 3-3 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ULi Southbridge Drivers Installs the ULi Southbridge drivers. Make ULi SATA/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to run the CD. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the...
... a ULi SATA/RAID driver disk. ASUS Vintage-AH1 3-3 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ULi Southbridge Drivers Installs the ULi Southbridge drivers. Make ULi SATA/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to run the CD. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the...
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...Classic View. 3. See section "5.4.1 CPU Configuration." 3. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the applications in the Control Panel then select ... S a v e r tab. 4. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 3.4.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Select S e t t i n g s, then Control Panel. 2. In the P...
...Classic View. 3. See section "5.4.1 CPU Configuration." 3. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the applications in the Control Panel then select ... S a v e r tab. 4. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 3.4.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Select S e t t i n g s, then Control Panel. 2. In the P...
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... the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using Windows® 2000, click the S t a r t button. If you are using this feature. ASUS Vintage-AH1 3-7 Make sure to section "3.3.3 Utilities menu" for ...details. Select A l l Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Make sure to view your...
... the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using Windows® 2000, click the S t a r t button. If you are using this feature. ASUS Vintage-AH1 3-7 Make sure to section "3.3.3 Utilities menu" for ...details. Select A l l Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Make sure to view your...
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...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support CD to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support CD to close the Preference panel 3-10 Chapter 3: Starting up ...Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S P C P r o b e I I . To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS...
...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support CD to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support CD to close the Preference panel 3-10 Chapter 3: Starting up ...Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S P C P r o b e I I . To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS...
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...then select R u n. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® ... 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. c.
...then select R u n. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® ... 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. c.
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... for reference only. Reading flash ..... 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to update the BIOS file in...
... for reference only. Reading flash ..... 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to update the BIOS file in...
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.... 3. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iA8RMX.ROM 4. done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ ASUS Vintage-AH1 5-5 The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Save the BIOS file to type the exact...
.... 3. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iA8RMX.ROM 4. done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ ASUS Vintage-AH1 5-5 The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Save the BIOS file to type the exact...
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... ... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Erasing flash ..... Turn on the system. 2. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during the updating process. A:\>afudos /iA8RMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that...
... ... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Erasing flash ..... Turn on the system. 2. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during the updating process. A:\>afudos /iA8RMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that...
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...the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Floppy not found ! ASUS Vintage-AH1 5-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found ! Reading file "A8RMX.ROM". Start flashing... Remove... any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks ...
...the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Floppy not found ! ASUS Vintage-AH1 5-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found ! Reading file "A8RMX.ROM". Start flashing... Remove... any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks ...
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... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •... and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the support CD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows®...
... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •... and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the support CD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows®...
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... 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 Installing the SATA controller driver 3-6 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 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...
... 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 Installing the SATA controller driver 3-6 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 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...
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... provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage-AH1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii This .... 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.
... provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage-AH1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii This .... 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.
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User guide x 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. 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. Cable • AC power cable 3 . A S U S V i n t a g e - Item description 1 . Support CD 4 .
User guide x 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. 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. Cable • AC power cable 3 . A S U S V i n t a g e - Item description 1 . Support CD 4 .
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ASUS Vintage-AH1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
ASUS Vintage-AH1 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
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...system has two power buttons located in this chapter for other operating system versions. • The contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy ...8226; From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and...
...system has two power buttons located in this chapter for other operating system versions. • The contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy ...8226; From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and...