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External Internal 5.25-inch bays (drive not included) HDD bay FDD bay (drive not included) Reset button HDD LED Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Rear panel features Voltage selector PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port VGA port USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Line Out port Line In port Power socket Power supply module Parallel port Chassis fan vent LAN (RJ-45) port Expansion slots ii The photos in this guide are for reference only. Front panel features N O T E . For detailed information on your system's specifications, refer to the user guide.
External Internal 5.25-inch bays (drive not included) HDD bay FDD bay (drive not included) Reset button HDD LED Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Rear panel features Voltage selector PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port VGA port USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Line Out port Line In port Power socket Power supply module Parallel port Chassis fan vent LAN (RJ-45) port Expansion slots ii The photos in this guide are for reference only. Front panel features N O T E . For detailed information on your system's specifications, refer to the user guide.
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Voltage selector The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 230 V. 115 V/230 V Voltage selector C A U T I O N . Hard disk drive bay 5. 3.5" Floppy drive bay 6. Hard disk drive bays iii If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 115 V in your area. PFC power supply 2. Two 5.25" optical drive bays 4. Setting the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in...
Voltage selector The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 230 V. 115 V/230 V Voltage selector C A U T I O N . Hard disk drive bay 5. 3.5" Floppy drive bay 6. Hard disk drive bays iii If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 115 V in your area. PFC power supply 2. Two 5.25" optical drive bays 4. Setting the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in...
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Hinge-like tab Swing the left edge of the front panel. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other side plate. 3 4 Side lock tab Release the side lock tabs. Removing the side plate and front cover 1 2 Screw Remove the two screws on the right side of the front panel outward, then unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the rear panel. I M P O R T A N T . iv
Hinge-like tab Swing the left edge of the front panel. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other side plate. 3 4 Side lock tab Release the side lock tabs. Removing the side plate and front cover 1 2 Screw Remove the two screws on the right side of the front panel outward, then unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the rear panel. I M P O R T A N T . iv
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Press the load lever with a notch so that it is keyed with your 1 thumb. 2. C A U T I O N . DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 5 3 4 6 7 Alignment key Gold triangle mark 8 9 Installing system memory C A U T I O N . A DDR 2 DIMM is released from the retention 2 tab. Move it to the left until it fits in only one direction. To prevent damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 1 Socket break DIMM notch v Installing a CPU 1.
Press the load lever with a notch so that it is keyed with your 1 thumb. 2. C A U T I O N . DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 5 3 4 6 7 Alignment key Gold triangle mark 8 9 Installing system memory C A U T I O N . A DDR 2 DIMM is released from the retention 2 tab. Move it to the left until it fits in only one direction. To prevent damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 1 Socket break DIMM notch v Installing a CPU 1.
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Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! I M P O R T A N T . vi N O T E . Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the 1 four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Installing the fan and heatsink assembly Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal ...
Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! I M P O R T A N T . vi N O T E . Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the 1 four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Installing the fan and heatsink assembly Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal ...
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Installing an optical drive 2 1 1 Remove the drive bay plate cover. 3 4 Installing a hard disk drive Audio cable IDE ribbon cable Red stripe to Pin 1 Power cable 2 2 1 3 4 Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE1) on the motherboard. IDE ribbon cable Power cable vii
Installing an optical drive 2 1 1 Remove the drive bay plate cover. 3 4 Installing a hard disk drive Audio cable IDE ribbon cable Red stripe to Pin 1 Power cable 2 2 1 3 4 Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE1) on the motherboard. IDE ribbon cable Power cable vii
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Replacing the side plate and front cover 1 2 Side lock tab Hinge-like tab Snap the side lock tabs to replace the other side plate. viii Repeat steps 3 and 4 to secure the front panel. 3 4 Screw Drive in two screws on the rear panel. I M P O R T A N T .
Replacing the side plate and front cover 1 2 Side lock tab Hinge-like tab Snap the side lock tabs to replace the other side plate. viii Repeat steps 3 and 4 to secure the front panel. 3 4 Screw Drive in two screws on the rear panel. I M P O R T A N T .
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... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is defaced...
... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT... not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is defaced...
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Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the side plates and front cover 2-3 2.4 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.4.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink 2-8 2.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2-10 2.5 Installing system memory 2-12 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-12 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM 2-16 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ...
Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the side plates and front cover 2-3 2.4 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.4.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink 2-8 2.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2-10 2.5 Installing system memory 2-12 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-12 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM 2-16 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ...
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... information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
... information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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Table of contents 5.3 Main menu 5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration 5-16 5.3.6 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset 5-21 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-25 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-25 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-25 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-25 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-26 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-27 5.6 Boot menu 5-29 5.6.1 ...
Table of contents 5.3 Main menu 5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration 5-16 5.3.6 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset 5-21 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-25 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-25 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-25 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-25 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-26 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-27 5.6 Boot menu 5-29 5.6.1 ...
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W A R N I N G ! This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. These limits are designed to this equipment. vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...
W A R N I N G ! This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. These limits are designed to this equipment. vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to the manufacturerís instructions. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by the ...
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to the manufacturerís instructions. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by the ...
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... on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and...
... on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and...
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... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Refer to...
... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Refer to...
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. ASUS Vintage-PE2
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. ASUS Vintage-PE2
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... i n p h o t o n o t i n c l u d e d ) . Press this button to reset the system. 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! This drive is for 5.25-inch IDE optical drives. 2 . This is for choosing the ASUS Vintage-PE2! H a r d d i s k d r i v e b a y . These bays are for an IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive. 3 . The system comes in a stylish casing and is an all-in the 775... describes the front external and internal features of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. The ASUS Vintage-PE2 is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors ...
... i n p h o t o n o t i n c l u d e d ) . Press this button to reset the system. 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! This drive is for 5.25-inch IDE optical drives. 2 . This is for choosing the ASUS Vintage-PE2! H a r d d i s k d r i v e b a y . These bays are for an IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive. 3 . The system comes in a stylish casing and is an all-in the 775... describes the front external and internal features of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. The ASUS Vintage-PE2 is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors ...
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H D D L E D . H e a d p h o n e p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . P o w e r b u t t o n . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9 . Press this button to the hard disk drive. 6 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . ASUS Vintage-PE2 1-3 This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to turn the system on or off. 7 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 5 . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8 .
H D D L E D . H e a d p h o n e p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . P o w e r b u t t o n . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9 . Press this button to the hard disk drive. 6 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . ASUS Vintage-PE2 1-3 This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to turn the system on or off. 7 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 5 . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8 .
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This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 . In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . V G A p o r t . This port connects a VGA monitor. 4 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7 . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . Refer to the ...
This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 . In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . V G A p o r t . This port connects a VGA monitor. 4 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7 . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . Refer to the ...
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... V in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! 115 V/230 V Voltage selector ASUS Vintage-PE2 1-5 This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 1 1 . If the voltage supply in your area. Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime...
... V in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! 115 V/230 V Voltage selector ASUS Vintage-PE2 1-5 This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 1 1 . If the voltage supply in your area. Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime...