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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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.3.5 Other information 3-6 3.4 Software information 3-7 3.4.1 ASUS Instant Music 3-7 3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player 3-9
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Introduction...
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... you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
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...T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact...
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... unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. Floppy disk drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case...
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...Steering
11*
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12*
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
Numeric Data Processor
14*
Primary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 AGP 8x slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Onboard 1394
A
B
CD...
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2.11 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)
The system supports one Ultra ATA/133 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To install an IDE hard disk drive:
1. Locate the HDD tray lock screw on the other side of the chassis.
2. Remove the lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Keep the screw for later use.
1
2
3. Slide the HDD tray outward until the tray slots...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
ASUS T2-AE1
Starting up
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Terminator 2 supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 (32-bit) operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
3.2 Powering up...
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... CD.
3.3.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
SiS AGP Driver
Installs the SiS AGP driver.
SiS Graphics Adapter Drivers
Installs the SiS graphics adapter drivers.
Realtek AC`97 Drivers Applications
Installs the Realtek® AC`97 drivers and applications.
ASUS T2-AE1
3-3
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.../SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver
Installs the SiS191/SiS190 ethernet device driver.
SiS180/182 RAID Controller Drivers
Installs the SiS180/182 RAID controller drivers.
Make SiS180/182 SATA Driver Disk
Allows you to make a SiS180/182 Serial ATA driver disk.
USB 2.0 Card Reader Software
Installs the driver for the storage card reader. This item appears only on Deluxe models.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Drivers...
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... such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page...
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... wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information.
3.4.1 ASUS Instant Music
The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called I n s t a n t M u s i c. The onboard audio AC'97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).
•...
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...> A S U S R a d i o P l a y e r V 1 . 0 > A S U S R a d i o P l a y e r V 1 . 0 from the Windows® desktop.
3. The ASUS Radio Player panel appears.
Station frequency
Preset station list Close ASUS Radio Minimize ASUS Radio Power button
Clock
Increase the volume Decrease the volume Mute/Sound on button
Store button Edit button
Tune left
Stop
Scan left
Tune right Scan right
ASUS T2-AE1
3-9
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...ASUS Terminator 2 motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
FLOPPY
4.2 Motherboard layout
24.89cm (9.8in)
ATXPWR Super I/O
KBMS VGA... IE1394_1
AGP
PCI
®
USB56 USB78
BUZZ
Flash BIOS
PRI_IDE
DJ_BTN
SiS 965L
PANEL
20.06cm (7.9in)
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using the connectors in S t a n d a r d I D E mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector
Color
Setting
SATA1 SATA2
Black Black
Master Slave
Use Boot disk Data disk
ASUS T2-AE1...
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... the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or...
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... the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iK8ST.ROM
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iK8ST.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e
V X . X X . X X. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...