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User Guide - Page 4
...Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2
3.3.1 Drivers menu 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.3.4 Manuals menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3.6 Other information 3-7 3.4 Software information 3-9 3.4.1 ASUS PC Probe II 3-9 3.4.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-16 3.4.3 ASUS Update utility 3-18 3.4.4 ASUS...
User Guide - Page 8
... 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...
User Guide - Page 18
... 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...
User Guide - Page 29
...for PCI steering* MIDI port* 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 ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IDE (0, 0f, 0) USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller AC'97 Ethernet AGP PCIE x1...
User Guide - Page 31
... motherboard supports an optional LAN module that allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the omni-directional dual-band antenna to this module.
4-pin interface for the motherboard USB connector
Omni-directional dual-band antenna
Wireless LAN port Card bracket
To install the optional wireless LAN...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
ASUS Vintage2-AE1
Starting up
User Guide - Page 38
... the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website regularly for updates.
Place the CD in the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer. If A u t o r u n is N O T enabled in...
User Guide - Page 39
... application.
VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver
Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver
Installs the wireless LAN driver for the optional wireless LAN module.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
ASUS Vintage2-AE1
3-3
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... operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility
This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
The...
User Guide - Page 41
... Windows XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft Direct X 9.0c installation.
Anti-virus utility
The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
3.3.3 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk...
User Guide - Page 45
... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II
To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The D r i v e r s installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
User Guide - Page 52
... sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature.
• The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology supports AMD Athlon™ XP and higher processors only.
The system motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the CPU loading.
Enabling...
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...!™ application
The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software application that enables you to view your system's real-time CPU frequency and core voltage.
Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "3.3.2 Utilities menu", for details.
To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ application: Windows® XP OS...
User Guide - Page 54
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t.
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...
User Guide - Page 57
... you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "3.3.2 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS BIOS Flash utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "5.1.3 AFUDOS utility."
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set...
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...then proceed with the following instructions.
To install the wireless LAN driver: 1. Place the WiFi-TV card support
CD into the optical drive. 2. The CD automatically displays
the Drivers menu. 3. Click R e a l t e k R T L 8 1 8 7
Wireless Ethernet Driver.
4. The R e a l t e k R T L 8 1 8 7 Wireless Network Driver a n d U t i l i t y installation window appears. Click N e x t.
4. Follow succeeding...
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...!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iA8VMQ.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\>
ASUS Vintage2-AE1
5-5
User Guide - Page 82
... 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...