Asus AB-V100 manual

Digital Entertainment PC (AB-V100) ® DiGiMatrix User Handbook[...]

2 ASUS DiGiMatrix Copyright © 2003 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup pur[...]

3 User Handbook Table of contents T able of contents ............................................................................ 3 Notices ........................................................................................... 6 Safety information .......................................................................... 7 About this handbook [...]

4 ASUS DiGiMatrix Table of contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Support CD information ....................................................... 32 4.1.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 32 4.1.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 33 4.1.3 Utilities menu ..........................[...]

5 User Handbook Table of contents Appendix A.1 Subsystem ............................................................................. 2 A.1.1 Front and rear panel features .................................. 2 A.1.2 Removing the top cover .......................................... 3 A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive ...............................[...]

6 ASUS DiGiMatrix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipme[...]

7 User Handbook Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. • If the pow[...]

8 ASUS DiGiMatrix About this handbook Audience This handbook provides general information about the ASUS DiGiMatrix system and is intended for users with general knowledge of personal computers. How this handbook is organized This handbook contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of th[...]

9 User Handbook Conventions used in this handbook W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a[...]

10 ASUS DiGiMatrix System package contents If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately . Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items. 1. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with: • ASUS P4SQ motherboard • Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (2.4GHz) or Celeron (2.0GHz) processor • 80GB or 160 G[...]

digital enter t ainment PC Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.[...]

12 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 1.1 Welcome! 1.2 Front panel (external) The DiGiMatrix front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs and LED panel. — VOLUME + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON. 2. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written[...]

13 Chapter 1: System introduction 3. Card LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots. 4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM), radio frequency , player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and time, and CPU temperature. See page 18 for de[...]

14 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook FRONT P ANEL (OPEN) 1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive, storage card slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door . Flip down the front panel door to open. Refer to the illustration on the right. — VOLUME + 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Y ou can not close the front pan[...]

15 Chapter 1: System introduction 13. CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ card slot. This slot is for a CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ storage card. 14. Memory Stick ® /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick ® /Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 15. DVD-ROM/CD-R W Combo or DVD-ROM drive. This is a slim DVD-ROM/CD-R W Combo or DV[...]

16 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 1.4 Rear panel The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 14 13 10 12 1. Radio antenna port. This port connects the FM antenna. 2. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other aud[...]

17 Chapter 1: System introduction 12. DC OUT socket. This socket connects the DC power cable that supplies power to the optional DiGiMatrix Subsystem. See page A-4 for details. 13. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor . 14. DVI port. This port connects a DVI-enabled flat screen or LCD monitor using a DVI cable. 15. HDTV/TV port. This port con[...]

18 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 1.5 LED panel The DiGiMatrix LED panel displays different system information depending on the system mode. Time - The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when DiGiMatrix is in soft-of f or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the DiGiMatrix opera[...]

19 ASUS DiGiMatrix digital enter t ainment PC Chapter 2 Connections This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect devices and accessories to the DiGiMatrix system.[...]

20 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 1 2 3 4 Power LED Power cable DC IN power plug Power adapter Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your area. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the devices that you plan to connect to the DiGiMatrix system. 2.2 Connecting cables The DiGiMatrix package [...]

21 Chapter 2: Connections 2.2.2 Radio antenna Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port. 2.2.3 Audio/V ideo cable This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). T o connect the Audio/V ideo cable: 1. Connect the Audio/V ideo cable plug to the S-Video port. 2. Connect the Audio/V ideo cable S-V ideo output plug to the S-Vide[...]

22 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 2.2.5 HDTV cable This cable connects a high-definition TV (HDTV). T o connect a high-definition TV : 1. Insert the HDTV cable plug to the HDTV port. 2. Connect the HDTV cable red, green, and blue jacks to the HDTV RCA input ports. 1 2 Y ou may also connect a regular TV set using the HDTV cable by connecting the blue[...]

23 Chapter 2: Connections 2.3 Connecting external devices T o the front panel T o the rear panel PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 VGA USB Mouse DVI DiGiMatrix subsystem Cable TV Mic Headphone HDD Scanner Camera Audio Devices — VOLUME +[...]

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digital enter t ainment PC Chapter 3 Using DiGiMatrix This chapter provides information on powering up the DiGiMatrix system and using the optical drive and storage card reader .[...]

26 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 3.1 Installing an operating system The DiGiMatrix system supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. — VOLUME + System power button Audio DJ power button 3.2 Powering up DiGiMatrix has two powe[...]

27 Chapter 3: Using DiGiMatrix 2. When the drive tray ejects, carefully pull it out. 3. Place a CD/DVD on the drive tray . Avoid touching the optical drive lens. This may damage the drive. Hold a CD/DVD by the edges. Avoid touching the disc surface. 4. With one hand supporting the loading tray , push the CD/DVD hole into the drive spindle. The spin[...]

28 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 2. Carefully pull the drive tray out and remove the disc. Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole. 1. Insert a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to fit into the emergency eject pinhole. The drive tray ejects. Do not force the tray open. W ait until the eject pin has dislodged [...]

29 Chapter 3: Using DiGiMatrix 3.4 Using the 4-slot storage card reader The DiGiMatrix front panel comes with a 4-slot storage card reader that supports the following storage cards. • CompactFlash ® • Microdrive™ • Secure Digital™ • MultimediaCard • SmartMedia ® • Memory Stick ® • Memory Stick Pro™ Follow these instructions t[...]

30 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Important note on the storage card reader The storage card reader drivers are not included in the Recovery CD . If you recover your DiGiMatrix system using the Recovery CD, you must re-install the USB Card Reader T ool from the support CD before using the storage card reader .[...]

31 ASUS DiGiMatrix digital enter t ainment PC Chapter 4 Software support This chapter helps you install the drivers and utilities from the support CD.[...]

32 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.1 Support CD information The support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 4.1.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, place the CD in the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if [...]

33 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1.2 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 651 Display Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS 651 display driver . SiS AGP Driver Click this item to load t[...]

34 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.1.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the applications and other softwares available for installation. USB Card Reader T ool This item installs the driver for the DiGiMatrix 4-slot card reader . ASUS PC Probe This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperatur[...]

35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 4.1.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Audio DJ This item installs the Audio DJ feature and Music Wizard utilit[...]

36 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.2 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 4.2.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BI[...]

37 Chapter 4: Software support 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save , then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5. The BIOS ROM informati[...]

38 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.2.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vital system information such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer , including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and in[...]

39 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. T emperature Monitor Shows the system temperature (for supported processors only). T emperature W arning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan[...]

40 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Memory Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the DiGiMatrix temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your DiGiMatrix for future r[...]

41 Chapter 4: Software support DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the DiGiMatrix, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility tab Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. T o run a program, click Execute Program . NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe[...]

42 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.2.3 Multi-channel audio feature The ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability . Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. Setting to multi-channel audio After installing the audio d[...]

43 Chapter 4: Software support 8. After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play T est Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path. The Play T est Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing. 9. Click the Close button when done[...]

44 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Adjusting the volume settings 1. After rebooting the system, click on the volume control icon on the Windows ® taskbar to display the V olume Control window . 2. Click the V olume Control Advanced button. The Advanced Controls for V olume Control window appears. T o achieve 6-channel audio capability when playing D[...]

45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Music Wizard The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. See next section for the Audio DJ feature. The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix package. Refer page 35 to install Mu[...]

46 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook T o create a playlist: 1. Locate the MP3 files you wish to add to the playlist. 2. Select the MP3 file, then click Select to add the file. 3. Click OK when done. T o create a folder: 1. Locate the folder with the MP3 files. 2. Select the folder , then click Select . Click Unselect to remove the folder . 3. Click OK [...]

47 Chapter 4: Software support Click a playlist icon to view all MP3 files saved on that playlist or folder . Editing your playlist or folder T o add/remove a file to/from a playlist: 1. Select a playlist, then click Edit . A confirmation window appears. Click OK to remove the file from the playlist. 2. Select the file you wish to add from the Exis[...]

48 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.3 Audio DJ Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play MP3 files from your hard disk drive, audio CD/DVD, or tune into a FM radio station without entering the DiGiMatrix operating system. Use the audio buttons in the front panel or the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ window . Copyright (C[...]

49 Chapter 4: Software support CD/DVD Device 1 Radio FM Device play media : audio cd Track 0001 Player Status : Playing 4.3.1 Selecting an audio source The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status. T o select an audio source: 1. Press the ST OP ( ) button until the [...]

50 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.3.5 Presetting a station T o preset a station: 1. Press the PLA Y button to scan available radio stations. 2. After you have selected a radio station, press the PLA Y/P AUSE button for at least 2 seconds until a preset number blinks on the LED panel. Y ou may also press the button on the remote controller . 3. Pre[...]

51 Chapter 4: Software support When prompted, select the program folder where you intend to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click Next . 4.4 ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the DiGiMatrix multimedia features. The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater . 4.4.1 Ins[...]

52 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Restart your computer after installation is completed. T o launch the ASUS Home Theater , click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater . Configuring Home Theater in Windows ® T o configure Home Theater settings in Windows ® : 1. From the[...]

53 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.2 Using ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the DiGiMatrix. Home Theater lets you watch TV , play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files or browse pictures from the same interface. This flexibi[...]

54 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook The control panel Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below . Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another . Channel up V olume up Record Snapshot Previous Play Pause Stop R[...]

55 Chapter 4: Software support On initial use, Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV channels. Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan to view the available channels. See “ Settings ” on page 58 for details. 4.4.3 Entertainment modes TV Home Theater lets you to watch TV on your DiGiMatrix system. The TV window has six sub-m[...]

56 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Guide Click the Guide button to open the T itanTV website. T itanTV is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users to record and watch TV right from the guide. Visit the T itan TV website for details. T imeshifting T imeshifting allows you to pause and record a TV program for temporary leave so you do not mi[...]

57 Chapter 4: Software support T o create a recording schedule: 1. Select the recording settings including the channel, frequency , start date/hour/ minute, duration and record quality . 2. Click Finish when done. Schedule The Schedule option allows you to set a schedule to record a TV program. T o add a recording schedule, click . Home Theater aut[...]

58 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Channel Surfing T o surf for available channels in your location: 1. Click the Channel Surfing button. 2. Click a channel to preview in the mode display . 3. Double-click a channel to display . 3. Home Theater displays the recording schedule. T o edit a recording schedule, select the schedule from the list, then cli[...]

59 Chapter 4: Software support Radio Home Theater lets you tune in and listen to an FM radio station. Click Radio on the Home Theater main window . The Radio window appears. Click Autoscan to view available FM stations in your location. Select a station from the list to start listening. Organize the FM stations by name or frequency using the Sort B[...]

60 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook V ideo Clips V iew , play and organize your video clips using the V ideo Clips window . The Video Clips window displays the title and length of video clips saved in the Windows ® My V ideos folder . It also displays video clips information including the file name, file size, and date of recording. Pictures The Pict[...]

61 Chapter 4: Software support DVD/VCD W atch a movie with the DVD/VCD player . Place a DVD/VCD in the optical drive, then click the Play button. Click Settings to adjust the DVD/VCD player properties. Audio Language. Select the DVD audio language. Y ou may select an audio language if the DVD supports multilanguage audio. Subtitle Language. Allows [...]

62 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Setup The Setup window lets you configure the Home Theater multimedia windows. Home Theater settings This window lets you configure general Home Theater settings. Hide Date and T ime . Allows you to display or hide the date and time. Full Screen Control . Allows you to select full screen control. Full Screen Delay .[...]

63 Chapter 4: Software support DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window . See page 61 for DVD/VCD settings. Click Finish to return to the main window . Closing Home Theater Click the button anytime to display the close window . Close - Click this button to exit Home Theater and return to the Windows ® desktop. Stand By - [...]

64 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4.5 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter The DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.1 1b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless LAN adapter allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers making it a perfect solution for your home or small office network. Fea[...]

65 Chapter 4: Software support 4 . 5 .2 Setting the W indows ® XP wireless options After installing the wireless LAN adapter in Windows ® XP OS, the Wireless Option window appears. Select “Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function” to avail all wireless LAN adapter features. Click OK . 4.5.3 Other support CD options Uninstall A[...]

66 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 4 . 5 .4 Setup Wizard After configuring the wireless option, the Setup Wizard window appears. Click Next . Selecting the wireless LAN adapter operating mode The default setting of the wireless LAN adapter is Station Mode in an Infrastructure type network. The first time you run the setup wizard, it scans for availab[...]

67 Chapter 4: Software support When connected, the wizard displays information on the wireless network to which the adapter is associated. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP settings. If the AP you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enter the WEP keys. Refer to “Config-Encrypti[...]

68 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Select automatic IP settings if your network supports automatic IP address assignment. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator , then enter the IP address manually . Click Next when done. The wireless LAN adapter setup is complete. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. My Configuration The s[...]

69 Chapter 4: Software support Check Data encryption (WEP enabled) to secure your soft AP or wireless LAN network with a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Click Next . Enabling data encryption prevents unauthorized access by other wireless networks in your location. Creating your own wireless LAN (Soft AP and Ad-hoc modes) When prompted, a[...]

70 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook The wizard displays the settings of the created soft AP or wireless LAN network including the operating mode, SSID, channel, and WEP encryption information. If you created a Soft AP , click Next to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). See “Internet Connection Sharing” section on page 73. When the wireless L[...]

71 Chapter 4: Software support When prompted, enter the SSID of the hidden wireless LAN you obtained from the network administrator . Click Next . If the hidden wireless LAN you wish to access has an enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, the setup wizard prompts you to enable data encyption. Check the Data encryption box, the click nex[...]

72 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook The wizard displays the hidden wireless network information where the wireless LAN adapter is associated. Click Next to set the TCP/IP settings. Select automatic IP settings if your network supports automatic assignment of IP address. If not, obtain the IP settings from your network administrator , then enter the IP[...]

73 Chapter 4: Software support 2. Select the Internet connection mode of your computer from the list, then click Next . Broadband connection that requires an account Follow these instructions to enable ICS if you have an existing broadband network connection that requires a username and password. Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the [...]

74 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 2. When prompted, select whether your computer connects to the Internet directly or through another computer or residential gateway . Click Next . 1. Select the network adapter you are using to connect to the host computer or residential gateway . Click Next . 2. Select the network adapters that connect to other com[...]

75 Chapter 4: Software support 4. Click Ye s when an Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appear . 5. A warning dialog box appears. Click OK . 6. The wizard displays the wired and wireless network connections to be added in a network bridge based on your configuration. Write down these network connections in a piece of paper . Click OK . 3. Th[...]

76 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 9. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. 8. The selected network connections are bridged. 10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. Refer to Windows ® XP Help and Support Center for articles and help files on the Network Bridge function. 7. The Network Connections window appears[...]

77 Chapter 4: Software support 2. The setup wizard automatically selects your broadband network connection. Check Enable Firewall to secure your network from unauthorized access. Click Next . 3. Enable ICS following steps 2 to 10 in the section “Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway”. Broadband connection that is alway[...]

78 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 2. If your computer connects to the internet via another computer or residential gateway , follow steps 2 to 10 of the “Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway” section on pages 74-76. Follow the steps in the “Direct Internet connection” section on page 77 if your computer directly co[...]

79 Chapter 4: Software support Control Center right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the right-click menu. The following sections describe the right-click menu items. 4 . 5 .5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Contr[...]

80 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Wireless LAN Card Settings The Wireless LAN Card Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless LAN adapter . Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration. The Wireless Settings window is composed of the prop[...]

81 Chapter 4: Software support Status - IP Config T ab The IP Config tab displays the current host and Ethernet adapter configurations. IP Config displays TCP/IP information including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway , DNS and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) configurations. Use the IP Config T ab to verify your network settings. [...]

82 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Status - Ping T ab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of the host computer with another computer in the network. T o ping a connection: 1. T ype the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. 2. Configure the ping session by assigning the size and count of packet to send, [...]

83 Chapter 4: Software support Config - EncryptionT ab Wireless data transmissions between your wireless LAN adapter and the AP are secured using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to assign the WEP keys. Check the Network Authentication (Shared Mode) option if you wish to use a network key[...]

84 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys to communicate with each other or with an access point. T wo ways to assign WEP keys Manual Assignment . For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For 128- bit encryption ente[...]

85 Chapter 4: Software support Config - Soft AP The Soft AP tab displays the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and bridge features of the wireless LAN adapter . The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows ® XP . SoftAP/ST A Mode. This field allows you to select the wireless LAN adapter mode. Select Station Mode if you wish to connec[...]

86 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Site Survey The Site Survey window displays the available networks within the wireless LAN adapter range and the following network settings: BSSID - The IEEE MAC address of the available wireless networks. SSID - SSID (service set identifier) of the network. CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network. RSSI - R[...]

87 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences The Preferences window allows you to customize the Control Center Utility settings. Help Menu The Control Center utility has a Help menu to guide you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Right-click the Control Center icon, then select Help . Select the utility you wish to view the [...]

88 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click Menu. The options are described below . Wireless Radio On – T urns the wireless LAN adapter radio ON. Wireless Radio Off – T urns the wireless LAN adapter radio OFF . Search & Connect – View available wireless netw[...]

89 Chapter 4: Software support 4. Click the Config icon, then select the Basic tab to configure your network. Select Infrastructure , then click Apply . 4 . 5 .6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless Settings utility The Wireless Settings utility allows you to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (ST A) or Soft Access Point (Soft AP)[...]

90 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 5. Set the wireless LAN adapter Network Name (SSID). The wireless LAN adapter SSID must be identical with the SSID of the selected AP . Setting the SSID to a null string allows your wireless LAN adapter to connect to any available access point. 6. Click the Encryption tab to set the wireless LAN adapter encryption i[...]

91 Chapter 4: Software support 3. The following confirmation dialog box appears when you switch from Soft AP mode to Station Mode. Click Ye s . 4. Follow steps 2 to 7 of the previous section to set the wireless LAN adapter in ST A mode. 2. Select Station Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK . 3. Follow steps 2 to 7 of the previous sec[...]

92 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP) Y ou may set the wireless LAN adapter card in soft access point mode. In soft AP , wireless LAN adapter can support up to 31 wireless clients in a home or small office network. System requirements Before setting your wireless LAN adapter as soft AP , make sure your system meets the f[...]

93 Chapter 4: Software support Use the Change Mode menu 1. Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode . 3. The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the Windows ® taskbar . 2. Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK .[...]

94 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Other Soft AP settings When in Soft AP mode, two additional tabbed property sheets are added to the Status settings of the Wireless Settings utility . MAC T able The MAC T able tab displays the MAC address of a wireless device connected to the soft AP . AID - shows the Association ID of a wireless device connected t[...]

95 Chapter 4: Software support Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ICS is a Windows ® XP feature allowing several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. With ICS, other wireless clients in a home or small office network rely on the wireless LAN adapter for Internet access. Enable Internet Connection Sharing ([...]

96 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 3. A New Connection Wizard appears. Click Next . 4. When prompted, select the Network connection type. Select Connect to the Internet , then click Next . Connect to the Internet using a broadband or a dial-up connection that requires an account If the host computer with the wireless LAN adapter connects to the Inter[...]

97 Chapter 4: Software support 5. Select Set up my connection manually , then click Next . 6. Depending on your network setup, select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password or Connect using a dial-up modem , then click Next . 7. Enter the ISP name, then click Next . 8. Enter the user name and password assigned b[...]

98 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 9. Click Finish when the wizard completes creating the connection. 10. The Network Connections window displays the created connection. Return to the Wireless Settings utility . Select the created connection from the A vailable Network Connections, then drag it to the Internet field. Refer to the steps on page 95 to [...]

99 Chapter 4: Software support Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may use the network bridge function to connect several LAN segments. A LAN segment is a physical connection between a host computer and a client computer . Network bridging is a cost-effective method of connecting LAN segments since it does not require expen[...]

100 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook 5. Select the network connections to be bridged. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to select. Right-click on any selected network icon to open a drop- down menu. Select Bridge Connections . 7. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections. 6. W ait while the[...]

digital enter t ainment PC Appendix The appendix includes information on the DiGiMatrix remote controller and the optional Subsystem. This part also includes the DVD-RW/DVD-ROM/ CD-R W technical specifications and the available wireless LAN adapter channels.[...]

A-2 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook A.1 Subsystem The Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and an extra optical drive to the DiGiMatrix. The Subsystem package includes the following: • CD-R W drive • IDE cable • DC power cable The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix s[...]

Appendix A-3 A.1.2 Removing the top cover T o remove the top cover: 1. On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disenga[...]

A-4 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix Follow these instructions to connect the Subsystem to the DiGiMatrix. 1. Place the Subsystem on top of the DiGiMatrix. 2. Connect one end of the IDE cable to the DiGiMatrix IDE connector . 3. Loosen one top cover screw on the DiGiMatrix, then insert the IDE cable ground [...]

Appendix A-5 A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller The DiGiMatrix remote controller allows you to control DiGiMatrix from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the Audio DJ and ASUS Home Theater windows. A.2.1 Specifications Operating range 5 meters (max) Power Source 2 x “AA” batteries Receiver Built-in infrared receiver A.2.2 R[...]

A-6 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook A.2.3 Remote control functions in Audio DJ Buttons CD/DVD Hard Disk FM Radio T urns the Audio DJ system on –– –– T o next radio preset –– –– T o previous radio preset Pause Pause –– Stop Stop –– Play Play Scan frequency Rewind Rewind Fine tuning (-) Fast forward Fast forward Fine tuning (+) [...]

Appendix A-7 A.2.4 Remote control functions in Home Theater Button ASUS Home Theater TV Radio Music Pictures V ideo Clips DVD –– –– Open Music mode –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Open DVD/VCD mode Open TV mode –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Open Pictures mode –– –– Channel up Next pr[...]

A-8 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Button ASUS Home Theater TV Radio Music Pictures V ideo Clips DVD Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Record Record –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Change subtitle –– –– –– –– –– Show menu – – – – – – – – – – Select audio language Open/Close Home Thea[...]

Appendix A-9 A.3 Optical drive technical specifications Specification DVD-ROM/CD-R W DVD-ROM Combination Drive Drive W rite Speed CD-R 24X PCA V –– CD-RW 12X PCA V –– Read Speed DVD-ROM 8X CA V 8X CA V DVD-ROM Dual Layer 5X CA V –– CD-R 24X CA V 24X CA V CD-RW 24X CA V –– Random Access Time DVD-ROM 120ms 100 ms CD-ROM 100ms 90ms Bur[...]

A-10 ASUS DiGiMatrix User Handbook Channel Center Channel Center Frequency Frequency 1 2.412 GHz 8 2.447 GHz 2 2.417 GHz 9 2.452 GHz 3 2.422 GHz 10 2.457 GHz 4 2.427 GHz 1 1 2.462 GHz 5 2.432 GHz 12 2.467 GHz 6 2.437 GHz 13 2.472 GHz 7 2.442 GHz 14 2.484 GHz A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels The IEEE 802.1 1b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the[...]

Appendix A-11 Channels 1, 6 and 1 1 are independent and do not overlap each other . We recommended that you tune your wireless LAN adapter to these channels. Country/Region (Regulating Body) A vailable Channels Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Italy (RTT&E/EMC/L VD) Channels 1 to 13 Japan (TELEC) Channels 1 to 14* Luxembourg (RTT&a[...]

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