Asus AB-V10 manual

Digital Enter t ainment PC AB- V10 ® DiGiMatrix User Guide[...]

ii User Guide Copyright © 2004 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 purpose[...]

iii ASUS DiGiMatrix T able of contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii System packa[...]

iv User Guide 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 ........................................................ 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS cont[...]

v ASUS DiGiMatrix 4.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 4-6 4.5 System memory ................................................................. 4-7 4.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 4-8 4.7 Connectors ....................................................[...]

vi User Guide 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 equipment h[...]

vii ASUS DiGiMatrix Safety infor mation 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 th[...]

viii User Guide Safeguards About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS DiGiMatrix. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following chapters: 1. Chapter 1: System[...]

ix ASUS DiGiMatrix Conventions used in this guide 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[...]

x User Guide 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 • DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-R W drive • 7-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • Universal po[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 panels, and internal components.[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: System Introduction 1 . 1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix! The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard, DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs. DiGiMatrix comes[...]

1-3 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM), radio frequency , player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and time. See page 1-8 for details. 5. System power button. Press this button to turn the system on and enter the DiGiMatrix operating system. 6. System volume dial. T urn this dial clockwise to [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: System Introduction FRONT P ANEL (OPEN) 1 .3 F ront 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[...]

1-5 ASUS DiGiMatrix 16. Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on the drive tray , and turns of f when you remove the disc. The LED flashes when data is being read from or written to the disc. 17. ST OP/EJECT button. Press this button to eject the disc loading tray . 18. Emergency eject pinhole. The emergency eject pinhole all[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: System Introduction 1 .4 Rear panel The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 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 audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the func[...]

1-7 ASUS DiGiMatrix 1 .5 Internal com ponents The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover . The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components. 1. Standby power LED 2. HDD power plug (to HDD power connector) 3. IDE cable (to[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: System Introduction 1 .6 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 op[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix Chapter 2 Basic Installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system.[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2. 1 Prepar ation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system. Basic components to install 1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) T ool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed[...]

2-3 ASUS DiGiMatrix 2.3 Removing the top cover T o remove the top cover: 1. On the 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 disengaged f[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2. Use the hand slot to slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Lift the metal cover after the side hooks are disengaged from the HDD tray rail and optical drive shield. Set your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the dr[...]

2-5 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 4. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector . 5. Place the drive on the tray . Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes (two at the side and two at the bottom). 6. Secure the drive with two side screws. 3 4 5 6 Metal tacks (T o side o[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.5 Inst alling a CPU The P4SQ motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron processor . T o install a CPU: 1. Loosen the CPU fan screws. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the mothe[...]

2-7 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4. Remove the chassis fan and heatsink assembly bracket screw on the rear panel. 5. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the chassis fan connector . 6. Move the chassis fan and heatsink assembly slightly toward the direction of the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis. Lift the chassis fan and heatsink assembly .[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 14. Reinstall the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink. Fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard. 15. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector . Refer to page 4-1 1 for the location of the CPU fan connector on the P4SQ motherboard. 15 14 1 1. Reinstall the chassis fan and heatsink assembly . Align the bracke[...]

2-9 ASUS DiGiMatrix 2.6 Inst alling a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. Follow these steps to install a DDR DIMM. 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by p[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.7 Replacing t he top cover After installing the components, follow these instructions to replace the top cover . 1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover . Fit the top cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel cover tabs. 2. Lower the rear edge of the [...]

2-11 ASUS DiGiMatrix 2.8 Connecting cables The DiGiMatrix package includes a universal power adapter (100V - 240V) and various cables to connect devices such as television, video recorder , and audio system. The following sections describe how to connect these cables and devices to the system. 2.8.1 Power adapter and cable The power adapter and cab[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.8.2 Radio antenna Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port. 2.8.3 Audio/Video cable This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). T o connect the Audio/V ideo cable: 1. Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port. 2. Connect the Audio/Video cable S-V ideo output plug to the [...]

2-13 ASUS DiGiMatrix 2.8.5 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 jack to the[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation T o the rear panel 2.9 Connecting external devices T o the front panel — VOLUME + Mic Headphone HDD Scanner Camera Audio Devices PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 VGA USB Mouse DVI DiGiMatrix subsystem[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up 3. 1 Inst alling 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. 3.3 Suppor t CD infor mation The support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix system contains useful s[...]

3-3 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.3.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, place the CD into your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up AD1980 SoundMAX ® Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax ® application. See page 3-13 for details. SiS PCI LAN Driver This item installs the SiS PCI LAN driver . 3Com Gigabit LAN (3C940) Driver This item installs the 3Com Gigabit LAN driver . SiS Mini IDE Driver This item installs the S[...]

3-5 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 temperature, and system [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.5 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 utility . [...]

3-7 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.4 Sof twar e 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. 3.4.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and driv[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 information is [...]

3-9 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.4.2 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 internal/extern[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 Mo[...]

3-11 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 reference. In[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 T [...]

3-13 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.4.3 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 driver , foll[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: Starting up 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. 1[...]

3-15 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 DVDs, check t[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.4.4 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 3-5 to install Musi[...]

3-17 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 when done. S[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 Existin[...]

3-19 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.5 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) 2003, 2002[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: Starting up CD/DVD Device 1 Radio FM Device play media : audio cd Track 0001 Player Status : Playing 3.5.1 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 STOP ( ) button until the Play[...]

3-21 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.5.5 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. Press the NEXT [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: Starting up When prompted, select the program folder where you intend to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click Next . 3.6 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 . 3.6.1 Instal[...]

3-23 ASUS DiGiMatrix The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Reboot your computer after the 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 Windows [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.6.2 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 flexibilit[...]

3-25 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 Rewind/ Repla[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 3-29 for details. 5.6.3 Entertainment modes TV Home Theater lets you to watch TV on your DiGiMatrix system. The TV window has six sub-me[...]

3-27 ASUS DiGiMatrix Instant Replay The Home Theater TV has an instant replay capability that lets you replay a portion of a recorded program. Click the REWIND/REPLA Y button to activate the instant replay feature. Guide Click the Guide button to open the T itanTV website. T itanTV is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users to record an[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 automa[...]

3-29 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 . Settings T o change the TV settings: 1. Click the Settings button. 2. Select the TV source (Cable/ Antenna), input source (TV/ S-V ideo[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 By N[...]

3-31 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 Pictures window [...]

3-32 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 you[...]

3-33 ASUS DiGiMatrix Setup The Setup button allows you to configure Home Theater and the 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 . Al[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: Starting up DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window . See page 3-32 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 - C[...]

3-35 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3.7 ASUS W ireless L AN 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 of fice network. Features The[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: Starting up 3 . 7 .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 . 3.7.3 Other support CD options Uninstall ASUS[...]

3-37 ASUS DiGiMatrix 3 . 7 .4 Setup W izard 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 available access p[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: Starting up 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-Encryption [...]

3-39 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 setup wizard [...]

3-40 Chapter 3: Starting up 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, assi[...]

3-41 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 3-66. When the wireless LAN adapter[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 next. [...]

3-43 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 address man[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 wir[...]

3-45 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 computers in yo[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: Starting up 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. The w[...]

3-47 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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. Select the[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 always o[...]

3-49 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 3-45 to 3-47. Follow the steps in the “Direct Internet connection” section on page 3-48 if your computer directly conne[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: Starting up 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. 3.7.5 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Cen[...]

3-51 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 property window [...]

3-52 Chapter 3: Starting up 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. IP [...]

3-53 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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, and the time[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 to[...]

3-55 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 enter 26 hexadeci[...]

3-56 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 connect t[...]

3-57 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 - Received Sign[...]

3-58 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 hel[...]

3-59 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 – Scans available wireless networks within[...]

3-60 Chapter 3: Starting up 4. Click the Config icon, then select the Basic tab to configure your network. Select Infrastructure , then click Apply . 3 . 7 .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) mo[...]

3-61 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 if the select[...]

3-62 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 sectio[...]

3-63 ASUS DiGiMatrix Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP) Y ou may set the wireless LAN adaptercard in soft access point mode. In soft AP , wireless LAN adapter can support up to 31 wireless clients in a home or small of fice network. System requirements Before setting your wireless LAN adapter as soft AP , make sure your system meets the following req[...]

3-64 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 . Other Soft AP settin[...]

3-65 ASUS DiGiMatrix Event Log The Event Log tab displays detected system events including the date and time of the event and event type. Click Clear Log to clear the event log window .[...]

3-66 Chapter 3: Starting up 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 (ICS[...]

3-67 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 Internet using a [...]

3-68 Chapter 3: Starting up 5. Select Set up my connection manually , then click Next . 6. Depending on your network connection, 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[...]

3-69 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 3-66 to enable ICS[...]

3-70 Chapter 3: Starting up 4. The Wireless Settings utility 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. A warning message appears. Click OK . Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may [...]

3-71 ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 selected netw[...]

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ASUS DiGiMatrix Chapter 4 Motherboard Info This chapter gives information about the P4SQ motherboard that came with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4. 1 Intr oduction The ASUS P4SQ motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard com ponents 2 3 16 9 7 6 4 10 13 8 12 11 14 18 17 15 20 19 5 1[...]

4-3 ASUS DiGiMatrix Secondary IDE connector . This connects the DiGiMatrix subsystem for additional data storage. CPU socket. This 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket is for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron (Northwood) processor with 533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively . DDR[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mini PCI slot. The Mini PCI slot supports Mini PCI cards. The P4SQ motherboard has two parallel Mini PCI slots located on both sides of the motherboard. A TV/FM tuner card is installed on the top Mini PCI slot. A wireless network interface card is installed on the bottom Mini PCI slot. South b[...]

4-5 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4.3 Motherboard layout SiS 651 HOST/ Memmory Controller CPU_F AN P4SQ Super I/O 4Mb ISA DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) SiS 962L UA Chipset Socket 478 27.2cm (10.7in) 26.9cm (10.6in) DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) RJ-45 T op: USB7 USB8 Bottom: RJ-45 T op: USB9 USB10 Bottom: PS/2 T :Mouse B:Keyboard CHA_F AN BUZZER U[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.4 Centr al Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron Northwood processor . P4SQ P4SQ Socket 478 Gold Arrow Refer to page 2-6 for CPU installation procedures.[...]

4-7 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4.5 Syst em memor y The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. Y ou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the two DIMM sockets. P4SQ P4SQ 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins Refer to page 2-9 f[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.6 Jumper This section describes and illustrates the jumper on the motherboard. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include [...]

4-9 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4.7 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. USB 2.0 header (5-1 pin USB5) The USB5 header connects to the 4-pin J3 connector on the TV/FM tuner card installed on the Mini PCI slot. P4SQ P4SQ USB2.0 Connector USB5 GND USB + +5V USB - P4SQ P4SQ LCD Panel Connector +5VSB GND PIC_DOUT [...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraA T A133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’ s blue connector to the IDE connector , then connect the gray connector to a slave device (optical drive) and the black connector to the UltraA T A133 master device (hard disk[...]

4-11 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN) T wo fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 W atts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V . Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground [...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info P4SQ P4SQ IDE Power Connector IDEPW R +12V GND +5V GND P4SQ P4SQ Front Panel LED Connector LED_CON CARDER LED Power LED H.D.D LED 1 6. IDE power connector (4-pin IDEPWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable. This connector supplies power to the hard disk drive and the DVD-ROM/CD-R W/ DVD-RW drive. 7. F[...]

4-13 ASUS DiGiMatrix P4SQ P4SQ Audio Connector SURR_R LOUT_L LOUT_R SURR_L GND LINE_IN_L T LINE_IN_RT VREFOUT +5V 1 AUD_CON P4SQ P4SQ Encoder Connector EC_CON COMA GND COMB Mute GND 8. Encoder connector (6-1 pin EC_CON) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary encoder board that controls the system volume. 9. Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info P4SQ P4SQ Audio DJ Panel Connector PB +3V +5VSB PLA Y STOP# CIRRX GND SCANFW SCANRW 1 A_DJP ANEL 1 1. Audio DJ panel connector (10-1 pin A_DJP ANEL) The Audio DJ panel connector is for the ASUS proprietary Audio DJ panel that supports the front panel audio buttons and IR reception. P4SQ P4SQ Power Switch Connector P[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix Chapter 5 BIOS Information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www .asus.com). Save the file to a USB flash disk or floppy disk. 2. Reboot the computer . 3. T o use EZ Flash, press <Alt&g[...]

5-3 ASUS DiGiMatrix 4. Insert the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the new BIOS file into a USB port or a USB floppy disk drive. Y ou will receive the error message, “W ARNING! Device not ready .” if you proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive or without the USB flash disk. 5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.2 BIOS Setup progr am This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This secti[...]

5-5 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADV ANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable power management features. BOOT Use this menu to co[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Y ou may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. S[...]

5-7 ASUS DiGiMatrix System T ime [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <T ab> or <Shift> + <T ab> keys to move between the hour , minute[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS Information A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify[...]

5-9 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave T ype [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or t[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Information If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the T ype field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other A T API Devi[...]

5-11 ASUS DiGiMatrix T ranslation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity . Configuration options: [LBA][...]

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Information SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology . This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decreas[...]

5-13 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Of f] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Co[...]

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.4 Advanced menu Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency . The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [3:4] [3:5][...]

5-15 ASUS DiGiMatrix PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected[...]

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM [...]

5-17 ASUS DiGiMatrix SDRAM RAS Active Time [7T] This item controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] SDRAM Command Lead-off T ime [Auto] This item allows you to select the SDRAM l ead-off time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [1T] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This item allows you to[...]

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Display Select [CRT+DVI] This field allows you to set the display output for the DiGiMatrix system. Configuration options: [CRT+DVI] [CR T+TV] TV T ype [S-Video] This item allows you to select the type of TV that connects to the DiGiMatrix system. Set to [S-Video] if you will connect a TV with S-V ideo port. Set to [...]

5-19 ASUS DiGiMatrix Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Keep the default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to enab[...]

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard VIA USB Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA USB controller . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled][...]

5-21 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.5 Power menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns of f the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity . Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. When set to [Disabled], the power manage[...]

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Information V ideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Suspend -> Off] [Always On] V ideo Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video of f features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows t[...]

5-23 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.5.1 Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disa[...]

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU/chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MB T emperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU T emper[...]

5-25 ASUS DiGiMatrix Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key , you can promote devices and by using the <-> key , you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the sys[...]

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by [...]

5-27 ASUS DiGiMatrix 5.7 Exit menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you [...]

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Y es] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values t[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix Appendix Appendix The Appendix provides information on the DiGiMatrix Subsystem, remote controller , optical drive technical specifications, and IEEE 802.1 1b channels for the wireless LAN adapter .[...]

Appendix A-2 A. 1 Subsystem The Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and a second optical drive to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem package includes: • CD-R W drive • IDE cable • DC power cable The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix system. The Subsystem is pur[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 [...]

Appendix A-4 A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix Follow these instructions to connect the Subsystem to the DiGiMatrix. 4 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 terminal into the s[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix A-5 A.2 DiGiMatrix r emote contr oller 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 receive[...]

Appendix A-6 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 (+) Skip to next track Sk[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix 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 [...]

Appendix A-8 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 Theater Full screen ––[...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix A-9 A.3 Optical drive technical specif ications Specification DVD-R/-RW/CD-R/-R W DVD-ROM/CD-R W DVD-ROM Combination Drive Combination Drive Drive W rite Speed DVD-R 1X CL V –– –– DVD-RW 2X CL V –– –– CD-R 16X ZCL V 24X ZCL V –– CD-RW 4X CL V 4X CL V –– HS CD-RW 10X CL V 10X CL V –– Read Speed DVD-ROM 8X [...]

Appendix A-10 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 W ireless L AN adapter channels The IEEE 802.1 1b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency [...]

ASUS DiGiMatrix 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[...]

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