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    1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server AP1600R-E2 (BA2) User Guide[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the prod[...]

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    iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introdu[...]

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    iv 2.7.3 Power supply module ............................................ 2-16 2.7.4 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-17 2.7.5 Motherboard ......................................................... 2-19 2.8 SATA backplane cabling ..................................................... 2-22 Chapter 3: Installati[...]

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    v 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-16 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18 5.4.1 USB Configuration .............[...]

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    vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This devi[...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet befor[...]

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    viii About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1: Product In[...]

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    ix References References References References References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide ASUS NCLV-D motherboard user guide This [...]

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    x[...]

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    1-1 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. P[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon ™ processors, and includes the latest technologies throug[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.5 Internal features The chaais includes the basic components as shown. 1. PCI-X riser card bracket 2. Rear fans 3. NCLV-D motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Device fan 6. System fans 7. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray [...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Rear [...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each[...]

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    2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and lea[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processors. 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU To install the CPUs: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secu[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 1[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward t[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.4 Hard disk drives To install a SATA HDD: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hol[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the [...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card The barebone server c[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 8. Secure the riser card to the standoff. 9. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 6. Install the riser card bracket with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 7. Make sure [...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2.6 Cable connections Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables 1. Parallel port cable (from moth[...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.7 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove t[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power[...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the optical driv[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 To install an optical drive: 1. From the front panel, insert the rear end of the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. 2. Place the metal bracket parallel to the side of the optical drive, [...]

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    2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable conne[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 To reinstall the motherboard: 1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with seven (7) s[...]

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    2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4. Insert the riser card standoff into the motherboard hole beside the PCI-X slot, and twist it clockwise until secure. 5. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section “ 2.6 Cable connections [...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2.8 SATA backplane cabling Connect the SATA Connect the SATA Connect the SATA Connect the SATA Connect the SATA cables from the MB cables from the MB cables from the MB cables from the MB cables [...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2-1 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Chapter 3 Installation options[...]

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    Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nu[...]

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    3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. 2. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 5[...]

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    Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, the[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4.1 Motherboard layout NCL V -D FLOPPY1 8Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 Super I/O Intel ICH 6300ESB PRI_IDE1 SSI12V1 SSIPWR1 mPGA 604 CPU1 PCIX1 (64-bit PCI-X) 2[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Page Page Page Page Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USB[...]

  • Page 48

    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pi[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) Gigabit LAN contr[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE c[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin[...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect [...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. SSI SSI SSI SSI SSI power connectors power connectors power connectors power connectors power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATX[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Parallel p[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) System panel auxiliary connector (20[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) Sy[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 5 BIOS setup[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates t[...]

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    5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the upda[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - V[...]

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    5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 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 /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto rec[...]

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    5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS [...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers[...]

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    5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup progra[...]

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [11:51:[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Seconda[...]

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    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] S[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Thir[...]

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    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitorin[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Compatible Mode Option [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows you to select the combined mode for the installed IDE and SATA devices. The Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA Ports O[...]

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    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] all[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configur[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] [...]

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disabl[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Onboard LAN[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Ser[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for[...]

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. C[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 5.5.1 5.5[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [suspend] Hard Disk Powe[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the sys[...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [x[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCO[...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Qui[...]

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    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs [...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “ 2.6 Jumpers ” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. To clear the supervisor password, [...]

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    5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>[...]

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    ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to [...]

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    5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or[...]