Asus A7VT400 manual

Terminator 1 Bar ebone S ystem M odel A7VT400[...]

ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

iii iii iii iii iii Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii S[...]

iv iv iv iv iv Table of contents 2.13 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-23 2.14 Power supply specifications ............................................... 2-24 2.14.1 Input Characteristics ............................................ 2-24 2.14.2 Output Characteristics .....................................[...]

v v v v v Table of contents 5.3 Main Menu ........................................................................... 5-11 5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-11 5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-11 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .........................................[...]

vi vi vi vi 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: ?[...]

vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To 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 d[...]

viii viii viii viii viii About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this gui[...]

ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to p[...]

x x x x x System package contents Check your Terminator 1 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description Item description Item description Item description Item description 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system ASUS T[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.[...]

1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system is composed of the ASUS motherboard and a power supply unit in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. The CD-ROM [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Power button. Power button. Power button. Power button. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Power LED. Power LED. Power LED. Power LED. Power LED. This[...]

1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 115V/230V 115V/230V 115V/230V 115V/230V 115V/[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Microphone port. Microphone port. Microphone port. Microphone port. Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port be[...]

1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.4 Internal components The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and flip out the drive frame. The standard components already installe[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system. Basic installation Chapter 2[...]

2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED[...]

2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.3 Removing the cover The chassis cover is secured by a screw located on the rear panel. T o remove the chassis cover: 1. T urn the screw counterclockwise to release the cover . Set the screw aside. [...]

2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4 Detaching the drive frame You must release the power socket module from the rear panel before detaching the drive frame to avoid breaking the power cable. To detach the drive f[...]

2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the right until it is completely detached from the rear panel. 4. Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it outwa[...]

2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Sempron™ processor. Take note of the marked corner [...]

2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 2. Unlock[...]

2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2 . 6 I nstalling the fan and heatsink assembly The processor requires a heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance. • Make sure that yo[...]

2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 4. Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU fan connector CPU fan connector CPU fan connector CPU fan connector CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) (CPU_FAN1) (C[...]

2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install any DDR DIMMs with [...]

2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 To install a DDR DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM[...]

2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one 32-bit PCI slot and one Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) slot. T[...]

2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 To install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Place the chassis on its side. 2. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to use. 3. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its metal brac[...]

2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt as[...]

2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. To install a CD-ROM d[...]

2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the CD-ROM. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P1. 6. Connect one end of the I[...]

2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the 5.25-inch bay. The following figures show the internal and external views of the HDD bay l[...]

2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the HDD. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P3. 6. Connect one end of the IDE [...]

2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.11 Reconnecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must reconnect these cables before you replace the chassis cover. 2.11.1 2.11.1 2.11.1 2.11[...]

2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.11.2 2.11.2 2.11.2 2.11.2 2.11.2 UAEX module UAEX module UAEX module UAEX module UAEX module The system front I/O panel has a UAEX module that contains the front panel I/O p[...]

2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.12 Replacing the cover After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the system back together. To re-assemble th[...]

2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 5. Fit the rail tabs on the sides and bottom of the cover to the edges of the chassis. 6. Push the cover towards the rear until it fits. The locking tab snaps into the hole on[...]

2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA Mi[...]

2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.14 Power supply specifications 2.14.1 2.14.1 2.14.1 2.14.1 2.14.1 Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristi[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Starting up Chapter 3[...]

3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of the [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to r[...]

3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on the moth[...]

3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical supp[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe AS[...]

3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitor Summary Monitor Summary Monitor Summary Monitor Summary M[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History History History History[...]

3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Device Summary Device Summary Device Summary Device Summary Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC. DMI Explorer DMI Explorer DMI Explorer DMI Explorer DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Programs/AsusUpdate Programs/AsusUpdate Program[...]

3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up Chapter3: Starting up 3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next Next Next Next Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIO[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4[...]

4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Introduction The ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4.3 Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB d[...]

4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clea[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. External frequency selection (FSB) External frequency selection (FSB) External frequency selection (FSB) External frequency selection (FSB) External frequency selection (FSB) This [...]

4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 1-4 for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. 1. 1[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOP[...]

4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 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. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX +12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX +12V) ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPW[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) [...]

4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connecto[...]

ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator T1 A7VT400 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 • System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the syst[...]

4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. BIOS information Chapter 5[...]

5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy d[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® XP environment XP environment XP environment XP environment XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. From yo[...]

5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 4. When the A:> A:> A:> A:> A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the promp[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS B107A (C) [...]

5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This ut[...]

5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use t[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN Use thi[...]

5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information General help General help General help General help General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usua[...]

5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Sec[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Di[...]

5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-dete[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Memory configuration Memory configuration Memory configuration Memory configuration Memory configuration The items in this menu show the memory configuration setting[...]

5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration The items in this menu show the chipset confi[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 AGP Mode [8X] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidths of up to 2.21 GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible. When set to [4X], t[...]

5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Select [Yes] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating s[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration The items in this me[...]

5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Allows you to set the operation mode of [...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration The items in this menu show the USB configuration settings. Select an item [...]

5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. ACPI Suspend Ty[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings.[...]

5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and t[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] When set t[...]

5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fa[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Vo[...]

5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Boot Dev[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk][...]

5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CDROM Drives 1. Pri. Slave: Pioneer CD-ROM ATAPI Model Item Specific Help Use <up&[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] When [Enabled], the BIOS will seek the f[...]

5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] U[...]

ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 Forgot the password? Forgot the password? Forgot the password? Forgot the password? Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RA[...]

5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information Chapter 5: BIOS information 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[...]