Asus C3 User manual

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User Guide

Barebone System

Model C3

Terminator 1

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Table of contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

System package contents ................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

System IntroductionSystem Introduction

System Introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Front panel ........................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4

1.4 Internal components ............................................................ 1-6

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Basic InstallationBasic Installation

Basic Installation

2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2

2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................. 2-3

2.4 Detaching the drive frame .................................................... 2-4

2.5 Installing system memory .................................................... 2-6

2.5.1 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-6

2.5.2 DIMM installation ..................................................... 2-7

2.6 Installing an expansion card ................................................. 2-8

2.6.1 Expansion slot ........................................................ 2-8

2.6.2 Expansion card installation ..................................... 2-9

2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card................................ 2-9

2.6.4 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 2-10

2.6.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................. 2-10

2.7 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-11

2.8 Installing a hard disk drive .................................................. 2-13

2.9 Re-connecting cables ......................................................... 2-15

2.9.1 LED cables ............................................................ 2-15

2.9.2 UAEX module ........................................................ 2-16

2.10 Replacing the cover ............................................................ 2-17

2.11 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-19

2.12 Power supply specifications ............................................... 2-20

2.12.1 Input Characteristics ............................................ 2-20

2.12.2 Output Characteristics ......................................... 2-20

2.12.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................ 2-20

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Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Starting upStarting up

Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Other information ................................................... 3-6

3.3 Software information ........................................................... 3-8

3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe ....................................................... 3-8

3.3.2 ASUS Update ........................................................ 3-12

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Motherboard Info

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2

4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3

4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

BIOS InformationBIOS Information

BIOS Information

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 5-2

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS

Flash Utility ............................................................. 5-3

5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .............. 5-5

5.1.4 ASUS Update .......................................................... 5-6

5.2 BIOS Setup program ............................................................. 5-7

5.2.1 BIOS menu bar ........................................................ 5-8

5.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 5-8

5.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 5-10

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-10

5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-10

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-10

5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 5-10

5.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................... 5-11

5.3.6 Installed Memory .................................................. 5-12

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5.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 5-12

5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-13

5.4.2 Memory Configuration .......................................... 5-14

5.4.3 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 5-15

5.4.4 PCIPnP ................................................................... 5-16

5.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration ............................. 5-17

5.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 5-19

5.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 5-20

5.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-21

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-24

5.6 Boot Menu .......................................................................... 5-26

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-26

5.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 5-27

5.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 5-27

5.6.4 CD-ROM Drives ...................................................... 5-28

5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-28

5.6.6 Security ................................................................ 5-30

5.7 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 5-31

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING!WARNING!

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to

the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the

documentation that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a

stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHTVORSICHT

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der

Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller

empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach

Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide

AudienceAudience

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 organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1.1.

1.

Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction

Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1.

The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the

front and rear panel, and internal components.

2.2.

2.

Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

components in the system.

3.3.

3.

Chapter 3: Starting upChapter 3: Starting up

Chapter 3: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and

utilities from the support CD.

4.4.

4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,

jumper settings, and connector locations.

5.5.

5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information

Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

task.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

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ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites

ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact

information.

2.2.

2.

Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation

Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

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* CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

Check your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items:

1.1.

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ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with:ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with:

ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with:

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ASUS C3V motherboard with onboard VIA C3 CPU

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Floppy disk drive

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Optical drive (optional)*

2.2.

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Power cable and plugPower cable and plug

Power cable and plug

3.3.

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Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

4.4.

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User guideUser guide

User guide

System package contents

ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone systemASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system

ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system

This chapter gives a general description of

the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone

system, including introduction on the front

and rear panel features, and the internal

features.

System introduction

Chapter 1

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Chapter 1: System introduction

1.2 Front panel

The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is composed of the ASUS C3V

motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive.

The CD-ROM drive is an optional item.

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1!

The ASUS Terminator 1 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile

home entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the

ASUS C3V motherboard that comes with a VIA C3 processor.

1.1.

1.

Optical drive. Optical drive.

Optical drive. This is an optional IDE optical drive.

2.2.

2.

Empty 5.25-inch drive bay.Empty 5.25-inch drive bay.

Empty 5.25-inch drive bay. This covered slot is for a second

optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices.

3.3.

3.

Floppy drive door.Floppy drive door.

Floppy drive door. This drive is for a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.

4.4.

4.

Power button.Power button.

Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

5.5.

5.

Power LED.Power LED.

Power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.

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6.

HDD LED.HDD LED.

HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to the hard disk drive.

7.7.

7.

Front panel I/O door.Front panel I/O door.

Front panel I/O door. Flip up this door to show the front panel

input/output ports.

8.8.

8.

USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports.

USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,

scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

9.9.

9.

Headphone port. Headphone port.

Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo

mini-plug.

10.10.

10.

Microphone port.Microphone port.

Microphone port. This port connects a microphone.

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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.

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GAME/MIDI port.GAME/MIDI port.

GAME/MIDI port. This port connects a joystick or game pad for

playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing.

2.2.

2.

Serial port. Serial port.

Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices

that conform with serial specification.

3.3.

3.

PS/2 mouse port.PS/2 mouse port.

PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

4.4.

4.

PS/2 keyboard port.PS/2 keyboard port.

PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2

keyboard.

5.5.

5.

VGA port. VGA port.

VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

6.6.

6.

Line Out port. Line Out port.

Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a

speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes

Front Speaker Out.

7.7.

7.

Line In port. Line In port.

Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or

other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port

becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

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115V/230V115V/230V

115V/230V

VoltageVoltage

Voltage

selectorselector

selector

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8.

Microphone port. Microphone port.

Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a

microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes

Surround Speaker.

Audio ports function variation

PortPort

Port

Headphone/2-ChannelHeadphone/2-Channel

Headphone/2-Channel

4-Channel4-Channel

4-Channel

6-Channel6-Channel

6-Channel

Light Blue Line In Line In LFE Output*/Center

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Surround Surround

* LFE Output: Low Frequency Enhanced Output

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98SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting.

The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports

on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel

audio configuration as shown in the following table.

9.9.

9.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

10.10.

10.

USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports.

USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,

scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

11.11.

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Parallel port.Parallel port.

Parallel port.This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other

devices.

12.12.

12.

Power socket. Power socket.

Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.

13.13.

13.

Voltage selector. Voltage selector.

Voltage selector. This switch allows you to select the appropriate

voltage supply in your area.

Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously

damage the system!

Voltage selectorVoltage selector

Voltage selector

The power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch

below the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage

according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V.

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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

installed in the system and the locations of the available drive bays are

pointed out.

The system may come with either a PFC (Power Factor Correction) or

non-PFC power supply.

4. 3.5” HDD drive bay

5. 3.5” floppy drive

6. PFC/Non-PFC power supply

7. USB/audio board

1. Game/MIDI/COM1 extension

module

2. Motherboard

3. Two 5.25” drive bays

(Optional CD-ROM)

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ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system

This chapter gives step-by-step instructions

on how to install components into the

barebone system.

Basic installation

Chapter 2

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Preparation

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you

plan to install in the system.

Basic components to installBasic components to install

Basic components to install

1. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

2. Expansion card(s)

3. Hard disk drive

4. Optical drive

ToolTool

Tool

Phillips (cross) screw driver

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. This LED

lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off

mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet

and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any

system component.

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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or

a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

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2.3 Removing the cover

A screw located on the rear panel secures the chassis cover.

Follow these steps to remove the

chassis cover.

1. Turn the screw

counterclockwise to release

the cover. Set the screw aside.

2. Place your hands on both

corners of the front panel, just

beside the CD-ROM frame.

Push on the CD-ROM area with

your thumbs until the cover

tilts forward.

3. While supporting the front

panel with one hand, place

your other hand on the top

rear edge of the cover and

carefully lift the cover from

the chassis.

Screw

If your system did not come with a

CD-ROM, you can release the cover

by placing your hands underneath the

front panel edge, then push the inner

chassis with your thumbs while

pulling the panel with your other

fingers.

The CD-ROM is an optional item.

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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.

Follow these steps to detach the

drive frame.

1. Place the chassis on a flat

surface and turn it on its side.

2. The power socket and voltage

selector switch are attached to

a metal module secured to the

rear panel by a screw. Remove

the screw to release the power

socket module.

Power socket

module screw

Power socket modulePower socket module

Power socket module

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