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...PCMCIA card slot 49 3.3.2 Storage card slot 50 3.3.3 Optical drive 50 3.4 Support CD information 51 3.4.1 Running the support CD 51 3.4.2 Drivers menu 51 3.4.3 Utilities 52 3.4.4 ASUS contact information 53 3.5 ATI IGP Catalyst 54 3.5.1 Left-click menu 54 3.5.2 Right-click menu 54 3.5.3 Managing multiple displays 55 3.6 Multi-channel audio feature 57
Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
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... on the system and install the drivers and utilities from the support CD. This chapter also describes the software applications that the system supports.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter provides information on the pre-installed system motherboard. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete ...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may ...
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... Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...
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...PCI Steering
12*
7
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 Onboard USB controller HC0 Onboard USB controller HC1 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Onboard 1394 controller CardBus controller...
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2.8 Installing storage drives
The system supports one UltraATA100/66 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
2.8.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive
Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before installing it in the storage drive assembly. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master device.
To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Lay the storage drive assembly
on its ...
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Replacing or upgrading a pre-installed optical drive
In the future, you may need to replace a defective optical drive or upgrade an installed one: 1. Make sure the optical drive you intend to install complies with the
recommended dimensions mentioned in page 35 to 36. 2. Lay the storage drive assembly on its top on a flat surface. 3. Remove four screws that secure
the optical drive to the bay. ...
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Starting up
Chapter 3
This chapter tells you how to turn on the system and install the drivers and utilities from the support CD. This chapter also describes the software applications that the system supports.
ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system
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... Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your book size barebone system.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
Hard disk drive security port...
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... operating system versions.
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.4.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install
Click...
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...
Click this item to install the driver for the PCMCIA card slot.
ATI USB Enhanced Controller Driver
This item installs the driver for the onboard USB 2.0 ports.
You do not need to install the USB enhanced controller driver if you are using Windows® XP (SP1).
3.4.3 Utilities
The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This utility...
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...
This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 75 for details.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0
This...
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... after you installed the ATI All In One drivers. Right or left-click the icon to display a menu.
3.5.1 Left-click menu
The left-click menu allows you to select the bits per pixel (BPP) and resolution of your current display.
To change the BPP and resolution settings of your display:
1. Select a BPP and resolution from the menu. A Change Display Settings window appears...
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... the support CD to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Setting to multi-channel audio
After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature. 1. From the taskbar, double-click the
SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel...
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... installed in the ASUS book size barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
USB34
XWALL
ene
CB-710Q A2
BATTERY
SB_PWR BUZZER
LED_CON CLRTC
PRI_SIDE PRI_XWIDE
Flash BIOS
RSTCON
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard
Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2
ATXPWR
PCI1
RTL 8801B
DVI
CH7301
COM1
VGA...
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... caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface.
• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard.
• Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector supports the rear panel serial port.
P4R8L
®
P4R8L Serial COM1 Bracket
68
COM1
Chapter...
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... (P4R8L.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process.
• If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable USB floppy disk or USB flash disk, you may also use this disk to restore the BIOS.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
Make sure the optical drive is set as secondary master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD.
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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5.1.2 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers ...
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... selected updating/downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops...
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...