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Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 4
... ASUS Update 3-12
Chapter 4: 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: 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...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 8
... of the ASUS Terminator 1. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 9
...T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to 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...
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Basic components to install
1. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 2. Expansion card(s) 3. Hard disk drive 4. 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 a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...
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... chassis with a bracket screw.
Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1)
2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Starting up
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 38
... the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the Drivers...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 39
... Display Driver
Installs the VIA CLE 266 display driver.
AD1980_1888 SoundMAX® Audio Driver
Installs the ADI® 1980/1888 SoundMAX® audio driver and application.
VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver
Installs the VIA 10/100Mb LAN driver.
VIA VT6420 (VT8237) SATA driver
Installs the VIA VT6420 (VT8237) Serial ATA driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
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Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 40
... you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe Acrobat...
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Microsoft® Direct X Driver
Installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver.
PC-CILLIN 2002
Installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. View the PC-cillin online help for detailed information.
3.2.4 ASUS Contact information
Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information.
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Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 44
... that came with the software for more information.
3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal...
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..., the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears.
3.3.2 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility 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). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 49
..., select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t.
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 up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click S a v e, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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4.1 Introduction
The ASUS C3V motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 C3 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton.
4.2 Motherboard layout
ATXPWR
PS/2
T:Mouse B:Keyboard
VGA
IOC_MB1
PARALLEL PORT
ATX12V Line Out
Line In
Mic In
23cm (9.06in)
Super Flash I/O BIOS
FLOPPY
CHA_FAN ...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 59
... must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows® 2000/XP.
9 . Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to...
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... ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: f o r m a t A : / S then press W i n d o w s® M E e n v i r o n m e n t
a. From your Windows desktop...
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.... The actual displays may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Rename the file to C3V.BIN and save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 3. Reboot the computer.
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... The BIOS update process continues when the C3V.BIN is found.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "c3v.bin". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
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5.1.4 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).
Go to section "3.3.2 ASUS Update" for details on how to update the motherboard BIOS...
Terminator C3V User Manual - Page 69
... 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 Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...