Asus AT3N7A-I - Motherboard - Mini ITX driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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...11
1.8 Software support 1-16
1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16
1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2-1
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4
2.3 Main menu 2-4
2.3.1 System Time 2-5
2.3.2 System Date 2-5
2.3.3 SATA 1~3, ESATA...
User Manual - Page 5
...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, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
User Manual - Page 6
...; DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact...
User Manual - Page 7
... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions...
User Manual - Page 8
... memory of 256MB / 1GB dual-channel DDR2 667 or single-channel DDR2 800.
1 x PCI slot
3 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports
VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC
Realtek® RTL8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller
Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel)
3700 ± 600 RPM
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS...
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... connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI v2.0a
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Mini ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1cm x 17...
User Manual - Page 10
...; AT3N7A-I motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
User Manual - Page 13
... you install 4GB memory on the motherboard, the memory that the system can detect is less than 4GB.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
This motherboard supports up to 4GB on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot.
AT3N7A-I Motherboard Qualified...
User Manual - Page 16
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
1.5.3 PCI slot
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
ASUS AT3N7A-I
1-7
User Manual - Page 18
... Windows® XP, if the Bluetooth Driver item is not displayed on the Support DVD's Drivers screen, follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer and switch off the Power Supply Unit (PSU). 2. Switch on the PSU and boot up your computer. 3. Open the Support DVD and click ASUS InstAll.
5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network...
User Manual - Page 21
... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA.
• If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See 2.3.4 Storage Configuration for details.
• The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows®...
User Manual - Page 25
... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
User Manual - Page 26
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it.
Press to switch between drives until...
User Manual - Page 28
...removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
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... BIOS file for this motherboard.
2.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Sat 01/12/2002]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 ESATA...
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... then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device
These items specify...
User Manual - Page 39
...password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash...
User Manual - Page 40
... Gate environment after clearing its settings.
2.7.3 AI NET 2
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.8 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard...