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    TW300-E5/PI4 Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Series Workstation User's Manaual
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    in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS provides this manual "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express
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    Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory
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    info 3.1 Motherboard layouts 3-2 3.2 Jumpers 3-6 3.3 Connectors 3-8 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 3-8 3.3.2 Internal connectors 3-11 Chapter 4: BIOS infomation 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash
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    Spectrum 4-24 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset 4-27 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.5.4 PCI PnP 4-29 4.5.5 USB Configuration 4-30 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-31 4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-31 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-31 
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    Contents 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-32 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor 4-33 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.7.3 Security 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-40 4.8.3 Ai
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    6-2 6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.1.4 Installing an operating system 6-5 6.2 Support DVD information 6-6 6.2.1 Running the support DVD 6-6 6.2.2 Drivers menu 6-7 6.2.3 Utilities menu 6-8 6.2.4 Make Disk menu 6-10 6.2.5 Manual menu 6-11 6.2.6 ASUS Contact information 6-11
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    . 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
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    by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy.
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    the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports. 7. Appendix: Reference information This section provides information about the CPU features and technologies and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when
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    note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE
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    xii
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 1-
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    Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items TW300-E5/PI4 ASUS T10 Pedestal Chassis ASUS P5E WS Professional 1 x 450W Single Power Supply 1 x 95mm System Fan 5 x SATA Cables 1 x 7-in-1 Card Reader 4 x Internal HDD trays 1 x Front I/O Board 1 x ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 User's Guide 1 x TW300-E5/PI4
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    The ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P5E WS Professional motherboard. The workstation supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TW300-E5/PI4
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    x RJ-45 ports 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Coaxial + Optical) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 6) 2 x eSATA ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 6 x Audio ports OS Support Genuine Windows® XP Professional 32 / 64-bit Genuine Windows® Vista Business 32 / 64-bit Anti-virus Software Norton® Internet Security 2007
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, button Power LED HDD access LED USB 2.0 ports Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 1-5
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    for the system fan. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Power cord connector PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports External SATA ports USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio
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    . 1 10 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 1. Power supply unit 2. 95mm system fan 3. ASUS P5E WS Professional motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive 6. 5.25-inch drive bay 7. 7-in-1 Card Reader 8. Front I/O board (hidden) 9. Internal HDD bays 10. Chassis intrusion switch ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 1-7
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED LED Power LED HDD Access LED Icon Display status Description ON System power ON OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the left side cover You have to remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of the server system. • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from
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    side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside. 2 ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-3
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    The barebone server comes with the P5E WS Professional motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard. Place
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    in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-5
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    3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold
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    supports Intel® Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo Series LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    Duo Series processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on match the holes on the support plate. 2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four
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    to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5E WS PRO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN P5E WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-9
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR2 This chipset officially supports DDR2 800/667MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard natively supports up to DDR2
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    to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-11
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    components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing
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    disk drives The server system supports four Serial ATA hard disk drives through screw-free hard disk drive holders. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive 1. Follow the instruction in section 2.1.2 of the arrow in the right figure and slightly bend the HDD holder. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-13
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    6. Attach the other side of the HDD screw holes to the cage pin caps, as shown in the right figure. 7. Carefully insert the HDD holder and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until the cage handles fix to the HDD bay. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with two 5.25-inch instructions in section 2.1 Chassis cover to remove both the side covers. 2. Locate the front cover slot on the bottom of the front cover. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    in and out of the chassis until it is removed. Take extra care when removing the knock down metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    . 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) and a 4-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to the connectors on the drive. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-17
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    6. Remove the front panel bay cover opposite the drive bay you used by pressing the hooks inward. 7. Reinstall the front panel and side covers when done. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! To install an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read by following the direction of the arrow in the right figure. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-19
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    2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two
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    for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI Slot 1 Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - SATA Controller 2 - - - - - - Shared - Azalia ALC888 - - - - - - Shared - ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-21
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    2.8 Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Floppy disk drive (FDD) 2. System fan 3. SATA backplane
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    fan To remove the system fan 1. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E removing the system screws. 3. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-23
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    on the back of the SATA backplane holder with a screwdriver. 3. Take out the SATA backplane with the backplane holder and place on a flat surface. The TW300-E5/PI4 1 Workstation uses only the four SATA HDD connectors labelled DEVICE14. 2 3 4 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    4. Remove all the six screws on the holder to replace the SATA backplane. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 2-25
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    2.9 Connecting cables The TW300-E5/PI4 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and on the connectors. 2 1 8 5 6 34 7 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX 12V power plug 2. 4-pin ATX 12V power plug 3. Card
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    Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-
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    30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY 3.1 Motherboard layouts P5E WS Professional Motherboard 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin 3.3 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    ) support PCIE x16 cards only. The AI Slot Detector lights up when you install x1 or x4 cards to these slots. • When the AI Slot Detector lights up for incorrect installation, make sure to turn off the power supply unit before reinstaling the card to avoid electrical shock hazard. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. External SATA ports 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 Page 3-6 3-7 Page 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    -1 pin AAFP) 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 14. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) 15. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-15 3-16 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21 ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-5
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    Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS P5E WS Professional Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default Motherboard information
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    cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. ® PCIX_SPEED1 P5E WS PRO 12 23 133MHz 100MHz (Default) P5E WS Professional PCIX speed setting ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-7
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    connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) , the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    labeled EXT_SATA1 or EXT_SATA2. The external SATA ports support external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-9
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    via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    1 P5E WS Professional Floppy disk drive connector Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-11
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    are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN
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    connections. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard drives , refer to 5.1 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-13
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    (7-pin EXT_SATA1-2) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, Professional EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black Serial ATA RAID connectors ( 3: Motherboard information
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    chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5E WS PRO COM1 PIN 1 P5E WS Professional COM port connector 3-16 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    ) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the WS PRO CHASSIS (Default) P5E WS Professional Chassis intrusion connector ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-17
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    high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to . 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys
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    system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-19
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    connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for . 3-20 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    ASUS QConnector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Step3. Front panel functions are enabled. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    3-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    BIOS information Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-
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    DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-3
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    4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS
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    select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-5
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    the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT
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    (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    .exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the afudos /iP5EWP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-9
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    motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the
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    . Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-11
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    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [06:22:54] [Fri 03/09/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] � SA�TA�3
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    , 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-13
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    SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of device connected to the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large
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    [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] ]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-15
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    Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI CD/DVD devices. Congifuration options
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    Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-17
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    Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. The following sub-item only appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [N.O.S]. N.O.S. Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Non-Delay Overclocking
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    motherboard. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your Memory set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-19
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    only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.] and [X.M.P.]. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the DRAM Command Rate item to [1T] and may help enhancing DRAM stability on 1T mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 175ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 125ps] [Advance 100ps
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    the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks enhance DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Moderate] [Light] [Strong] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-21
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    value. The values range from 1 to 8. The following seven items on the next page appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. Use the and keys to adjust the
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    North Bridge Voltage to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. • Some appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to Auto] [Disabled] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-23
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    4.4.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-25
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio
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    ] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or Port Control item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-27
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    audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell SATA/PATA Controller [Legacy Mode] Set this item to RAID Mode to create item to [Legacy Mode] or [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black
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    if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-29
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    Options USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse Disabled Enhanced USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1
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    Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [ support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot
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    connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-33
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    depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: �[O��p�t�im��a�l�]�[�S�i�le�n�t��M��o�d�e�]��[P��e�r�f�o��r��m����a��n��c���e���M���o��d�e�] Chassis
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-35
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    full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to
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    on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-37
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    Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Installed :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] to change password. again to disabled password. User
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    UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-39
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    4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS ] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •
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    enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 4-41
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    4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load
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    RAID configuration Chapter 5 This chapter provides information on how to configure your hard disk drives as RAID sets. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-
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    motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you
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    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-3
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    you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS Configuration utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives at Red SATA Connector. 2. Turn
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    II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-5
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    I0481NCD2ErXeRMCSQPTaaaatuo0123tixpriredaictScpkALiiereztIrveySnDSSSSae((iiiAAAAylMMztsTTTTBBekAAAA))::::N:::::aHHHHmiiii26NR2etttt04oA0aaaa0KI00BD0cccc202hhhh44iiii11 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 Cache Mode : Write Back Array Name : Disks ID : 0 1 NEXT Size
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    ))::::N:::::aHHHHmiiiiR26N2ettttA04o0aaaaI0K0D0B0cccc022hhhh44iiii11 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 HDS721010KLA330 Cache Mode : Write Back Array Name : II FULLASSIGN 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-7
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    5.2.2 Deleting an array To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press and the Delete array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status 0 2TB RAID0 ONLINE NEXT Stripe
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    (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-9
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    . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-11
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    from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB.. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then
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    up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-13
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    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights
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    the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5, then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-15
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    5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager
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    Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as: ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-17
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    select the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Start Menu or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon. 6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display a detailed view of the Intel Matrix Storage Console. 7. From the Volumes view in the device pane, select the RAID volume. The status
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    View menu, select Advanced Mode to display a detailed view of the Intel Matrix Storage Console. 6. From the Volumes view in the device pane, select the RAID volume. The status will display Rebuilding % complete. After the rebuild is complete, the status will display Normal. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-19
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    array to be the boot drive. The following shows as the status of current arrays: 2. Re-boot the system and press to enter the Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility during POST. 3. Go to [Boot] menu -> [Boot Device Priority]. Then, select the desired boot array and use or key to change the
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    Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 5-21
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    5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-
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    floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 6.1.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make
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    Continue F3=Exit 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-3
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    Windows Server OS, Marvell 61XX SATA Controller Vista 32bit Driver for 32bit Windows Vista OS, or Marvell 61XX SATA Controller Vista 64bit Driver for 64bit Windows Vista OS, and then press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support
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    the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-5
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    notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 6.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item
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    the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC 888 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-9
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    menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx PATA
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 6.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-11
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    on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-13
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    Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 6.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS ASUS ASUS MyLogo2™ 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section 4.1.1 ASUS The ASUS
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    the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-15
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    the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is
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    Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device devices connected to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding configuration options tabs. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-17
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    . 6. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 7. Click to effect the Speakers settings and exit. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    echo from the front speakers when recording. Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. 3. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-19
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    settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the
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    and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. 4. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-21
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    . 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. Click to start microphone calibration. 5. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit
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    buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-23
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    II on your computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder
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    hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-25
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    , and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels 6: Driver installation
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    DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-27
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    real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. Hard disk drive space the used (blue) and the available HDD space. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window
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    temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-29
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    To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite
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    window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-31
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    for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support item to switch the function back. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 6-33
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    from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply
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    speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4
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    the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create
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    Reference information Appendix This section provides information about the CPU features and technologies and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone workstation. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 3-
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    The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/ 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-
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    press . 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 A-3
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    • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported
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    the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem The power LED port. 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports. 2. Ensure that the drivers from the support CD. ASUS TW300-E5/PI4 A-5
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TW300-E5/PI4
Intel
®
LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme /
Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Series
Workstation
User’s Manaual