S1-AT5NM10EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User Manual
xSystem package contentsCheck your S1-AT5NM10E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on t
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1. Optical disk drive (ODD) (slim type).2. ODD tray eject button. Push this button to eject the ODD tray.3. ODD L
1-3ASUS S1-AT5NM10E9. Front I/O ports cover. Open this cover to show the front I/O ports.10. Power button (with LED). Press this button to turn the
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction5. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration.6. Rea
1-5ASUS S1-AT5NM10E• Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing an SO-DIMM and a hard disk.• Refer to Chapter 3&4 in this user
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction1.5 SO-DIMMQualiedVendorsList (QVL)DDR3 1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeDIMM supportA* B*HYNIX HMT32
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up
2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install t
2-3ASUS S1-AT5NM10E2.3 SupportDVDinformationThe support DVD that came with the system contains drivers and software applications that you can insta
iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro
2-4 Chapter 2: Starting upASUS InstAllInstalls all of the drivers through an installation wizard. Intel Chipset DriverInstalls the Intel® chipset driv
2-5ASUS S1-AT5NM10E2.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAllInstal
2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a AHCI/RAID driver disk.Intel AHCI/RAID DriverCreates an Intel® A
2-7ASUS S1-AT5NM10E2.3.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and t
2-9ASUS S1-AT5NM10EFilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
2-10 Chapter 2: Starting upInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is en
2-11ASUS S1-AT5NM10EAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system
2-12 Chapter 2: Starting upAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from
2-13ASUS S1-AT5NM10EAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device
iiiManufacturer:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in Europe:ASUS Computer GmbHAd
2-14 Chapter 2: Starting upMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applicat
2-15ASUS S1-AT5NM10ESupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or co
2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up
This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and con
3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about
3-3ASUS S1-AT5NM10E3.3 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the
3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CP
3-5ASUS S1-AT5NM10EInstall the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.3.4 Connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SAT
3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3. SATA power connector (5-pin HDD_PWR)Connect the supplied SATA power cable splitter to this connector to power one o
BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4
ivTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety informat
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Co
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-3ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).Updating the BIOSTo upd
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUSTek EZ
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fai
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include nav
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-7System Time [14:32:36] System Date [Fri 06/25/2010] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] StorageCongur
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.3 SATA1~2While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-men
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-11DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and
vTable of contents4.2.2 Menu bar ... 4-74.2.3 Navigation keys ...
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-134.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.CPU Frequ
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-15Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disabled] for Win
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitNorthBridgeChips
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-17Onboard LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onbo
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item show
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-19Be cautious when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.4.4.6
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-214.5.5 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC po
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and d
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-234.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationSet this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.Quick Boot [Enabled]Enabling th
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-254.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-274.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 AI NET 2Exit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Selec
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 4-29Exit & Save ChangesOnce you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values yo
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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
viiiDO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery
ixConventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prev
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