Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Table of contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP. EXE to run the CD.
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Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
AMD Cool `n' Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool `n' Quiet driver.
VIA Chipset Driver Program
Installs the VIA chipset driver program.
VIA S3G Display Driver
Installs the VIA S3G display driver.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® audio driver.
Realtek RTL8100S LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek® RTL8100S LAN driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
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Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS Cool `n' Quiet Utility
Installs the ASUS Cool `n' Quiet utility.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7. 0
The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7. 0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9. 0c
The Microsoft® DirectX® 9. 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9. 0c. If your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9. 0c installation.
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Anti-Virus utility
The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
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Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
VIA VT8237 RAID Controller Driver
Allows you to create a VIA® VT8237 RAID driver disk.
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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.
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This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard information
Chapter 4
4. 1
Introduction
The V-Series M2V890 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4. 2
PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard
Motherboard layout
ATX12V KBPWR CPU_FAN
COM1
VGA
Parallel Port
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
EATXPWR
USB12
LAN_USB34
SB_PWR
IT8716F-S CD
IR_CON
PCIEX1_1
PRI_IDE SEC_IDE CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power
PCIEX16 RTL8100S 4Mb BIOS
PCI1 BUZZER
ALC880
PCI2 COM2 AAFP LOPPY USB56 USB78 CLRTC
SATA2 SATA1 F_PANEL
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Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
· We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2. 0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.
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ATX12V
+12V DC GND +12V DC GND
EATXPWR
+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts
ATX power connectors
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports the Azalia audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R
AAFP
MIC2 MICPWR NC LINE_OUT_L
Analog front panel connector
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately.
COM2
PIN1
COM port connector
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System panel connector (2x5 10 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F_PANEL
HDLED+ HDLEDGND RESET
System panel connector
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System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. [. . . ] Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed
<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted.
Select Screen Select Item +Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit password. [. . . ]