Asus P2-M2A690G - P Series - 0 MB RAM User manual

P2-M2A690G
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

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First Edition
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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Removing the side cover............................................................. 2-3
2.4 Removing the front panel cover ................................................. 2-4
2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly ...................................... 2-4
2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink ......................................... 2-5
2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.7.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-6
2.7.2 Installing CPU ................................................................. 2-6
2.7.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-8
2.8 Installing a DIMM........................................................................ 2-10
2.8.1 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-10
2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-15
2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................. 2-15
2.9 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16
2.9.1 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-16
2.9.2 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-16
2.9.3 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16
2.10 Installing an optical drive.......................................................... 2-18
2.11 Reinstalling the storage drive assembly ................................. 2-19
2.12 Installing the foot stand............................................................. 2-20
2.13 Reinstalling the front panel cover and the cover.................... 2-20

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Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering up.................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-3
3.3.2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.3.3 Make disk menu.............................................................. 3-5
3.3.4 ASUS contact information............................................... 3-5
3.4 Software information ................................................................... 3-6
ASUS PC Probe II.......................................................................... 3-6
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 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 5-5
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..................................................... 5-6
5.1.4 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-8
5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 5-10
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-12
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 5-13
5.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 5-13
5.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 5-13
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-14
5.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 5-14
5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-14
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-14
5.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 5-14
5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-14

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5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-15
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 5-15
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-15
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/SATA2 .................... 5-16
5.3.4 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-17
5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-18
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-19
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-19
5.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 5-20
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 5-23
5.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-24
5.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-25
5.5 Power menu................................................................................ 5-26
5.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 5-26
5.5.2 ACPI Support ................................................................ 5-26
5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 5-26
5.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 5-27
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-28
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-29
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-29
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-30
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-32
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-33
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 5-33
5.7.2 Spread Spectrum .......................................................... 5-34
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-34

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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, 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. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS
P2-M2A690G barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M2A690G. 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.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guide
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: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to nd 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 information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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System package contents
Check your P2-M2A690G system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
• CompactFlash card reader
• 3-in-1 storage card reader
• PCI riser card
• 200W power supply unit
2. Cable
• Power cable and plug
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
• IDE cable
3. CDs
• Support CD
• Software CD
• Recover PRO CD (only support Windows® 2000 / XP)
4. Quick installation Guide

ASUS P2-M2A690G
Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of ASUS P2-M2A690G.
The chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing ASUS P2-M2A690G!
ASUS P2-M2A690G is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that
supports the AMD®Athlon64, AMD®Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor.
The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-800 / 667 / 533
DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB
2.0, and 8-channel audio features.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O
ports.
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1. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard
disk drive.
2. Optical drive bay cover
3. Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel.
4. Optical drive eject button
5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
6. Power LED
7. CompactFlashTM Card slot
8. 3 in i card reader
9. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
10. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,
PDA, and others.
11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
12. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

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1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
1. Power connector
2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your
area is 100-127V, set this switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is
200-240V, set this switch to 230V.
3. Center/Sub (yellow orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers.
4. Surr-Side (black). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio conguration.
5. Surr-Rear (grey). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-
channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-
channel and 6-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
9. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
10. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
HDMI
SPDIF-O
KB/MS
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Setting the
switch to 115V
in a 230V
environment or
230V in a 115
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11. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13. SPDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
14. VGA port
15. HDMI port
16. Serial port
17. PCI slot metal brackets
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel conguration
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Gray • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Black • • • Side Speaker Out
Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
2-channel

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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system
components.
1. 5.25-inch optical drive and
3.5 inch hard disk drive cage
2. Front panel cover
3. Power supply unit
4. PCI card riser bracket (connected
to the motherboard PCI slot)
5. ASUS motherboard
6. DIMM sockets
7. AM2 socket (under the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly)
8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
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Chapter 2
Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.

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2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in
the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not
powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the
standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
M2R68L
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M2R68L Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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2.3 Removing the side cover
1. Remove the cover screws. Keep
the screws for later use.
2. Pull the cover slightly toward the
rear panel.
3. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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2.4 Removing the front panel cover
1. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward.
2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set it aside.
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2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly
1. Lay the system on its
side, then locate and
remove three storage
drive assembly screws.
2. Lift the storage drive
assembly, then set aside.
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