Asus S1-AT5NM10E User manual

S1-AT5NM10E
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual

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First Edition
June 2010

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Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU,
TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorised representative
in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880
RATINGEN, GERMANY
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS Computer International (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax [phone]
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone (Component) [phone]*
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) [phone]*
Support Fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

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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..................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-5
1.5 SO-DIMM Qualied Vendors List (QVL) ..................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up.................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3
2.3.1 Running the support DVD............................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5
2.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6
2.3.6 ASUS Contact information.............................................. 2-7
2.3.7 Other information ............................................................ 2-8
2.4 Software information ................................................................. 2-10
2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager......................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS Update.................................................................. 4-3
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................ 4-4
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3................................................ 4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 4-7

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4.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 4-7
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 4-8
4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-8
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 4-9
4.3.3 SATA1~2 ....................................................................... 4-10
4.3.4 Storage Conguration....................................................4-11
4.3.5 System Information....................................................... 4-12
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-13
4.4.1 JumperFree................................................................... 4-13
4.4.2 CPU Conguration........................................................ 4-14
4.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-15
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 4-17
4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-18
4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-19
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-20
4.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-20
4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support.......................................................... 4-20
4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-20
4.5.4 Control Eup................................................................... 4-20
4.5.5 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-21
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-22
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-23
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-23
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-24
4.6.3 Security......................................................................... 4-25
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-27
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-27
4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-28
4.7.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-28
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-29

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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.
• 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.
WARNING! 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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• 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 the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact 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 becomea 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.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.

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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.
About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS S1-AT5NM10E 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 the ASUS
S1-AT5NM10E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the RTC battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Test Data:
• Motherboard (ASUSTeK Computer Inc / AT5ION3L / CS6110 / DT_MB),
Power Adapter (DELTA / SADP-65KB BFJB&ADP-65JH BB F), one CPU
fan (AVC / DS05020R12HP015), one ODD (HLDS / GSA-T50N(RR07)),
one HDD (HITACHI / HDT721032SLA380).

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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 S1-AT5NM10E system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS S1-AT5NM10E barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• ASUS ODD ( slim type )
• ASUS chassis
• CPU fan
• Chassis fan
2. Accessories
• SATA HDD signal cable x1
• HDD screw x4
• Power adapter x1
• Power cord x1
• ODD bezel x1
3. Support DVD ( user manual, drivers, utilities )
4. Quick Installation Guide

System introduction
This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.
Chapter 1

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1. Optical disk drive (ODD) ( slim type ).
2. ODD tray eject button. Push this button to eject the ODD tray.
3. ODD LED.
4. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick™card slot.
5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394a device such as
a digital camcorder.
6. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to
USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others.
7. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
8. Headphone port. This port connects to a pair of headphones or a speaker.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS S1-AT5NM10E!
The ASUS S1-AT5NM10E is a slimline barebone system with rich home
entertainment features.
The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR3 SO-DIMMs,
HDMI display output, Serial ATA 3Gb/s, USB 3.0, 8-channel audio conguration,
and wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, and Infrared).
1.2 Front panel
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9. 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 system on.
11. HDD LED.
12. Network LED. This network LED is for WiFi / Bluetooth / infrared
connections.
13. Infrared (IR) port. Transfer data between the barebone system and an
infrared-enabled device using this infrared port.
1.3 Rear panel
1. Chassis air vents. These vents are for ventilation inside the system chassis.
DO NOT cover the air vents, and use this system in environments with an
ambient temperature between 5ºC ~ 35ºC.
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2. DC IN port. This port connects to the DC output plug of an AC power
adapter.
3. HDMI port. This port connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI compatible
devices.
4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect
to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others.

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5. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
7. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/
subwoofer speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio conguration.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a pair of headphones or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel audio conguration, the
function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port LED indications
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
11. Kensington®lock slot. Secure the barebone system to an immovable object
using a Kensington®security product.
12. VGA port. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible
devices.
13. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
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
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

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• Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing an SO-DIMM
and a hard disk.
• Refer to Chapter 3&4 in this user guide for motherboard details.
AT510N3L
The illustration below shows the internal view of the system when you remove
the system covers and the HDD/ODD holder.
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1. 3.5 inch SATA HDD bay
2. ODD ( slim type )
3. ASUS motherboard
1.4 Internal components
HDD/ODD holder
4. CPU fan
5. Chassis fan
6. 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots

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1.5 SO-DIMMQualiedVendorsList 
 (QVL)
DDR3 1333MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size DIMM support
A* B*
HYNIX HMT325S6BFR8C-H9(44NM) 2GB • •
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.
Chapter 2
Starting up

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2.1 Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can
maximize the features of your hardware.
2.2 Powering up
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in AHCI
mode or in a RAID set without the necessary drivers. Use a AHCI / RAID
driver disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive
included in AHCI mode or in a RAID set.
• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow
succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.
Press to turn ON the system

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2.3 SupportDVDinformation
The support DVD that came with the system contains drivers and software
applications that you can install to enhance the system features.
2.3.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into your optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on your
computer, the DVD automatically displays the Drivers screen. Click the Drivers,
Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the support
DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
• Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
• The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display support
DVD/motherboard
information

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ASUS InstAll
Installs all of the drivers through an installation wizard.
Intel Chipset Driver
Installs the Intel®chipset driver.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek®audio driver and application.
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Driver
Installs the wireless LAN and Bluetooth driver.
Realtek 10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek®10/100/1000 PCI-E LAN driver.
USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver
Installs the USB 3.0 host controller driver.
NVIDIA ION Graphics Driver
Installs the NVIDIA®ION graphics driver.
CIR Tool Kit
Installs the CIR (Consumer Infrared) tool kit.
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver
Installs the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager driver.
2.3.2 Drivers menu
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.