Page 3 - Contents; AT5NM10-I specifications summary; Product introduction; Memory configurations; BIOS information
iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... vSafety information ...................................................................................... viAbout this guide .................................................
Page 5 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
v 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 caus...
Page 6 - Safety information; Electrical safety; About this guide; How this guide is organized; • Chapter 1: Product introduction
vi 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 a...
Page 7 - Conventions used in this guide; ASUS websites; Typography; Bold text; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components whe...
Page 8 - unbuffered non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory
viii CPU Integrated Dual-Core Intel ® Atom™ D510 processor Chipset Intel ® NM10 Memory Single channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support maximum 4GB unbuffered non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor...
Page 9 - Internal connectors; x High definition front panel audio connector; BIOS features
ix AT5NM10-I specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LVDS connector 2 x Se...
Page 10 - Chapter 1; Thank you for buying an ASUS; Before you proceed; any motherboard settings.; Onboard LED
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Thank you for buying an ASUS ® AT5NM10-I motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard pack...
Page 11 - Layout contents; Motherboard overview; Motherboard layout
ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard into ...
Page 12 - The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel; System memory; Overview
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Dual-Core Intel ® Atom™ D510 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_FAN connector. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The ...
Page 17 - Expansion slot; Installing an expansion card; comply with PCI specifications.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-8 1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and dam...
Page 18 - Jumpers; key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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 onboard button cell battery powers the ...
Page 19 - AT5NM10-I Keyboard Power Setting
ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-10 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in s...
Page 20 - This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN); Connectors; Rear panel connectors; LAN port LED indications; This port connects to a headphone or a speaker.
1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. R...
Page 23 - allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-14 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to th...
Page 24 - black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, ...
Page 26 - opening at the back of the system chassis.; AT5NM10-I Digital audio connector
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM2) is purchased se...
Page 27 - Software support; Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support DVD information; To run the Support DVD; if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 1-18 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options v...
Page 28 - Chapter 2; Updating the BIOS; ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update; Managing and updating your BIOS
2-1 Chapter 2: BIOS information Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...
Page 29 - Update BIOS from a file; b. Locate the BIOS file from the; Open; ASUS EZ Flash 2; Tools; to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-2 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a file , then click Next . b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open . 3. Follo...
Page 30 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS; Recovering the BIOS; BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported.
2-3 Chapter 2: BIOS information • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that all...
Page 31 - Main menu; Main; BIOS setup program; Entering BIOS Setup at startup; failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-4 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ...
Page 33 - Advanced menu; The; Advanced; Storage Configuration; installed in the system. Select an item then press; SATA Run Mode Configuration [Compatible]; System Information; automatically detects the items in this menu.; BIOS Information; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; Processor; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected system memory.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device...
Page 34 - Hyper Threading technology. Configuration options:; Chipset; North Bridge Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable configuring the DRAM Timing by SPD.; Video Function Configruation
2-7 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disabled] for Windows XP operating sys...
Page 35 - Onboard Devices Configuration
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-8 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item a...
Page 36 - USB Configuration; press; Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions.; USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
2-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device...
Page 37 - Power menu; to display the configuration options.; PCI PnP; devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.; - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-10 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating sy...
Page 38 - APM Configuration
2-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off] , the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On] , the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State] , the system goes into either of...
Page 39 - Boot menu; Boot; Boot Device Priority; st ~ xxth Boot Device; Boot Settings Configuration; decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-12 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The ...
Page 40 - Security; Change Supervisor Password; Confirm the password when prompted.
2-13 Chapter 2: BIOS information Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled , the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled] , the system displays the message Press DEL t...
Page 41 - Change User Password; User Password; Password Installed; Clear User Password
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-14 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Ful...
Page 42 - Tools menu; , a confirmation message
2-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32(r/w) 2.NTFS(read only) 3.CD-DISC(read only) BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Po...
Page 43 - AI NET 2; Exit menu; items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS AT5NM10-I 2-16 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for...
