Page 3 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK Computer Inc.; Technical Support
iii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS Computer Internati...
Page 4 - Contents; Chapter 1; ASUS Express Gate
iv Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... viSafety information ..................................................................................... viiGeneral precautions ...............................................
Page 5 - RAID configurations; RAID definitions
v 2.9 RAID configurations .................................................................. 2-34 2.9.1 RAID definitions ............................................................ 2-34 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 2-35 2.9.3 Intel ® RAID configuratio...
Page 6 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; REACH
vi 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 cau...
Page 7 - Safety information; Electrical safety; Lithium-Ion Battery Warning; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
vii 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 any devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the pow...
Page 8 - General precautions; may cause an explosion hazard.
viii General precautions Before using the ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product.• Before using this product, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are c...
Page 9 - About this guide; How this guide is organized; This guide contains the following parts:; Chapter 1: System introduction; Audience
ix About this guide How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels. Chapte...
Page 10 - Optional Documentation
x Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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 t...
Page 11 - System package contents; Optional items; Standard items
xi System package contents Check your A500/AS-D920, BA5190 system package for the following items. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Optional items 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Storage card reader 3. LAN cable 4. Power strip • Optional items are no...
Page 12 - System introduction; This chapter gives a general description
Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels. A500 AS-D920.indb 1 4/12/10 5:52:18 PM
Page 13 - Front panel
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Front panel • The storage card reader and optical disk drive are optional items which are not included in the system package. They are purchased separately. • The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5 inc...
Page 14 - Rear panel; allow you to conveniently connect devices.; Voltage selector
1-3 ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you to conveniently connect devices. CT R BA SS LINE IN FR ONT MIC IN REAR S P K SIDE S P K 2-eSAT A 1394 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x 1394 por...
Page 15 - Connecting to the keyboard and the; the rear panel or front panel.; Connecting to other peripheral devices
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port eit...
Page 16 - Chapter 2; Getting started; This chapter helps you to power up the
Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. A500 AS-D920.indb 1 4/12/10 5:52:49 PM
Page 17 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Powering your system; Press the Power button to power up the system.
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. When you start the system for the first time, the sys...
Page 18 - BIN; Running the Support DVD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.; Support DVD information
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-3 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical ...
Page 19 - Drivers menu; ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs drivers for this desktop PC using the installation...
Page 20 - Utilities menu; from the screen to install.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. Tap an item from the screen to install. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs utilities for this desktop PC using the installation wizard. ASUS AI Manager Instal...
Page 21 - Make disk menu; The; Make disk; menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.; Intel ICH10R 32 bit AHCI/RAID Driver; Intel ICH10R 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver; Allows you to create an Intel; Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller Driver
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel ® ICH10R Serial ATA (SATA) AHCI/RAID driver disk for 32bit XP/Vista operating systems. Intel ICH10R 64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver...
Page 22 - Click; Contact; to display the ASUS contact information.; Manual menu; Manual; open the folder of the user manual.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information Click Contact to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. The user manual files are in Portable Document For...
Page 23 - Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.; Browse this DVD; Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format.
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the m...
Page 24 - Technical support Form; requesting technical support.; Filelist
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-9 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. A500 AS-D920.indb 9 4/12/10 5:53:03 PM
Page 25 - ASUS AI Manager; Installing AI Manager; the; Drivers; menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.; Utilities; Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.; Launching AI Manager; show the corresponding menu.
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if A...
Page 26 - Main; triangle to open or close the Main menu.; AI Disk; want to clear, then click; Apply
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-11 Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar.Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar.Click to close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe from the Main menu. Click the small triangle to open or close the Main menu...
Page 27 - AI Security; up to 20 alphanumeric characters.; OK
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for your data.To lock a device: 1. If you are using AI Security for the first time, key in a password con...
Page 28 - . The device you selected cannot be; To change your password, click; Change Password; and follow the onscreen
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-13 6. Key in your password, then click OK . The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To unlock a device:1. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply . 2. Key in your password, then click OK . To change your password, click Change Password an...
Page 29 - AI Probe
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. A500 AS-D920.indb 14 4/12/10 5:53:10 PM
Page 30 - My favorites; Add your favorite applications to the; and then from the succeeding screen select the application you; My Favorites; . The application you selected is added and its icon appears.; My Favorites
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-15 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. To add an application:1. Click Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Open . The application you selected is added and...
Page 31 - Support; menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online; Information; menu displays the general information of your system,
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system,...
Page 32 - ASUS MyLogo 2TM; Options; to replace the system boot logo before flashing; Locate the new BIOS file, and then click; Next
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-17 2.5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS MyLogo 2™ allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. ...
Page 33 - Adjust the boot image to your desired; When the logo images appear on the
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio...
Page 34 - ASUS EPU–6 Engine; Installing 6 Engine; Launching 6 Engine; The first time you launch 6 Engine, the; Run Calibration
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-19 2.6 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automati...
Page 35 - Engine main menu
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started • Click Current to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button . • Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power ...
Page 36 - Configuration options in Advanced settings menu; • vCore Voltage Downgrade:; Advanced settings menu; Setting; from the 6 Engine main menu to display configuration
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-21 Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjustClick the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings Configuration options in Advanced settings menu The following lists the configuration options and their definiti...
Page 37 - Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power.
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +5% N/A Downclocking -1% to -10% Downclocking -1% to -10% vCore Voltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/High Small/High Chipset Voltage ...
Page 38 - Windows; Installing ASUS Express Gate; To install Express Gate on your computer:; Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The; menu appears if; Autorun; is enabled on your computer.; Select your preferred language, then click; The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-23 2.7 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Eight seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf the Internet, use Skype or other Express Gate applications without entering the Windo...
Page 39 - Express Gate in Drive C. Click; Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.; The Splash Screen; Exit; Splash screen hot-keys; Key
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 5. Select the target drive where you want to install Express Gate. If you have multiple partitions installed on your computer, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Drive C. Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installatio...
Page 40 - Using the LaunchBar; Close; Online Games; Web Browser; view PDF files from the web pages or your USB storage device.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-25 Express Gate Environment hot-keys: Key Function <Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to file When you ...
Page 41 - Launches the help file.; Configures the network.; File Manager; Accessing the Internet; To configure the network settings:; Configuration Panel; configurations. Each network interface; Enable
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Displays your Express Gate version. Launches the help file. Launches the Configuration Panel which allows you to specify network settings and other settings. Configures the network. Adjusts the volume. This ico...
Page 43 - Using the Photo Manager; allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external; motherboard; Using the Online Games; Express Gate introduces a; Restoring to factory settings; from the
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Using the Photo Manager Photo Manager allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external storage devices. You can view pictures in thumbnail view, in an enlarged view individually, in a filename/data list view, or play them in a slideshow. JPEG, GIF, BMP...
Page 44 - Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup; menu to configure; Repairing Express Gate; To repair Express Gate:
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-29 Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down <Del> during POST. Go to the Tools menu to configure Express Gate. Refer to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. Repairing Express Ga...
Page 45 - Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows; to finish the; Realtek Teaming Utility
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows ® XP To create a teaming set in Windows ® XP: 1. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Realtek > Teaming Utility > Teaming Utility . 2. Select a LAN adapter from the left column...
Page 46 - Start > All Programs; windows and finish creating the; Remove
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-31 To remove a teaming set in Windows ® XP: 1. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility.2. Select the teaming set that you want to remove in the left column, select the virtual adapter in the right column, and then click Remove . Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows ®...
Page 47 - message window and finish creating; Configure
2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started To create a virtual LAN adapter in Windows ® Vista: 1. Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. 2. Choose one adapter to create the virtual LAN adapter, and then click VLAN . Click OK to close the message window and finish creating the virtual LAN adapter. 3. Cl...
Page 49 - Creating a RAID driver disk; optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write; Intel
2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.9 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set...
Page 50 - This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel; Setting the RAID item in BIOS; Main > Storage Configuration > Configure SATA as; Installing Serial ATA hard disks; To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-35 2.9.3 Intel ® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item ...
Page 51 - The Intel; the menus and select the menu options.
2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supporte...
Page 52 - Create RAID Volume; and press; completing your selection.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-37 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlight...
Page 53 - default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed.; go back to the Create Volume menu.
2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 8. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. The following warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED D...
Page 54 - back to Create Volume menu.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-39 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highligh...
Page 57 - configure as RAID. The following screen appears.; default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks...
Page 58 - The Marvell; Advanced; both; Marvell SAS; and; SAS Boot ROM
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-43 2.9.4 Marvell ® SAS RAID configurations The Marvell ® 88SE6320 SAS controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 set on the SAS hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set. To do this:1...
Page 59 - Marvell; To enter the Marvell
2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Marvell ® RAID BIOS Configuration utility To enter the Marvell ® RAID BIOS setup utility 1. Boot up your computer.2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility main menu. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Selec...
Page 60 - Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set; to include this disk in the array.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-45 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array . 2. Press <Enter>. The screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID set. Use the arrow key to select a disk and press <Enter> or <...
Page 61 - Use the arrow key to select the; RAID Level; you have selected the desired RAID set, select Next to create array.
2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started 4. The Create Array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Status *0 0 SAS : ST3...
Page 62 - The newly created array appears in the RAID menu.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-47 6. A confirmation screen appears. Press <Y> to confirm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create the array?[Y] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size ...
Page 63 - Deleting an array; Delete array; Select a desired array to delete and select; NEXT; confirmation screen appears.
2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started Deleting an array To delete a RAID set1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Delete array , and then press <Enter>. The Delete array screen appears. 2. Select a desired array to delete and select NEXT . Press <Y> after the confirmation screen appea...
Page 64 - Advanced Operation
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-49 Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices , and then press <Enter>. The Advanced Operation screen appears. You can run Disk Verify and Low Level Format in the Advanced Operation screen. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ...
Page 65 - Advanced Menu; computer or shut down the power during the operation.
2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started To run Low Level Format1. In the Advanced Operation screen, use the arrow key to select a disk and press <Enter> or <Space>. The Advanced Menu appears. Select Low Level Format and press <Enter>. 2. Press <Y> after the confirmation screen appear...
Page 66 - Controller Configuration; Controller; and require user’s confirmation to continue.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-51 Controller Configuration From the utility menu bar, select Controller , and then press <Enter>. The Controller Config screen appears and allows you to change controller settings. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Ba...
Page 67 - Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows; Creating a RAID driver disk; USB flash disk drive.; Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
2-52 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.10.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create a...
Page 69 - configuration settings such as network settings.; DO NOT; Loading the initial OS default settings; Recover system to a partition; A confirmation screen pops up. Click; XP begins its system configurations.
2-54 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.12 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working state. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files to a USB flash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration se...
Page 70 - system configurations.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-55 The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 2.12.2 Recovering a Windows ® Vista OS: 1. Turn on your system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. 2. Insert the Recov...
Page 71 - Authorised representative in; begins its system configurations.
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY 2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as the bo...