T3-M2NC51PVASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
xSystem package contentsCheck your T3-M2NC51PV system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
Chapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV. The chapter lists the system features including introduc
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV!The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is an all-in-one barebone system with
1-3ASUS T3-M2NC51PV1.3 Front panel (internal)The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors.Open the f
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connec
1-5ASUS T3-M2NC51PV9. LAN (RJ-45) port . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.10. USB 2.0 ports
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction1. 5.25-inch optical drive2. Hard disk drive metal tray3. ASUS motherboard4. AMD® AM2 socket 5. DIMM sockets6.
Chapter 2Basic installationThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installationRM2N5-BNOnboard LEDSB_PWRONStandbyPowerOFFPoweredOff2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, make sure that you have all t
2-3ASUS T3-M2NC51PV3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.4. Lift the cover, then set
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2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.5 Installing a CPUThe motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 F
2-5ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2222132.5.2 CPU installationThe AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installationTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, t
2-7ASUS T3-M2NC51PVThe CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6 Installing a DIMMThe system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM
2-9ASUS T3-M2NC51PV• Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended congurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installationDDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C-E • • •256MB Kingst
2-11ASUS T3-M2NC51PV256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Elpida SS E2508AB-6E-E • • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27 •
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installationLegend:A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory conguration.B - supports o
2-13ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2.6.2 DIMM installationTo install a DDR2 DIMM:1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.2. Unlock a socket by pressing
iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7 Installing an expansion cardIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI
2-15ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2.7.2 Expansion card installationTo install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation th
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation LNKA LNEA LNEB LNEC LSMB LUB2 LSA0 LUB0 LMAC LAZA LATAPCI slot1 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
2-17ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2.8 Installing an optical driveThe barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical drive. To install an optical
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.3. Locate the HDD
2-19ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unitReinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnect
2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation8. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s).9A. Connect the 4-pin power plug
2-21ASUS T3-M2NC51PV2.11 Replacing the coverTo replace the cover:5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.231. Turn the chassi
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Chapter 3Starting upThis chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
ivTable of contentsChapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-23.2 Powering up ...
3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the
3-3ASUS T3-M2NC51PV3.3.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D
3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the
3-5ASUS T3-M2NC51PV3.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Ins
3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit Wi
3-7ASUS T3-M2NC51PV3.3.5 ASUS contact informationThe Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID DriverAllows you
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Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout
4-2 Chapter 3: Starting up4.1 IntroductionThe ASUS M2N5-BN motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV system. This chapter provides
4-3ASUS T3-M2NC51PV4.3 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS
vTable of contents5.3.6 System Information... 5-145.4 Advanced menu ...
4-4 Chapter 3: Starting up• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; othe
4-5ASUS T3-M2NC51PV4.4 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)The fa
4-6 Chapter 3: Starting upRM2N5-BNM2N5-BN ATX Power Connector EATXPWR+3 Volts+3 VoltsGround+5 Volts+5 VoltsGroundGroundPower OK+5V Standby+12 Volts-5
4-7ASUS T3-M2NC51PV3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
4-8 Chapter 3: Starting up6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) p
1Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
5-3ASUS T3-M2NC51PVBad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for oppy...Floppy not found!Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found!Reading le “M
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through
5-5ASUS T3-M2NC51PVUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® des
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d
5-7ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAd
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main
5-9ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system infor
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a
5-11ASUS T3-M2NC51PVPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Congur
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode
5-13ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.3.5 IDE ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the s
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects
5-15ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item show
5-17ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.CPU Congurati
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupNorthBridge ConfigurationMemory CongurationMemclock Mode [Auto]MCT Timing Mode [Auto]Bank Interleaving [Auto]MemClk Tris
5-19ASUS T3-M2NC51PVCAS Latency (CL) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0][6.0] TRAS [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupECC ConfigurationECC CongurationDRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] ECC MCE Enable [Disabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SC
5-21ASUS T3-M2NC51PVSouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration The SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings. Select Screen
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationCongure ITE8716 Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Onboard E-SATA BOOTRO
5-23ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Re
5-25ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.5.4 APM ConfigurationResume On PME# [Disabled]Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled]Resume On Ring [Disabled]Resume On PS/2 KB/MS
viiiAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. This gui
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [3813
5-27ASUS T3-M2NC51PV5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Di
5-29ASUS T3-M2NC51PVHit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Con
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access
5-31ASUS T3-M2NC51PVThe message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same st
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program
AppendixAppendixThe Appendix includes the power supply unit specication for this system.
A-2 AppendixPower supply specicationsInput Voltage Range Minimum Normal MaximumRange 1 100 V 115 V 130 VRange 2 200 V 230 V 260 VInput Frequ
ixConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent dam
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