Book Size Barebone SystemAB-P2800User Guide
10System package contentsCheck your book size barebone system package for the following items.1. ASUS book size barebone system with:• ASUS P4R8L moth
ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemChapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a generaldescription of the ASUS book sizebarebone system. The c
12Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system!The ASUS book size barebone system is a union of
13ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system1.3 Front panel (internal)The optical drive, storage cardreader, PCMCIA slot, and severalI/O ports are locate
14Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Rear panelThe system rear panel includesthe power socket and several I/Oports that allow convenientconnection of d
15ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system13. PS/2 keyboard port . Thispurple 6-pin connector is for aPS/2 keyboard.14. Microphone port . ThisMicrophon
16Chapter 1: System introduction1.6 System dimensionThe ASUS booksize barebone systemis ergonomically designed to fit andcomplement your desktop.You
ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemChapter 2Basic installationThis chapter provides step-by-stepinstructions on how to installcomponents in the sy
18Chapter 2: Basic installation2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that youplan to install in the system.Bas
19ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system3. Pull the cover slightly towardthe rear panel until the covertabs disengage from thechassis.2. Use a Philli
2Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereprodu
20Chapter 2: Basic installation41. Lift the front cover hooksoutward until they disengagefrom the chassis.2. Carefully remove the frontcover, then set
21ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.5 Installing a CPUThe P4R8L motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin ZeroInsertion Force (ZIF) socket
22Chapter 2: Basic installation6. Slightly lift the CPU fan andheatsink assembly, then setaside.2.5.2 CPU installationTo install the CPU:1. Locate the
23ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemSocketLever90 - 1003. Position the CPU above thesocket such that its markedcorner (gold mark) matches thebase
24Chapter 2: Basic installation2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan andheatsink assemblyTo re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:41. Position the CP
25ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.6 Installing memory modules2.6.1 OverviewThe system motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets
26Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6.4 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Locate the DIMM sockets in themotherboard.2. Unlock a DI
27ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.6.5 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward t
28Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7 Installing PCI cardsIn the future, you may need to install PCI cards to the system. The systemmotherboard has one P
29ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2. Place the PCI riser asembly ona flat surface.3. Remove the bracket oppositethe PCI slot you wish to use.Ke
3Table of contentsNotices ... 6Safety information ...
30Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7.3 Configuring an expansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting thesoftware set
31ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.8 Installing storage drives2.8.1 Installing a hard disk driveThe system supports one UltraATA100/66 IDE or
32Chapter 2: Basic installation77. Re-install the storage driveassembly, then secure it with thescrews you removed earlier.To install a Serial ATA har
33ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.8.2 Installing an optical driveRecommended optical drive dimensionYou must consider the following optical d
34Chapter 2: Basic installationPower plug4Optical drive cover thickness and lengthThe thickness of the optical drive front panel cover should be less
35ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemReplacing or upgrading a pre-installed optical driveIn the future, you may need to replace a defective optica
36Chapter 2: Basic installation2.9 Replacing the coverAfter installing all system components and re-connecting all cables,replace the system cover by
37ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.10 Removing and re-installing the foot standThe system comes with a removable foot stand for vertical deskt
38Chapter 2: Basic installation2. Align the foot stand hooks tothe chassis holes, then lay thefoot stand over the chassisbottom.3. Pull the foot stand
39ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.11 Power supply unit informationThe system comes with a 200W power supply unit (PSU).2.11.1 Voltage selecto
4Table of contents2.9 Replacing the cover... 362.10 Removing and re-installing the foot stan
40Chapter 2: Basic installation2.11.2 Power supply specificationsInput CharacteristicsInput Voltage Range Min Nom MaxRange 1 90V 115V 135VRange 2 180V
41ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system2.12 Connecting devicesTo the rear panelParallelSerialPS/2 KBVGALine OutLine InMicRJ-45PS/2 MouseUSBACDVITV-o
42Chapter 2: Basic installationTo the front panelScannerCameraHeadphoneMicAudioDevicesHDDHDD lock
ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemChapter 3Starting upThis chapter helps you power upand use the system for the firsttime. This part also provide
44Chapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating systemThe ASUS book size barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XPoperating systems (OS). Always i
45ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system3.2 Powering upThe system has two power buttonslocated in the front panel. Press thesystem power button ( )
46Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.3 Optical driveIf your system comes with an installedoptical drive, follow these instructionsto insert a CD/DVD to the dri
47ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system3.4.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CDautomati
48Chapter 3: Starting upAD1888 Driver and ApplicationThis item installs the AD1888 audio driver and SoundMax® application.See page 53 for details.EME
49ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system3.4.4 ASUS contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.Install ASUS Upda
5Table of contentsChapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 685.1.1 Recovering the BIOS with Cras
50Chapter 3: Starting up3.5 ATI IGP Catalyst™The ATI IGP Catalyst™ allows easyconfiguration of your display settings. TheATI IGP Catalyst™ icon is dis
51ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemSettings - This option lets you configure the ATI IGP Catalyst™, advanceddisplay settings, and device setting
52Chapter 3: Starting up4. Click the Display tab. Click theScheme drop-down menu, thenselect Switch amongst display.Assign a Hotkey to use inswitching
53ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system3.6 Multi-channel audio featureThe AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability.Install the
54Chapter 3: Starting up10. The MIDI Music Synthesizer taballows you to select a setting forthe MIDI.11. Click the Synthesizer Default Setdrop-down me
55ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemAdjusting the volume settings1. After rebooting the system, clickon the volume control icon on theWindows® ta
56Chapter 3: Starting up
ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemChapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter gives informationabout the motherboard that comeswith the system. This ch
58Chapter 4: Motherboard info4.1 IntroductionThe ASUS P4R8L motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS booksize barebone system. This chapter pro
59ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system4.3 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You
6NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two condit
60Chapter 4: Motherboard info2. Hard disk drive lock jumper (3-pin XWALL)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the hard disk drivesecurity featu
61ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system4.4 Internal connectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.See page 14-1
62Chapter 4: Motherboard info3. LED connector (6-pin LED_CON1)This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in thesystem front panel.4. ATX
63ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system5. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_SIDE, PRI_XWIDE)The PRI_XWIDE connector is for the primary master device (har
64Chapter 4: Motherboard info6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1)This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA cable fora Serial ATA h
65ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan
66Chapter 4: Motherboard info
67ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemChapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to changesystem settings through the BIOSSetup menus and describes
68Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.1 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS fromthe mothe
69ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemBad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...3. Place the support CD in the optical driv
7Safety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cablefrom the electrical outlet before relocating the s
70Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.2 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboardBIOS in Windows® environment. This utili
71ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions
72Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) thatyou can update using the provided utility
73ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemSystem Time [11:10:19]System Date [Thu, 09/27/2003]Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS5
74Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for thatmenu. For example, selecting Mainshows
75ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of the
76Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Serial ATA MasterWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE/Serial ATAdevices.
77ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects
78Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices.CPU Configuration
79ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemNorthBridge ConfigurationInit. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Onboard VGA]DRAM CAS Select [Slow]AGP Aperture S
8SafeguardsAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions aboutthe ASUS Book size barebone system. This
80Chapter 5: BIOS setupUMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]This option allows you to select the size of the onboard graphics controllermemory use. Configurati
81ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemCardBus [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCMCIA card reader.Configuration options: [Enabl
82Chapter 5: BIOS setupParallel Port Address [378]Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] [Disa
83ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemPlug and Play O/S [No]When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When setto [Yes] and i
84Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select an item then
85ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system5.5.5 APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off
86Chapter 5: BIOS setupSmart Q-FAN Function [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Q-Fan featurethat smartly adjusts the f
87ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemFan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V]This item allows you to select the voltage for the auto start fan feature.
88Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st Boot Device2nd Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabl
89ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemAdd On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM.Configuration options: [Force BIOS]
9Conventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying tocomplete a task.CAUTION: Information to prevent damage
90Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press Enter to displ
91ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allowyou to change other security setting
92Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfullyset your password.The User Password item now shows Installe
93ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone systemExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that youmade to the
94Chapter 5: BIOS setupDiscard ChangesThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore thepreviously saved values. After selectin
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