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xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.WARNIN

xiSystem package contentsCheck your A500/AS-D920, BA5190 system package for the following items.If any of the above items is damaged or missing, conta

Chapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction o

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Front panel• The storage card reader and optical disk drive are optional items which are not included in the s

1-3ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA51901.2 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you to conveniently con

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouseYour ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC package includes a PS

Chapter 2Getting startedThis chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.A500 AS-D920.indb 1 4/1

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started2.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-3If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-52.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. Tap an item from the screen to i

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.Intel ICH10R 32 bit AHCI/RAID DriverAllows

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-72.3.6 ASUS contact informationClick Contact to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu c

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard a

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-9Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 ASUS AI ManagerASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily.2.4.1 Installing AI

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-11Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar.Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar.Cl

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting startedAI SecurityAI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB ash disk and a

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-136. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password.To unlock a dev

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting startedAI ProbeAI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also al

iiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-152.4.5 My favoritesAdd your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu.To add an application:1. Click Add and then

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.6 SupportThe Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, onli

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-172.5 ASUS MyLogo 2™ASUS MyLogo 2™ allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on the

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After ashing the

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-192.6 ASUS EPU–6 EngineASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility

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 th

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-21Click to select a modeMove the slider to adjustClick the arrow to see more optionsRestore default settingsClick to apply

2-22 Chapter 2: Getting startedConguration optionsTurbo Mode High Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMaximum Power Saving ModeCPU FrequencyOverc

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-232.7 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Eight

2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started5. Select the target drive where you want to install Express Gate. If you have multiple partitions inst

ivContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-25Express Gate Environment hot-keys:Key Function<Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares<Ctrl> + <Alt&g

2-26 Chapter 2: Getting startedThe smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Displays your Express Gate version. Launches the help 

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-27• xDSL / Cable dial-up (PPPoE) settings: If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem, click

2-28 Chapter 2: Getting startedUsing the Photo ManagerPhoto Manager allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external storage devices.

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-29Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupTo enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and th

2-30 Chapter 2: Getting startedConguring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows® XPTo create a teaming set in Windows® XP:1. Launch the Realtek Teaming

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-31To remove a teaming set in Windows® XP:1. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility.2. Select the teaming set that you want t

2-32 Chapter 2: Getting startedTo create a virtual LAN adapter in Windows® Vista:1. Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility.2. Choose one adap

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-335. Click the Advanced tab in the Realtek Virtual Miniport Driver for VLAN (NDIS 6.0) Properties window and conduct nece

2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 RAIDcongurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1

v2.9 RAID congurations ... 2-342.9.1 RAID denitions ...

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-352.9.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage con

2-36 Chapter 2: Getting startedIntel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to crea

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-37Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and p

2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum capac

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-39Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and

2-40 Chapter 2: Getting startedCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume a

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-41Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pr

2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followin

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-432.9.4 Marvell® SAS RAID congurationsThe Marvell® 88SE6320 SAS controller allows you to congure RAID 0 and 1 set on th

2-44 Chapter 2: Getting startedMarvell® RAID BIOS Conguration utilityTo enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS setup utility1. Boot up your computer.2. Durin

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-45Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array.2. Pre

2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started4. The Create Array screen appears.Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Ba

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-476. A conrmation screen appears. Press <Y> to conrm the array creation.Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Techn

2-48 Chapter 2: Getting startedDeleting an arrayTo delete a RAID set1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Delete array, and then press <E

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-49Advanced OperationFrom the utility menu bar, select Devices, and then press <Enter>. The Advanced Operation screen

2-50 Chapter 2: Getting startedTo run Low Level Format1. In the Advanced Operation screen, use the arrow key to select a disk and press <Enter>

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-51Controller CongurationFrom the utility menu bar, select Controller, and then press <Enter>. The Controller Cong

2-52 Chapter 2: Getting started2.10.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place th

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-53To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6>

2-54 Chapter 2: Getting started2.12 Recovery DVDThe ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 2-55The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in Europe:ASUS Computer GmbHAddress

viiiGeneral precautionsBefore using the ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could l

ixAbout this guideHow this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:Chapter 1: System introductionThis chapter gives a general descri