User manual ASUS WL-500

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. [. . . ] Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1. 9. 2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www. asus. com for updates. Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install 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 the ASSETUP. EXE to run the DVD. ASUS WL-500 Series 1-25 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction BIOS information 2. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 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. 2. 1. 1 The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X. XX. XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. From the list, select either of the following methods: ASUS WL-500 2-1 Updating from the Internet a. b. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. System Information Select Screen Select Item Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit +- Change v02. 61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Submenu items Navigation keys 2. 2. 2 The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Menu bar To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2. 2. 3 At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. Navigation keys ASUS WL-500 2-5 2. 2. 4 The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Menu items 2. 2. 5 A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. Submenu items 2. 2. 6 These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 2. 2. 7 Pop-up window. Configuration fields 2. 2. 7 Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Pop-up window WL-500 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2. 0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options S1 (POS) only S3 only Auto Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2. 2. 8 A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the <Up> / <Down> arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar v02. 61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2. 2. 9 At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. General help 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. Refer to section 2. 2. 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. WL-500 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Version 0302 SATA Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit +- Change v02. 61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2. 3. 1 2. 3. 2 Allows you to set the system time. System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2. 3. 3 SATA3G_1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. [. . . ] Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). [. . . ]