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Page 1 - DiGiMatrix

Digital Entertainment PCAB-V10®DiGiMatrixUser Guide

Page 2 - October 2003

10User GuideSystem package contentsIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailerimmediately.Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix packag

Page 3 - Table of contents

100Chapter 5: Starting upOn initial use, Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TVchannels. Click the Settings button, then click Autoscan t

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101ASUS DiGiMatrixGuideClick the Guide button to open theTitanTV website. TitanTV is anElectronic Program Guide (EPG) thatallows users to record and w

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102Chapter 5: Starting upTo create a recording schedule:1. Select the recording settingsincluding the channel,frequency, start date/hour/minute, durat

Page 6 - WARNING!

103ASUS DiGiMatrixChannel SurfingTo surf for available channels in yourlocation:1. Click the Channel Surfingbutton.2. Click a channel to preview inthe

Page 7 - Safety information

104Chapter 5: Starting upRadioHome Theater lets you tune in andlisten to an FM radio station.Click Radio on the Home Theatermain window. The Radio win

Page 8 - About this guide

105ASUS DiGiMatrixVideo ClipsView, play and organize your videoclips using the Video Clips window.The Video Clips window displays thetitle and length

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106Chapter 5: Starting upDVD/VCDWatch a movie with the ASUS HomeTheater DVD/VCD player. Place aDVD/VCD in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive, then click t

Page 10 - System package contents

107ASUS DiGiMatrixSetupThe Setup button allows you to configure Home Theater and the multimediawindows.Home Theater settingsThis window lets you confi

Page 11 - System Introduction

108Chapter 5: Starting upDVD/VCD settingsAdjust the DVD/VCD player settingson this window. See page 106 forDVD/VCD settings.Click Finish to return to

Page 12 - 1.2 Front panel (external)

109ASUS DiGiMatrix5.7 ASUS Wireless LAN adapterThe DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANadapter for wireless local area

Page 13 - Audio DJ mode

11ASUS DiGiMatrixChapter 1System IntroductionThis chapter gives a general description ofthe ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists thesystem features incl

Page 14 - 1.3 Front panel (internal)

110Chapter 5: Starting up5.7.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless optionsIn Windows® XP, the Wireless Optionwindow appears after installation.Select “On

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111ASUS DiGiMatrix5.7.4 Setup wizardAfter configuring the wireless option,the setup wizard window appears.Click Next.Selecting the wireless LAN adapte

Page 16 - 1.4 Rear panel

112Chapter 5: Starting upWhen connected, the wizard displaysinformation on the wireless network towhich the adapter is associated. ClickNext to config

Page 17 - 1.5 Internal components

113ASUS DiGiMatrixSelect automatic IP settings if yournetwork supports automatic IPaddress assignment. If not, obtain theIP settings from your network

Page 18 - 1.6 LED panel

114Chapter 5: Starting upCheck Data encryption (WEPenabled) to secure your wirelessnetwork with a Wired EquivalentPrivacy (WEP) encryption. Click Next

Page 19 - Basic Installation

115ASUS DiGiMatrixThe wizard displays the settings of thecreated wireless network including thewireless LAN adapter mode, SSID,channel, and WEP inform

Page 20 - 2.2 Before you proceed

116Chapter 5: Starting upWhen prompted, enter the SSID ofthe hidden wireless LAN you obtainedfrom the network administrator. ClickNext.If the hidden w

Page 21 - 2.3 Removing the top cover

117ASUS DiGiMatrixThe wizard displays information onthe wireless network to which theadapter is associated. Click Next toset the TCP/IP configuration.

Page 22 - Side hooks

118Chapter 5: Starting up2. Select the Internet connectionmode of your computer from alist. Click Next.Broadband connection that requires an accountFo

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119ASUS DiGiMatrix2. When prompted, select whetheryour computer connects to theInternet directly or throughanother computer or residentialgateway. Cli

Page 24 - 2.5 Installing a CPU

12Chapter 1: System Introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix!The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatil

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120Chapter 5: Starting up4. An Internet SharingConfiguration dialog boxappears. Click Yes.5. A warning dialog box appears. Click OK.6. The wizard disp

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121ASUS DiGiMatrix9. The Network Connectionswindow displays the bridgednetwork connections.8. The selected networkconnections are bridged.10. Click Fi

Page 27 - 2.6 Installing a DIMM

122Chapter 5: Starting up2. The setup wizard automaticallyselects your broadband networkconnection. Check EnableFirewall to secure your networkfrom un

Page 28 - 2.7 Replacing the top cover

123ASUS DiGiMatrix2. If your computer connects to the internet via another computer orresidential gateway, follow steps 2 to 10 of the “Internet conne

Page 29 - 2.8 Connecting cables

124Chapter 5: Starting upControl Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Center icondisplays the right-click menu. Thefollowing sections des

Page 30 - 2.8.4 Video out cable

125ASUS DiGiMatrixUsing the Wireless LAN Card SettingsThe Wireless LAN Card Settings isthe main interface that allows youto control the ASUS wireless

Page 31 - 2.8.6 Audio out cable

126Chapter 5: Starting upStatus - IP Config TabThe IP Config tab displays the currenthost and Ethernet adapterconfigurations. IP Config displaysTCP/IP

Page 32 - To the front panel

127ASUS DiGiMatrixStatus - Ping TabThe Ping tab allows you to verify theconnection of the host computer withanother computer in the network. Toping a

Page 33 - Motherboard Info

128Chapter 5: Starting upConfig - EncryptionTabWireless data transmissions betweenyour wireless LAN adapter and the APare secured using the WiredEquiv

Page 34 - 3.2 Motherboard components

129ASUS DiGiMatrixAll wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys tocommunicate with each other or with an access point.Two ways to ass

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13ASUS DiGiMatrix4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM),radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track numbe

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130Chapter 5: Starting upConfig - Soft APThe Soft AP tab displays the InternetConnection Sharing (ICS) and bridgefeatures of the wireless LAN adapter.

Page 37 - 3.3 Motherboard layout

131ASUS DiGiMatrixSite SurveyThe Site Survey window displays theavailable networks within the wirelessLAN adapter range and the followingnetwork setti

Page 38 - Gold Arrow

132Chapter 5: Starting upPreferencesThe Preferences window allows youto customize the Control Center Utilitysettings.Help MenuThe Control Center utili

Page 39 - 80 Pins104 Pins

133ASUS DiGiMatrixControl Center Left-click menuLeft-clicking the Control Center icon displays the Left-Click Menu. Theoptions are described below.Wir

Page 40 - Clear CMOS

134Chapter 5: Starting up4. Click the Config icon, thenselect the Basic tab toconfigure your network. SelectInfrastructure, then clickApply.5.7.6 Conf

Page 41 - 3.7 Connectors

135ASUS DiGiMatrix5. Set the wireless LAN adapter Network Name (SSID). The wirelessLAN adapter SSID must be identical with the SSID of the selected AP

Page 42 - DiGiMatrix Subsystem

136Chapter 5: Starting up3. The following confirmationdialog box appears when youswitch from Soft AP mode toStation Mode. Click Yes.4. Follow steps 2

Page 43 - CHA_FAN CPU_FAN

137ASUS DiGiMatrixSoft Access Point Mode (Soft AP)You may set the wireless LAN adaptercard in soft access point mode. In softAP, wireless LAN adapter

Page 44 - H.D.D LED

138Chapter 5: Starting upUse the Change Mode menu1. Right-click the Control Centericon in the Windows taskbar todisplay the right-click menus.Select C

Page 45 - P4SQ Encoder Connector

139ASUS DiGiMatrixOther Soft AP settingsWhen in Soft AP mode, two additional tabbed property sheets are added tothe Status settings of the Wireless Se

Page 46 - A_DJPANEL

14Chapter 1: System IntroductionFRONT PANEL (OPEN)1.3 Front panel (internal)The DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW drive, storage card slots, and several I/O ports

Page 47 - BIOS Information

140Chapter 5: Starting upInternet Connection Sharing (ICS)ICS is a Windows® XP feature allowing several computers in a wired orwireless network to sha

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141ASUS DiGiMatrix3. A New Connection Wizardappears. Click Next.4. When prompted, select theNetwork connection type. SelectConnect to the Internet, th

Page 49 - Flash Memory: SST 49LF004

142Chapter 5: Starting up5. Select Set up my connectionmanually, then click Next.6. Depending on your networksetup, select Connect using abroadband co

Page 50 - 4.2 BIOS Setup program

143ASUS DiGiMatrix9. Click Finish when the wizardcompletes creating theconnection.10. The Network Connectionswindow displays the createdconnection. Re

Page 51 - 4.2.2 Legend bar

144Chapter 5: Starting up4. The Wireless Settings utility displays the wired and wireless networkconnections to be added in a network bridge based on

Page 52 - General help

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-1AppendixAppendixThe appendix includes information on theDiGiMatrix remote controller and the optionalSubsystem. It also includes the

Page 53 - 4.3 Main Menu

AppendixA-2A.1 SubsystemThe Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and an extraoptical drive to the DiGiMatrix.The Subsystem package incl

Page 54 - Installed Memory [XXX MB]

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-3A.1.2 Removing the top coverTo remove the top cover:1. On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure thetop cover t

Page 55 - Type [Auto]

AppendixA-4A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrixFollow these instructions to connect the Subsystem to the DiGiMatrix.41. Place the Subsystem on

Page 56 - [User Type HDD]

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-5A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controllerThe DiGiMatrix remote controller allows you to control DiGiMatrix from adistance. Use the remote con

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15ASUS DiGiMatrix16. Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on thedrive tray, and turns off when you remove the disc. The LED fl

Page 58 - Ultra DMA Mode [2]

AppendixA-6A.2.3 Remote control functionsAudio DJ ModeButtons CD/DVD Hard Disk FM RadioTurns the Audio DJ system on–– –– To next radio preset–– –– To

Page 59 - 4.3.2 Keyboard Features

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-7A.2.3 Remote control functionsASUS Home TheaterButtonASUS Home TheaterTV Radio Music Pictures Video Clips DVD–– –– Open Music mode –

Page 60 - 4.4 Advanced Menu

AppendixA-8ButtonASUS Home TheaterTV Radio Music Pictures Video Clips DVDMute Mute Mute Mute Mute MuteRecord Record –– –– –– –––– –– –– –– –– Change s

Page 61 - Radio Mode Location [Europe]

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-9A.3 DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RWTechnical specifications Specification DVD-R/-RW/CD-R/-RW DVD-ROM/CD-RW DVD-ROMCombination Drive Combin

Page 62 - 4.4.1 Chip Configuration

AppendixA-10Channel Center Channel CenterFrequency Frequency1 2.412 GHz 8 2.447 GHz2 2.417 GHz 9 2.452 GHz3 2.422 GHz 10 2.457 GHz4 2.427 GHz 11 2.462

Page 63 - 4.4.2 PCI Configuration

ASUS DiGiMatrixA-11Channels 1, 6 and 11 are independent and do not overlap each other. Werecommended that you tune your wireless LAN adapter to these

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16Chapter 1: System Introduction1.4 Rear panelThe DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O portsthat allow convenient connectio

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17ASUS DiGiMatrix1.5 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove thetop cover. The installed componen

Page 67 - 4.5 Power Menu

18Chapter 1: System Introduction1.6 LED panelThe DiGiMatrix LED panel displaysdifferent system informationdepending on the system mode.Time - The LED

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19ASUS DiGiMatrixChapter 2Basic InstallationThis chapter provides step-by-stepinstructions on how to install components inthe ASUS DiGiMatrix system.

Page 69 - 4.5.1 Power Up Control

2User GuideCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

Page 70 - 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

20Chapter 2: Basic Installation2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that youplan to install in the DiGiMatrix

Page 71 - 4.6 Boot Menu

21ASUS DiGiMatrix2.3 Removing the top coverTo remove the top cover:1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover tothe chassis

Page 72 - Interrupt Mode [APIC]

22Chapter 2: Basic Installation2. Use the hand slot to slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Liftthe metal cover after the side hooks are disen

Page 73 - 4.7 Exit Menu

23ASUS DiGiMatrix3. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive.4. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector.5. Place

Page 74 - Save Changes

24Chapter 2: Basic Installation2.5 Installing a CPUThe P4SQ motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin ZeroInsertion Force (ZIF) socket. This sock

Page 75 - Starting up

25ASUS DiGiMatrix4. Remove the chassis fan andheatsink assembly bracketscrew on the rear panel.5. Disconnect the chassis fancable from the chassis fan

Page 76 - 5.2 Powering up

26Chapter 2: Basic Installation14. Reinstall the CPU fan over theCPU heatsink. Fasten theCPU fan screws to themotherboard.15. Connect the CPU fan cabl

Page 77 - 5.3.2 Drivers menu

27ASUS DiGiMatrix2.6 Installing a DIMMThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets sup

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28Chapter 2: Basic Installation2.7 Replacing the top coverAfter installing the components, follow these instructions to replace the topcover.1. Positi

Page 79 - 5.3.3 Utilities menu

29ASUS DiGiMatrix2.8 Connecting cablesThe DiGiMatrix package includes a universal power adapter (100V - 240V)and various other cables to connect devic

Page 80 - 5.3.5 Other information

3ASUS DiGiMatrixTable of contentsNotices ... 6Safety informati

Page 81 - 5.4 Software information

30Chapter 2: Basic Installation2.8.2 Radio antennaConnect the radio antenna plug to theDiGiMatrix antenna jack.2.8.3 Audio/Video cableThis cable conne

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31ASUS DiGiMatrix2.8.5 HDTV cableThis cable connects a high-definition TV (HDTV).To connect a high-definition TV:1. Insert the HDTV cable plug into th

Page 83 - 5.4.2 ASUS PC Probe

32Chapter 2: Basic InstallationTo the rear panel2.9 Connecting external devicesTo the front panel— VOLUME +MicHeadphoneHDDScannerCameraAudio Devic

Page 84 - Using ASUS PC Probe

33ASUS DiGiMatrixChapter 3Motherboard InfoThis chapter gives information about theP4SQ motherboard that came with thesystem. This chapter includes the

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34Chapter 3: Motherboard Info3.1 IntroductionThe ASUS P4SQ motherboard comes already installed in the ASUSDiGiMatrix system. This chapter provides tec

Page 86 - ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

35ASUS DiGiMatrixSecondary IDE connector. This connects the DiGiMatrixsubsystem for additional data storage.CPU socket. This 478-pin surface mount, Ze

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36Chapter 3: Motherboard Info1314151617181920Mini PCI slot. The Mini PCI slot supports Mini PCI cards. TheP4SQ motherboard has two parallel Mini PCI s

Page 88 - Audio path indicator

37ASUS DiGiMatrix3.3 Motherboard layoutSiS651HOST/MemmoryControllerCPU_FANP4SQSuper I/O4MbISADDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module)SiS962LUAChipsetSo

Page 89 - Adjusting the volume settings

38Chapter 3: Motherboard Info3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket. Thi

Page 90 - 5.4.4 Music Wizard

39ASUS DiGiMatrix3.5 System memoryThe motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets thatsupports up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/16

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4User Guide3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 383.5 System memory ...

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40Chapter 3: Motherboard Info3.6 JumperThis section describes and illustrates the jumper on the motherboard.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows yo

Page 93 - 5.5 Audio DJ

41ASUS DiGiMatrix3.7 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. USB 2.0 header (5-1 pin USB5)The USB5 heade

Page 94 - 5.5.3 Playing an audio CD/DVD

42Chapter 3: Motherboard Info3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)The PRI_IDE connector is for the UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribboncable. Conn

Page 95 - 5.5.6 Adjusting the volume

43ASUS DiGiMatrix4. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)Two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or atotal of 1

Page 96 - 5.6 ASUS Home Theater

44Chapter 3: Motherboard InfoP4SQP4SQ IDE Power ConnectorIDEPWR+12VGND +5VGNDP4SQP4SQ Front Panel LED ConnectorLED_CONCARDER LEDPower LEDH.D.D LED16.

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45ASUS DiGiMatrixP4SQP4SQ Audio ConnectorSURR_RLOUT_LLOUT_RSURR_LGNDLINE_IN_LTLINE_IN_RTVREFOUT+5V1AUD_CONP4SQP4SQ Encoder ConnectorEC_CONCOMAGNDCOMBM

Page 98 - 5.6.2 Using ASUS Home Theater

46Chapter 3: Motherboard InfoP4SQP4SQ Audio DJ Panel ConnectorPB+3V+5VSBPLAYSTOP#CIRRXGNDSCANFWSCANRW1A_DJPANEL11. Audio DJ panel connector (10-1 pin

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47ASUS DiGiMatrixChapter 4BIOS InformationThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus anddescribes the BIOS parameter

Page 100 - 5.6.3 Entertainment modes

48Chapter 4: BIOS Information4.1 Managing and updating your BIOSUsing ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSFollow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS

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49ASUS DiGiMatrix4. Insert the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the newBIOS file into a USB port or a USB floppy disk drive. You will r

Page 102 - Delete schedule

5ASUS DiGiMatrix5.4.3 Multi-channel audio feature ... 875.4.4 Music Wizard...

Page 103 - Click to select other options

50Chapter 4: BIOS Information4.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided utility descr

Page 104 - My Music folder

51ASUS DiGiMatrix4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic

Page 105 - Video Clips

52Chapter 4: BIOS InformationGeneral helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help screen. You

Page 106 - CD-RW/DVD-RW drive

53ASUS DiGiMatrixSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, second. Val

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54Chapter 4: BIOS InformationA note about passwordsThe BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Mainmenu. The passwords control acces

Page 108 - Closing Home Theater

55ASUS DiGiMatrix4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetectio

Page 109 - 5.7 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter

56Chapter 4: BIOS InformationIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Type fie

Page 110 - XP wireless options

57ASUS DiGiMatrixTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit add

Page 111 - 5.7.4 Setup wizard

58Chapter 4: BIOS InformationSMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and Report

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59ASUS DiGiMatrix4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systemboot. Conf

Page 113 - My Configuration

6User GuideNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two con

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60Chapter 4: BIOS Information4.4 Advanced MenuMemory Frequency [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be insynchrono

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61ASUS DiGiMatrixPS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse atstartup. If a mouse is detect

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62Chapter 4: BIOS Information4.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5,de

Page 117

63ASUS DiGiMatrixSDRAM RAS Active Time [7T]This item controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters.Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5

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64Chapter 4: BIOS InformationDisplay Select [CRT+DVI]This field allows you to set the display output for the DiGiMatrix system.Configuration options:

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65ASUS DiGiMatrixOnboard PCI Devices ControlOnboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN cont

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66Chapter 4: BIOS InformationOnboard IEEE 1394 Controller [Enabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394controller. Configu

Page 121 - Refer to Windows

67ASUS DiGiMatrix4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down the hard

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68Chapter 4: BIOS InformationVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpower manage

Page 123 - Dial-up modem

69ASUS DiGiMatrix4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerinterrupt

Page 124 - Control Center icons

7ASUS DiGiMatrixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before r

Page 125 - Tabbed property sheets

70Chapter 4: BIOS Information4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled]Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disab

Page 126 - Throughput and Frame Error

71ASUS DiGiMatrixBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arrow keys.

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72Chapter 4: BIOS InformationOther Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)]Plug & Pla

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73ASUS DiGiMatrix4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit Setup.

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74Chapter 4: BIOS InformationLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When y

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75ASUS DiGiMatrixChapter 5Starting upThis chapter helps you power up the systemand install drivers and utilities from the supportCD.

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76Chapter 5: Starting up5.1 Installing an operating systemThe DiGiMatrix system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems(OS). Always install the la

Page 132 - Change Mode

77ASUS DiGiMatrix5.3.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. TheCD automatically displays the Driv

Page 133 - About Control Center

78Chapter 5: Starting upAD1980 SoundMAX® Audio DriverThis item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax® application.See page 87 for details.

Page 134 - Wireless Settings utility

79ASUS DiGiMatrix5.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.ASUS PC ProbeThis utili

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8User GuideSafeguardsAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions aboutthe ASUS DiGiMatrix. This guid

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80Chapter 5: Starting up5.3.4 ASUS Contact InformationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.5.3.5 Other informationThe icons o

Page 137 - (Soft AP) mode

81ASUS DiGiMatrix5.4 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you through the installat

Page 138 - Use the Change Mode menu

82Chapter 5: Starting up4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.If you selected the option toupdate the BIOS

Page 139 - Other Soft AP settings

83ASUS DiGiMatrix5.4.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a monitoring utility that continuously keeps track of vitalsystem information such as fan rotatio

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84Chapter 5: Starting upUsing ASUS PC ProbeMonitoring tabMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the items beingmonitored.Temperature MonitorShows the syste

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85ASUS DiGiMatrixMemoryShows the DiGiMatrix memory load,memory usage, and paging file usage.SettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals

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86Chapter 5: Starting upDMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to theDiGiMatrix, such as CPU type, CPUspeed, and internal/externalfrequencies, and me

Page 143 - Network Bridge

87ASUS DiGiMatrix5.4.3 Multi-channel audio featureThe ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability.Install the SoundMAX Audio Dr

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88Chapter 5: Starting up8. After selecting an option, test yoursetting by clicking the Play TestNoise button. While testing, youwill see a black circl

Page 145 - Appendix

89ASUS DiGiMatrixAdjusting the volume settings1. After rebooting the system, clickon the volume control icon on theWindows® taskbar to display theVolu

Page 146 - A.1 Subsystem

9ASUS DiGiMatrixConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying tocomplete a task.CAUTION: Information to

Page 147 - A.1.2 Removing the top cover

90Chapter 5: Starting up5.4.4 Music WizardThe Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your harddisk drive and lets you play them u

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91ASUS DiGiMatrixTo create a playlist:1. Locate the MP3 files you wishto add to the playlist.2. Select the MP3 file, then clickSelect to add the file.

Page 149 - A.2.2 Remote control layout

92Chapter 5: Starting upClick a playlist icon to view all MP3files saved on that playlist or folder.Editing your playlist or folderTo add/remove a fil

Page 150 - Audio DJ Mode

93ASUS DiGiMatrix5.5 Audio DJAudio DJ is an application that allows you to play MP3 files from your harddisk drive, audio CD/DVD, or tune into a FM ra

Page 151 - ASUS Home Theater

94Chapter 5: Starting upCD/DVD Device 1Radio FM Deviceplay media : audio cdTrack 0001Player Status : Playing5.5.1 Selecting an audio sourceThe Audio D

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95ASUS DiGiMatrix5.5.5 Presetting a stationTo preset a station:1. Press the PLAY button to scan available radio stations.2. After you have selected a

Page 153 - Technical specifications

96Chapter 5: Starting upWhen prompted, select the programfolder where you intend to save theASUS Home Theater program icons.Click Next.5.6 ASUS Home T

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97ASUS DiGiMatrixThe Home Theater application iscopied into your system. Reboot yourcomputer after the installation iscompleted.To launch the ASUS Hom

Page 155 - ASUS DiGiMatrix

98Chapter 5: Starting up5.6.2 Using ASUS Home TheaterThe ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates allthe multimedia functi

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99ASUS DiGiMatrixThe control panelEach Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control theentertainment modes. The control panel butto

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