Motherboard AT5NM10T-I
E6506 First Edition V1 March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices........................................................................................................... v Safety information....................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................... vii AT5NM10T-I specifications summary...................................................... viii Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Motherboard overview.................
Contents 2.3 Main menu..................................................................................... 2-5 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx].................................................... 2-5 2.3.3 SATA 1/2.......................................................................... 2-5 2.3.2 2.3.4 2.4 2.3.5 CPU Configuration........................................................... 2-7 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration....................................... 2-8 2.4.5 PCIPnP.................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
AT5NM10T-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slot Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS special features Rear panel ports Internal connectors Intel® Atom™ D525 processor Intel® NM10 Single channel memory architecture - 2 x 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets support maximum 4GB non-ECC DDR3 800 MHz memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
AT5NM10T-I specifications summary BIOS features Accessories Support DVD contents Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17cm x 17cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® AT5NM10T-I motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17.0cm(6.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Atom™ D525 processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink. AT5NM10T-I Intel® Atom™ processor D525 AT5NM10T-I Intel® Atom™ processor D525 If you need to use an additional CPU fan, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM AT5NM10T-I CPU_FAN AT5NM10T-I CPU fan connector 1.4 System memory 1.4.
1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 SO-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the CPU limitation, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you use a maximum of 3GB system memory.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability DIMM support Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
1.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. AT5NM10T-I CLRTC 1 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 3 AT5NM10T-I Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. Keyboard/mouse power setting (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-6) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-6 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard, clicking the mouse or using a USB device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The PS2_USBPW1-6 jumper is for the rear USB ports.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 9 8 7 6 3 4 5 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. • This motherboard supports VGA and LVDS display devices. In Single Display mode, use the hot keys to switch between VGA to LVDS device or vice versa. By default, press ++ to switch to VGA device and press ++ to switch to LVDS device.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_E1, SATA_E2) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_RXNE1 RSATA_RXPE1 GND RSATA_TXNE1 RSATA_TXPE1 GND AT5NM10T-I SATA3G_E1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXPE2 RSATA_TXNE2 GND RSATA_RXPE2 RSATA_RXNE2 GND SATA3G_E2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND 2. AT5NM10T-I SATA 3.
4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Both CPU and chassis fan These fan connectors are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM AT5NM10T-I CHA_FAN AT5NM10T-I Fan connectors 8.
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PIN 1 AT5NM10T-I HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset F_PANEL +HDLED RESET AT5NM10T-I System panel connector • • • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket is purchased separately. COM2 AT5NM10T-I PIN 1 AT5NM10T-I Serial port (COM2) connector Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) SPDIFOUT GND +5V This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 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 ASUS Update utility 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).
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file 3. a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
• This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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. Main Advanced Power AT5NM10T-I BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 Version 0306 [00:31:48] [Tue 03/01/2011] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power AT5NM10T-I BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP 2.4.1 Version 0306 Configure CPU.
Onboard Graphics Display [Normal] Allows you to select Onboard Graphics Display from LVDS only or both. Configuration options: [Normal] [LVDS only] Video Function Configruation DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. Configuration options: [DVMT Mode] [Fixed Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [Maxiimum DVMT] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller.
2.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power AT5NM10T-I BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Control EuP [S3 only] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Version 0306 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.
Power On By Ring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power AT5NM10T-I BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Version 0306 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2.
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.
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