Audio DJ

The LED panel displays the playlist number when Audio DJ is set to HD mode. In play status, the LED panel displays the play icon, track number, and track duration.
HD mode, standby/stopped status HD CD FM
HD mode, play/paused status HD CD FM
In DVD/CD mode, the LED panel displays the audio mode. In play status, the LED panel displays the play icon, track number and track duration.
DVD/CD mode, standby/stopped status HD CD FM
DVD/CD mode, play/paused status HD CD FM
The LED panel displays the station preset number and station frequency when Audio DJ is in radio mode.

FM radio mode HD CD FM

Refer to page 95 on how to preset a radio station.

Chapter 2

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the ASUS DiGiMatrix system.

Basic Installation

Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system.
Basic components to install
1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
Phillips (cross) screw driver

2.2 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the DiGiMatrix system.
1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 2. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 3. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

SBPWRLED

P4SQ Onboard LED

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off
2.3 Removing the top cover
To remove the top cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.
Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.
Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis. Set the top cover aside.
2.4 Installing a hard disk drive
The DiGiMatrix system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.

Sub-menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A submenu contains additional options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The submenu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a submenu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5> to load the Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.

4.3 Main Menu

When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2084). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press <Enter>. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other characters are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press <Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above appears. Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled].

A note about passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. If you did, the Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to the configuration fields.

This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]
This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]

4.4 Advanced Menu

CPU Speed [Manual]
This parameter allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select [Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually. Configuration options: [Manual] [2000MHz] [2667MHz]
The CPU speed parameter is non-configurable when you install a locked CPU.

Memory Frequency [Auto]

This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [3:4] [3:5]

BIOS Update [Enabled]

This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM.

Chapter 5

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

Starting up

Installing an operating system
The DiGiMatrix system supports Windows 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

5.2 Powering up

DiGiMatrix has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the DiGiMatrix operating system (OS). Press the Audio DJ power button ( /AUDIO) to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio DJ feature.
Audio DJ power button System power button
5.3 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.3.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to Click to display display other additional information drivers
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

5.3.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

SiS 651 Display Driver

To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. The PC Probe icon in the taskbar system tray indicates that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC.

Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored.
Temperature Monitor Shows the system temperature (for supported processors only).
Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level)
Fan Monitor Shows the systems fan rotations.
Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level)
Voltage Monitor Shows the system voltages.
Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the DiGiMatrix temperature, fan rotation, and voltages.
History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your DiGiMatrix for future reference.
Information tab Hard Drive Shows the used and free space of the DiGiMatrix hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used.
Memory Shows the DiGiMatrix memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the DiGiMatrix, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.
Utility tab Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.
ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears.
5.4.3 Multi-channel audio feature
The ADI AD1980 AC 97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Setting to multi-channel audio
After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature. 1. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. The Listening Environment tab allows you to set to multi-channel speakers, enable or disable the Virtual Theater Surround, and select Acoustic Environments and Virtual Ear.

Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow. Click Next to display the DVD settings window or Close to return to the main window.
DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. See page 106 for DVD/VCD settings. Click Finish to return to the main window.
You may also modify the Home Theater configuration in Windows. In the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater Config. A Configuration window appears. Change the Home Theater configuration as desired.

Closing Home Theater

Click the button anytime to display the close window. Close - Click this button to exit Home Theater and return to the Windows desktop. Stand By - Click this option to put the DiGiMatrix in a stand-by mode. Shutdown - Click this button to shut down the DiGiMatrix system. Cancel - Click this button to return to the Home Theater main window.
ASUS Wireless LAN adapter
The DiGiMatrix system comes with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN adapter for wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless LAN adapter allows you to share a single Internet connection with other computers making it a perfect solution for your home or small office network.

Features

The wireless LAN adapter gives you freedom to connect to a wired or wireless local area network and the Internet without the wires and cables. Employing the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the wireless LAN adapter is capable of transmitting and receiving signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. Below are other wireless LAN adapter features: Reliable data transfer rates of up to 11Mbps with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption Operating distance of up to 100 ft (30 m) indoors Easy installation and full software support Soft access point function supports up to 31 wireless clients (Windows XP only) Supports infrastructure (wireless LAN adapter to access point) and ad-hoc (wireless LAN adapter to other wireless clients) network types Windows 2000/XP compatible
The wireless LAN adapter operating distance may be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment.
5.7.1 Installing the WLAN card utilities and driver
To install the Wireless LAN adapter driver and the Control Center utility in your DiGiMatrix system: 1. Insert the DiGiMatrix support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. In the Drivers window, Click the ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter Driver item. An installation window appears. Click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver to begin installation.

A warning dialog box appears. Click OK.
The wizard displays the wired and wireless network connections to be added in a network bridge based on your configuration. Write down these network connections in a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place. Click OK.
Select the network connections to be bridged when the Network Connections window appears. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to select. Right-click on any selected network icon to open a drop-down menu. Select Bridge Connections.
The selected network connections are bridged. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections.
10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard.
Refer to Windows XP Help and Support Center for articles and help files on the Network Bridge function.
Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your computer directly connects to the Internet: 1. Select the number of IP address assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next.
The wizard will instruct you to enable ICS or create a network bridge if you are assigned two or more IP addresses.
The setup wizard automatically selects your broadband network connection. Check Enable Firewall to secure your network from unauthorized access. Click Next. Enable ICS following steps 2 to 10 in the section Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway.
Broadband connection that is always on
To enable ICS if you have an existing broadband network that is always on (DSL, cable modem, or LAN): 1. Select whether your computer directly connects to the Internet or through another computer or residential gateway. Click Next.
If your computer connects to the internet via another computer or residential gateway, follow steps 2 to 10 of the Internet connection via another computer or residential gateway section on pages 119-121. Follow the steps in the Direct Internet connection section on page 122 if your computer connects directly to the Internet.

Dial-up modem

Follow these instructions to enable ICS if you are using a modem and a regular or ISDN phone line. 1. Select the dial-up connection from the drop-down list. Click Next.
If you do not have a dial-up connection, the wizard will instruct you to create one using the Windows interface or the support CD from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Select whether your computer directly connects to the Internet or through another computer or residential gateway. Click Next.
5.7.5 The Control Center utility
The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection.

On Soft AP mode, only the Throughput and Frame Error fields appear.
Status - IP Config Tab The IP Config tab displays the current host and Ethernet adapter configurations. IP Config displays TCP/IP information including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) configurations. Use the IP Config Tab to verify your network settings. IP Release. Click to release the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter. IP Renew. Click to renew the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter. Ping. Click to display the Ping tab. Use ping to verify a connection to a particular host name or IP address.
The IP Release and IP Renew buttons may only be used on a DHCP-configured wireless LAN adapter.
Status - Ping Tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of the host computer with another computer in the network. To ping a connection: 1. Type the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. Configure the ping session by assigning the size and count of packet to send, and the time limit for a ping session to continue (in milliseconds). Click the Ping button.
During the ping session, the Ping button toggles into a Stop button. Click Stop anytime to cancel the ping session. The session field displays information on the verified connection including the roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) and packets sent, received, and lost after a ping session. Click the Clear button to clear the session field. Config - Basic Tab The Basic tab provides general information on network types and other configurations. Network Type. Select the type of network that you wish to use. Select Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an access point (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range. ASUS DiGiMatrix 127
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad Hoc mode. Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes in to the access point channel. In Ad Hoc mode, select a channel that is allowed for use in your country/region. See the Appendix for channel information. Data Rate. Select Fully Auto to allow WiFi-b to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may also fix data transfer rates to 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. PS Mode. This field allows control of the wireless LAN adapter power saving features. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is recommended for systems running on AC power. Other options include MAX_PSP (Maximum Power Savings) and Fast_PSP (Fast power-saving mode) Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet. Config - EncryptionTab Wireless data transmissions between your wireless LAN adapter and the AP are secured using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to assign the WEP keys. Check the Network Authentication (Shared Mode) option if you wish to use a network key to authenticate a preferred wireless network. Unchecking this option allows the network to operate on an Open System mode. Key Format allows you to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key. Key Length allows you to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bit encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.

The Control Center Left-click menu is available only when wireless LAN adapter is set to Station Mode (STA).
5.7.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless Settings utility
The Wireless Settings utility allows you to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (STA) or Soft Access Point (Soft AP) mode. In STA mode, your wireless LAN adapter connects to an access point to access a wireless network or the Internet. In Soft AP mode, your wireless LAN adapter transmits and receives signals to and from other Wi-Fi devices in a wireless network. The Soft AP feature is available only on systems running on Windows XP.

Station Mode (STA)

Follow these instructions to set your wireless LAN adapter in Station (STA) mode.

Windows 98SE/ME/2000 OS

1. Launch the Wireless Settings utility by double-clicking the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar. Click the Survey icon from the property window to display the available access points or other Wi-Fi device. Select the AP with the best signal quality by referring to the RSSI column. The higher the RSSI, the better the signal quality. Click the Config icon, then select the Basic tab to configure your network. Select Infrastructure, then click Apply.
Set the wireless LAN adapter Network Name (SSID). The wireless LAN adapter SSID must be identical with the SSID of the selected AP.
Setting the SSID to a null string allows your wireless LAN adapter to connect to any available access point.
Click the Encryption tab to set the wireless LAN adapter encryption if the selected AP has an enabled WEP encryption.
Refer to the Site Survey window to determine whether the selected AP has an enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) WEP encryption. Refer to page 128 on how to configure WEP encryptions.
To check if wireless LAN adapter is associated with the selected AP, click the Status icon in the property window, then select the Status tab. Look for the Associated State field to confirm.

Windows XP OS

Do any of the following to set your wireless LAN adapter in station mode. Enter the Wireless Settings utility 1. Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. 2. Click the Config icon in the property window, then select the Soft AP tab. Select Station Mode.
The following confirmation dialog box appears when you switch from Soft AP mode to Station Mode. Click Yes. Follow steps 2 to 7 of the previous section to set the wireless LAN adapter in STA mode.

Use the Change Mode menu 1. Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode.
Select Station Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK. Follow steps 2 to 7 of the previous section to set the wireless LAN adapter in STA mode. Chapter 5: Starting up
Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP)
You may set the wireless LAN adaptercard in soft access point mode. In soft AP, wireless LAN adapter can support up to 31 wireless clients in a home or small office network.

System requirements

Before setting your wireless LAN adapter as soft AP, make sure your system meets the following requirements: Windows XP operating system
Wireless clients in home or small office network must have: An installed IEEE 802.11b compliant network interface card Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system
Setting your wireless LAN adapter in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) mode
Do any of the following to set your wireless LAN adapter in soft AP mode: Enter the Wireless Settings utility 1. Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. 2. Click the Config icon in the property window of the Wireless Settings utility, then select the SoftAP tab. Select Soft AP Mode, then click Apply.
A confirmation window appears click Yes.

Use the Change Mode menu

Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode.
Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK.
The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the Windows taskbar.

Other Soft AP settings

When in Soft AP mode, two additional tabbed property sheets are added to the Status settings of the Wireless Settings utility. MAC Table The MAC Table tab displays the MAC address of a wireless device connected to the soft AP. AID - shows the Association ID of a wireless device connected to the soft AP. Power Saving Mode - displays the Power Saving Mode used by the wireless device connected to the soft AP. Event Log The Event Log tab displays detected system events including the date and time of the event and event type. Click Clear Log to clear the event log window.
ICS is a Windows XP feature allowing several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. With ICS, other wireless clients in a home or small office network rely on the wireless LAN adapter for Internet access. Enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) after setting the wireless LAN adapter on Soft AP mode.

You must have Administrator privileges before you can create a network bridge.
To bridge a wired network connection to the wireless LAN adapter: 1. Open the Wireless Settings utility. Select Config from the property window, then select the Soft AP tab. Select a network connection from the Available Network Connections box, then drag the connection to the Internet field. Click Apply.
A warning message appears. Click OK.
The Wireless Settings utility displays the wired and wireless network connections to be added in a network bridge based on your configuration. Write down these network connections in a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place. Click OK.
Select the network connections to be bridged. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to select. Right-click on any selected network icon to open a drop-down menu. Select Bridge Connections.
Wait while the selected network connections are bridged. The Network Connections window displays the bridged network connections.
Only LAN connections may be bridged with the wireless LAN adapter. The Wireless Settings utility will instruct you to change your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the wireless LAN adapter.
The appendix includes information on the DiGiMatrix remote controller and the optional Subsystem. It also includes the DVD-RW/ DVD-ROM/CD-RW technical specifications and the available wireless LAN adapter channels.

Subsystem

The Subsystem is designed to provide additional storage and an extra optical drive to the DiGiMatrix. The Subsystem package includes the following. CD-RW drive IDE cable DC power cable The following sections describe the Subsystem features, installation, and connection to the DiGiMatrix system.
The Subsystem is purchased separately.
A.1.1 Front and rear panel features

Front panel

CD-RW drive

(inside the panel door)

CD-RW drive eject button

IDE connector

DC IN socket
A.1.2 Removing the top cover
To remove the top cover: 1. On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.

2. 3. 4.

Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis. Set the top cover aside.
A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive
Set your hard disk drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a slave device.
To install a hard disk drive: 1. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector.

can turn on or off the Audio DJ
Button Radio Music Pictures Video Clips DVD
Open DVD/VCD mode Pause Stop Stop Rewind Fast forward Next pic Volume up Volume down Volume up Volume down Stop Stop Rewind Fast forward Previous chap Next chap Volume up Volume down Pause Open Pictures mode Pause slideshow Stop slideshow Start slideshow Previous pic Open Music mode Pause Stop Play Change ambience Change ambience Previous track Next track Volume up Volume down Next preset station Previous preset station Fine tuning (-) Fine tuning (+) Scan frequency down Scan frequency up Volume up Volume down

ASUS Home Theater

Open TV mode

Channel up

Channel down

Pause + Record TV

Stop recording

Play recorded TV

Volume up

Volume down

ASUS Home Theater Radio Music Pictures Video Clips DVD
Mute Change subtitle Show menu Select audio language Mute Mute Mute Open/Close Home Theater Full screen Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Select track Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Full screen Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Full screen Move right Move left Move up Move down Enter Select chapter Mute Record Open Home Theater / Return to the Home Theater main window Return to the entertainment mode main window

Button

Full screen

Move right

Move left

Move up

Move down
You may use the OS START ( ) button to wake up the DiGiMatrix system from S4 mode (suspend-to-disk/hibernate).

Select channel

A.3 DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW Technical specifications
Specification Write Speed DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R CD-RW HS CD-RW Read Speed DVD-ROM DVD-RAM CD-ROM Random Access Time DVD-ROM DVD-RAM CD-ROM Random Seek Time DVD-ROM DVD-RAM CD-ROM Burst PIO Mode MultiWord DMA Ultra DMA Interface MTBF Buffer Memory Size DVD-R/-RW/CD-R/-RW DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combination Drive Combination Drive 1X CLV 2X CLV 16X ZCLV 4X CLV 10X CLV 8X CAV 24X CAV 105ms 170ms 95ms 95ms 120ms 90ms 16.7MB/s 16.7MB/s 33.3MB/s ATAPI 100,000 POH 2MB 24X ZCLV 4X CLV 10X CLV 8X CAV 2X ZCLV 24X CAV 100 ms 170ms 90ms 85ms 130ms 80ms 16.7MB/s 16.7MB/s 33.3MB/s ATAPI (Enhanced IDE) 60,000 POH 2 MB DVD-ROM Drive 8X CAV 2X ZCLV 24X CAV 100 ms 170ms 95ms 95ms 120ms 90ms 16.7MB/s 16.7MB/s 33.3MB/s ATAPI 60,000 POH 192KB

A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels
The IEEE 802.11b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. Each channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the center frequencies of each channel.
Channel 7 Center Frequency 2.412 GHz 2.417 GHz 2.422 GHz 2.427 GHz 2.432 GHz 2.437 GHz 2.442 GHz Channel 14 Center Frequency 2.447 GHz 2.452 GHz 2.457 GHz 2.462 GHz 2.467 GHz 2.472 GHz 2.484 GHz
If several Wi-Fi devices are operating in the same vicinity, the distance between the center frequencies of channels used must be at least 25MHz to avoid interference.
The number of channels available for the wireless LAN adapter varies by country/region. Refer to the table below to determine the number of channels available in your location.
Country/Region (Regulating Body) Australia (ACA) Belgium (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Bulgaria (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Canada (CSA/cUL 950 3rd Edition) China (MII) Cyprus (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Czech Republic (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Denmark (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Finland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) France (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Germany (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Greece (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Hong Kong (OFTA) Hungary (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Iceland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Available Channels Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 11 Channels 1 to 11 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 (continued next page)
Country/Region (Regulating Body) Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Japan (TELEC) Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Mexico Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) New Zealand (PTC) Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea (KS) Spain (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Sweden (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Switzerland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Taiwan (DGT) Turkey (TTAS) United Kingdom (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) United States (FCC)
Available Channels Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 14* Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 9 to 11 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 11 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 11

Quick Setup Guide

Copyright 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

English

Contents

Getting started... 2

Package contents... 3 DiGiMatrix overview... 4
Hardware installation... 6
Preparation... Basic components to install.. Removing the top cover... Hardware installation... Installing a hard disk drive.. Installing a CPU... Installing a DIMM... Replacing the top cover... 9 9

Connecting cables... 10

Power adapter and cable... 10 Radio antenna... 10 Audio/Video cable.. 10 HDTV cable... 11 Video out cable... 11 Audio out cable... 11 Connecting external devices... 12
DiGiMatrix operations.. 12
Powering up... 13 Using the storage card reader.. 13 Using the optical drive... 14
Software installation.. 15
Support CD information... Music Wizard... Audio DJ.... ASUS Home Theater... 18 20

Remote controller... 22

ASUS DiGiMatrix (AB-V10)

Getting started

This Quick Setup Guide will help you get your ASUS DiGiMatrix PC up and running quickly. Refer to the ASUS DiGiMatrix manual when using this quick installation guide for detailed setup instructions.

Package contents

Unpack the ASUS DiGimatrix and set it on a flat, stable surface. Inspect the package and make sure the following items are present and in good condition.

DiGiMatrix system

Remote controller

Radio antenna

Universal power adapter and cable

HDTV cable

Video out cable

Audio out cable

Audio/video cable

User Guid

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Support CD

User Guide

DiGiMatrix overview

Front panel (external)
Power LED HDD LED Card reader LED LED panel

Optical S/PDIF port

IEEE 1394 port Headphone port
SM card slot SD/MMC card slot

IEEE 1394 port

Mic port

System power button

VOLUME +

System volume dial

NEXT button PREVIOUS button STOP button PLAY/PAUSE button Audio DJ power button Remote sensor

Front panel (internal)

Slim optical drive Drive activity LED STOP/EJECT button Emergency eject pinhole
MS/MS Pro card slot CF/Microdrive card slot

USB ports

Rear panel
Mic port Line Out port Line In port Antenna port PS/2 mouse port Gigabit LAN port Ethernet LAN port Video In port Cable TV connector

DVI port

DC In socket DC Out socket VGA port

Internal components

1. Standby power LED 2. HDD power plug (to HDD power connector) 3. IDE cable (to HDD connector) 4. Chassis fan 5. CPU fan 6. DIMM sockets 7. HDD metal tray 8. Optical drive drive shield

PS/2 keyboard port

HDTV/TV port

Secondary IDE connector

Hardware installation

1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4.

CAUTION! Computer components are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling any components, be sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap (not included) and touch the computer case, to release any static electricity from your body.

Preparation

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the DiGiMatrix system.
Basic components to install
Hard disk drive (HDD) Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

Removing the top cover

On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis. Set the top cover aside.
Installing a hard disk drive

Hand slot 7

Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.
Slide the metal cover toward the rear panel. Lift the metal cover after the side hooks are disengaged from the HDD tray rail and optical drive shield.
Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive, then connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector. Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes (two on the side and two on the bottom). Secure the drive with two side screws. Replace the metal cover by aligning its side hooks with the tray rail and optical drive shield. Slide the metal cover toward the front panel until it fits in place.
Secure the metal cover with the screws that you removed earlier.

Installing a CPU

1. 2. Loosen the CPU fan screws. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard, then lift the CPU fan. Remove the bracket screw that secures the chassis fan and heatsink assembly to the rear panel. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the chassis fan connector, then lift the chassis fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. Carefully insert the CPU to the socket until it fits in place.
CAUTION! The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 2
When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Re-install the chassis fan and heatsink assembly.
10. Re-install the CPU fan.

Installing a DIMM

2. 3. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
CAUTION! A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 2

Replacing the top cover

1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the top cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel cover tabs. Lower the rear edge of the top cover as shown. Push the top cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the top cover with two screws.

2. 3. 4.

Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.

Connecting cables

Power adapter and cable
1. 2. 3. Connect the power cable (female plug) to the power adapter. Connect the other end of the power cable (male plug) to a power outlet. Check the power adapter LED. The LED lights up to indicate that the power from the source is within the operating range.
Connect the DC IN power plug to the DiGiMatrix DC IN socket.
Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port.

Audio/Video cable

1. 2. Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port. Connect the S-Video output plug to the S-Video port of your video casette recorder. Connect the audio output plugs to the audio input ports of your video cassette recorder.
2. Connect the HDTV cable red, green, and blue jacks to the corresponding HDTV RCA input ports.
NOTE. You may also connect a regular TV set using the HDTV cable by connecting the blue jack to the video input port of the TV set. The TV set only receives video signals from the DiGiMatrix system. 2
The video out cable connects a television set with an S-Video feature. Insert one end of the video out cable to the HDTV port. Connect the other end to the S-Video port on your TV.
1. Insert the Line In, Line Out, and Mic plugs of the audio out cable to the audio I/O ports. Insert the input/output jacks of the audio out cable to the sound system input ports.
Insert the HDTV cable plug into the HDTV port.
Connecting external devices

To the front panel

Audio Devices HDD

Camera Headphone Scanner

To the rear panel

Cable TV

Line In Line Out Mic

RJ-45 PS/2 Mouse

DiGiMatrix subsystem

USB Mouse PS/2 KB

DiGiMatrix operations Powering up
DiGiMatrix has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the DiGiMatrix operating system (OS). Press the Audio DJ power button ( /AUDIO) to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio DJ feature.
Audio DJ power button System power button

Using the storage card reader
1. Install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD. Refer to page 15 for details. Select the appropriate slot for your storage card. Insert the storage card firmly to the slot. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. A green arrow anchored on a Removable Disk icon indicates that the slot is in use. An idle slot is indicated by a red square. Double click the Removable Disk icon. Access files or images from your storage cards as you would open, copy, move or delete files or images from your hard disk or floppy disk.
CAUTION! Do not remove a memory card when the card activity LED is lit or blinking. This may result to data loss! The storage card reader drivers are not included in the Recovery CD. If you recover your DiGiMatrix system using the Recovery CD, you must re-install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD before using the storage card reader.

Using the optical drive

1. Press the EJECT button of the optical drive. 2. When the drive tray ejects, carefully pull it out.
CAUTION! Avoid touching the optical drive lens. This may damage the drive.
Place a CD/DVD on the drive tray.
IMPORTANT. Hold a CD/DVD by the edges. Avoid touching the disc surface.
With one hand supporting the loading tray, push the CD/DVD hole into the drive spindle. The spindle clips snap into the hole indicating that the disc is in place.
Push the drive tray until it clicks in place.
Software installation Support CD information

Drivers

To begin using the support CD, place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install Click to display additional drivers Click an icon to display other information

Utilities

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

Music Wizard

The Music Wizard allows you to create and save MP3 playlists to your hard disk drive and lets you play them using the Audio DJ feature. The Music Wizard utility is included in the support CD that came with the DiGiMatrix package.

Launching Music Wizard

Creating a Playlist or Folder

Click Add to create a playlist or folder. A New Playlist or New Folder window appears.
Launch the Music Wizard utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > O2Micro Music Wizard > Music Wizard.
Locate the MP3 files/folders you wish to add to the playlist. Select the MP3 file/folder, then click Select to add the file. Click OK when done.
NOTE. You may also drag and drop MP3 files to the Selected Files window to add more files to the playlist.
The Music Wizard window displays the playlists or folders (P1 to P9) and command buttons located at the bottom of the window.
Saving your playlist or folder Editing your playlist or folder
1. Type a file name for the playlist, then click Save. 1. Select a playlist, then click Edit. 2. The Music Wizard window displays the created playlist and folder. 2. To add a file, select the file from the Existing Files window, then click Select. Click OK when done. To remove a file, select the file from the Selected Files window, then click Unselect. 3. Click a playlist icon to view all MP3 files saved on that playlist or folder. 3. A confirmation window appears. Click OK to remove the file from the playlist.

Audio DJ

Audio DJ is an application that allows you to play MP3 files from your hard disk drive, audio CD/DVD, or tune into a FM radio station without entering the DiGiMatrix operating system. To turn on the Audio DJ feature, press the Audio DJ power button ( /AUDIO) located on the front panel or press the button of the remote controller.
IMPORTANT. You must install Audio DJ from the support CD to use this feature.
Copyright (C) 2003, 2002, 2001, 02Micro International Ltd., All Rights Reserved. O2MiniOS Version 4.11.0 Player Version 4.10.9 Hard Disk: P1 : Twisted Angel P2 : Backstreet Boys - The Hits Chapter One P3 : P4 : P5 : P6 : P7 : P8 : P9 : CD/DVD Device 1 Radio FM Device play media : hdd mp3 Track 0001 Player Status : Playing
IMPORTANT. The Audio DJ feature is disabled when you disconnect the power plug and cable from the DiGiMatrix system. To enable the Audio DJ feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the power pug and cable. Press the system power button to turn on the system. Use the Windows shutdown procedures to turn off the system. Press the Audio DJ power button to put DiGIMatrix in Audio DJ mode.

Selecting an audio source
The Audio DJ window displays the audio sources (Hard Disk, CD/DVD Device 1, and Radio FM Device), play medium, and player status. To select an audio source: 1. 2. Press the STOP ( ) button until the Player Status displays Playlist Mode. Press the STOP ( ) button again, or the to select another audio source. button on the remote controller
Playing MP3 files from the hard disk drive
Audio DJ displays the playlists you created using the Music Wizard utility. If you selected Hard Disk as audio source, the first playlist is automatically selected. To play an MP3 playlist: 1. 2. Press the STOP ( ) button, or the select a playlist. button on the remote controller to
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the first MP3 file on the playlist.

Playing an audio CD/DVD

To play an audio CD/DVD: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert an audio CD/DVD to the optical drive. Select CD/DVD Device 1 as your audio source. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the first track of the audio CD/DVD. Press the NEXT or the PREVIOUS button to skip to the next track or to return to the previous track. Press STOP to stop playing an audio track.
Tuning into an FM radio station
To tune into an FM station: 1. 2. 3. Select Radio FM Device as your audio source. Scan the radio frequency by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. The scanning stops when a station is detected. The LED panel displays the radio frequency. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button or the controller to select a preset station, if any. buttons on the remote

Presetting a station

To preset an FM station: 1. 2. Press the PLAY button to scan available radio stations. After you have selected a radio station, press the PLAY/PAUSE button for at least 2 seconds until a preset number blinks on the LED panel. You may also press the button on the remote controller. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button or the buttons on the remote controller to select a preset number (1-9) for the selected station. Press the PLAY button to confirm the preset station.

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume by turning the volume dial clockwise (volume up) or counterclockwise (volume down). You may also press the or on the remote controller. Press the volume dial to MUTE sound.

ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the DiGiMatrix multimedia features.
Installing ASUS Home Theater
Place the ASUS Home Theater CD into the optical drive to start installation.The initial installation window appears. Click Next.
Read the License Agreement, then, click Yes.
When prompted, select the program folder you wish to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click Next.
The Home Theater application is copied into your system. Reboot your computer after completing installation.
To launch the ASUS Home Theater, click Start > All Programs > Home Theater > Home Theater.

Using ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater is an integrated multimedia application that allows you to watch TV, play a DVD or video clip, tune into an FM radio station, listen to audio files, or browse pictures with your DiGiMatrix system.

Window control buttons

Entertainment mode buttons

Mode display

Mode display - Displays the current or last entertainment mode used. Entertainment mode buttons
Mode TV Radio Music Pictures Video Clips DVD/VCD Functions Click this button to watch TV in your DiGiMatrix system. Click this button to tune into an FM radio station. Select this option to play audio CD/DVD tracks, MP3 files and radio recordings in your DiGimatrix system View and print pictures saved in your hard disk using this mode. Use this mode to view, play and organize your video clips. Watch a movie with the ASUS Home Theater DVD/VCD player.
Setup - Click this button to display the setup window. WWW - Click this button to open the ASUS website. Window control buttons
Click to return to the previous window. Click to minimize the window. Click to maximize the window. Click to exit Home Theater, put the system in standby mode, or shutdown the system.
Use the control panel buttons or navigation buttons on the remote controller ( ) to navigate through the Home Theater windows.

The control panel

Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the entertainment modes.

Channel up

Previous

Channel down

Volume down Mute
NOTE. Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another.
Operating range Power Source Receiver 5 meters (max) 2 x AAA batteries Built-in infrared receiver
Multimedia buttons Mode/Memory buttons

OS start button Navigation buttons

Control buttons

Audio control buttons Record button
Numeric buttons DVD control buttons Screen control buttons

Volume up

Snapshot

Forward

Rewind/ Replay

Record