Asus P4S8X Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Software reference
5.11 Winbond Smart Manager
The Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC with
a smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card.
Once a smart card reader is configured, set up the Smart Manager software
utility for boot up or always on system security.
5.11.1 Setting Up Smart Manager
Connect the smart card reader to the P4S8X; (refer to page 41 in Hardware
Setup for the connector location.) Boot up the PC and enter BIOS (press
<del>) to change the configuration to accept smart card
hardware: in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration
sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit.
Finish booting up. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on the selection:
Winbond Smart Manager Application. The auto-installer prompts to
install the Base Components and after doing show displays a readme file.
Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted.
Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted.
Driver setup:
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