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...4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-26 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-29 4.4.6 LAN Cable Status 4-30 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-30
4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-32 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-32 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-33...
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... disks 5-25 5.4.2 ULI® RAID configurations 5-25
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33
Chapter 6: A T I® MVP technology support
6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Hardware installation 6-2
6.2.1 Installing a single graphics card 6-2 6.2.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-3 6.3 Software information 6-6 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control...
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... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • C h a p t e r 6 : A T I® M V P t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t This chapter tells how to install ATI® MVP graphics cards.
Where to...
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... cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e
V X . X X . X X. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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...174; desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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...] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading...
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... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM or the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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Chapter summary
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5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33
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...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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... Driver
Executes the wizard to install the ADI SoundMAX® AD1986A audio driver and application.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver
Installs the driver for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI interface Gigabit LAN .
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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...the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS Screen Saver
Bring life to your computer screen by installing the...
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Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software.
Anti-virus utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu contains the item needed to create the ULI Serial ATA/RAID driver...
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... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS Utility."
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
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... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II
To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The D r i v e r s installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
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... l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r tab.
4. Click the P o w e r . . . button. The following dialog box appears.
5. From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select M i n i m a l P o w e r M a n a g e m e n t.
6. Click O K to effect settings.
Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver and application before using this feature.
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... to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.
Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet™ program:
1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the S t a r t button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet.
2. If you...
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... motherboard, such as the ASUS A8R-MVP
motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system. See "6. Power connectors" on page 2-24 for details.
• Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon® X850 Crossfire™ Edition User's Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation...
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... your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems:
• Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition.
1. Turn on your system and log in with administrator rights.
2. Windows® auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card and siplays...
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... driver.
• Select C u s t o m to individually choose desired software components.
7. Installation begins.
8. A status window appears, indicating the progress of the installation.
9. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer. Click Y e s to restart your computer now or N o to restart later. Click F i n i s h.
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