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5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11
Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-12 5.4 RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-18 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-19...
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... to 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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The...
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A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary
Power Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) WiFi-g™ One-touch wizard
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the 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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...Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
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SATA2 SATA1
A8V-E DELUXE SATA connectors
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1
GND
Important notes on Serial ATA
• The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows® 2000/XP.
• Install the Windows...
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...software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD.
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application.
Launching the Voice Editor
You can launch the program from the Windows® desktop... screen, then click the Play button.
The default language setting is English.
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... the Voice Editor main window.
Not all events on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints.
3. Click the W r i t e button from the Voice Editor main window to update the EEPROM.
4. Click Y e s to confirm.
The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language.
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Chapter 3: Powering up
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... sampling rate.
• Create a separate folder for your wave files so you can locate them easily.
4. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to display the A d d W a v e F i l e window.
5. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database, then close the window when done.
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...D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site...
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...CD from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When no CD...
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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.
Quit all Windows®...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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... example, you 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 of the LPC chip.
The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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Chapter summary
5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-26 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-27
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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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Make VIA 6420 Driver Disk
Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 6420 RAID configuration.
PCI Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.
ALC850 Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application.
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... speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
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... 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 MyLogo2™, use the AWDFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 Updating the BIOS".
• 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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.... For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
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...-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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