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...30 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 ASUSUpdate utility...3-30 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...3-33 ASUS BIOS Updater...3-35
Chapter 4:
4.1 4.2
Installing an operating system...4-1 Support DVD information...4-1 Running the support DVD...4-1 Obtaining the softwaremanuals...4-2 AI Suite II...4-3
Software support
4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1
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... entering the OS...4-22 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...4-22 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation...4-23 Using a USB floppy disk...Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards...5-2 Installing the device drivers...5-3 Enabling the ATI®...Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards...5-4 Installing the device drivers...5-5 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure ... for additional information and for product and softwareupdates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package ...
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Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-..., Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE DriversASUS Utilities ASUSUpdate Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support...
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ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only ...
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity ...
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...and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near ... reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the ...
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... 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driverinstallation. USB 3.0 devices ... JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard ... Blue Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray
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ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED
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Chapter 3:
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Knowing BIOS
BIOS setup
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface... to run the BIOS Setup. You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
Inappropriate settings of the BIOS ... from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
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... of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installingWindows OS.
• When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 ...1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA ...
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... you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 2. 3. ASUSUpdate: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment...is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUSUpdate utility allows you ...Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Launching ASUSUpdate
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch...
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows®... and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboardsettings and ... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install... computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install...
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...your computer 1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Driversinstallation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. Click the Utilities... with models. Refer to the softwaremanual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO
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... play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® AudioDriver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audiosoftware is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD ....
Realtek HD Audio Manager
A.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™
Set default device button Minimize button Exit ...
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... must installWindows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA... can only be set as a data disk only. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set,...driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.5 Creating ...existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
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4.5
Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
• •... then press . Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
4.5.2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To create a ...
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... corresponding OS version. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. 2. 3. 4. During the OS installation, click LoadDriver to allow you ... you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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... OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (... disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then ...
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... Select your current graphics carddrivers. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer.
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The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow...
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...that your PCI Express graphics carddriver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the ...174; CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature ...GPU. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. Select Enable CrossFireX.
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... the connector is firmly in place.
Connect a VGA or a DVIcable to the graphics card.
SLI bridge
Goldfingers
5.2.3
Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with ...Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5).
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Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power ...