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... power switch 3-2
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS...
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... Boot menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-36 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.4 Security 4-38
4.7 Exit menu 4-41
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information...
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5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-9
5.4 AI Audio feature 5-12 5.5 VIA RAID configurations 5-16
5.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 5-17 5.5.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 5-18 5.5.3 Create Array 5-19 5.5.4 Delete Array 5-21 5.5.5 Select Boot Array 5-22 5.5.6 Serial Number View 5-22 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations...
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2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card 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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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 61
... Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe.... the left side of the screen, then click the Play button.
The default language setting is English.
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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 73
...4.1.6 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "4.7 Exit Menu."
The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information.
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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 111
... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert 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...
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AD1985 SoundMAX Audio Driver
This item installs the ADI 1985 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application.
3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Driver
This item installs the 3Com® 3C940 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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... and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 122
... 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.
SoundMAX 4 XL requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX.
If the SoundMAX4 XL software is correctly installed...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 138
... follow the format procedure for installing a new hard drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS).
8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
Creating a Security Array with Existing...
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... the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive and press F6.
3. Follow succeeding screen instructions.
For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Promise® RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\Promise\Setup" or the VIA RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID" of the motherboard support CD.
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...4.1.6 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers...
SK8V User Manual - Page 71
... to 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 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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... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert 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...
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AD1985 SoundMAX Audio Driver
This item installs the ADI 1985 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application.
3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Driver
This item installs the 3Com® 3C940 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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... and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make...
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... requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX.
If the SoundMAX4 XL software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the taskbar.
SoundMAX4 XL icon
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX4 XL icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.
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...when the Operating Mode setting in the BIOS is [RAID] mode.
4. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® RAID driver is located in "\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. Use this utility when configuring Serial ATA RAID 0 or RAID 1.
5. A floppy disk with Promise® SATA 378, FastTrak 378 or VIA® RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP™...