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...2.6.3 PCI slots 2-13 2.6.4 AGP slot 2-13 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-14 2.8 Connectors 2-17
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 4-3
4.2 BIOS Setup program...
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... the support CD 5-1 Drivers menu 5-2 Utilities menu 5-3 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 Other information 5-7
5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 E-Color 3Deep 5-17 5.3.5 Winbond Voice Editor 5-20 5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-24
5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 5-26 5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks...
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... 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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... in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
4. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You will receive the error message, "WARNING! Device not ready." if you proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive.
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... DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence...
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to 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 Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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Chapter summary
5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 .... 5-26 5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID drivers .... 5-34
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... motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance 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 welcome screen and the installation...
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... support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.
Avance AC'97 Audio Driver Applicaton
This item installs the Avance AC'97 compliant audio controller and application.
Promise FastTrak 376 Controller Driver
This item shows the detailed information installation of the Promise FastTrak 376 controller driver for the Serial ATA and RAID features..
BroadCom 5702 LAN Drivers or BroadCom 4401 LAN Drivers...
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... to display the System Properties window.
2. On the System Properties window, click on the Hardware tab. Click on the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.
3. On the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) opposite the Network adapters item to show the ASUSTeK/BroadCom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller. Double-click the item.
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... sleep modes.
5. Click the arrow under Value to set to Magic Frame. Click OK. The Magic Frame setting wakes up the system from S1, S3, S4 and S5 sleep modes.
If the BCM4401 LAN controller is onboard, the Wake-On-LAN feature does NOT work on DOS mode.
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
A7V8X User Manual - Page 105
... motherboard supports. Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
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...
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... provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports.
5.3.1 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu:
Programs...
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...process.
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™
The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section "5.2.3 Software menu".
Before using ASUS MyLogo2 feature, use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website.
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to...
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...support CD. See section "5.2.3 Software menu".
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe.
Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.
Launching the program
Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your desktop, or from the Windows... the Play button.
The default language setting is English.
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If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do so.
Follow these steps to customize your...the Voice Editor screen, click on the Add button to display the Add Wave File window.
6. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database. Close the window when done.
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... 6 channel speakers for this setup.
Setting the RealTek ALC650 AC'97 Audio Configuration
1. Install the RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio driver from the support CD.
2. After installation, the RealTek
"Sound Effect" icon appears on the
bottom right of the screen.
Sound Effect Icon
3. Click on the Sound Effect icon to display the RealTek ALC650 AC97 Audio Configuration dialogue box. Transform...
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6. Use the arrow keys to select the source drive. The FastBuild utility will copy all the data from the source drive to the target drive.
7. Press to save the selection and start the duplication. The following message appears:
Start to duplicate the image... Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort
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...Manager" page.
5. View device by type and find "Other devices" node.
4. Select the "PCI Mass Storage Controller" node and then click "Properties."
6. Please select [General] page to reinstall driver or select [Driver] page to update the driver.
7. Follow the instruction to insert your Windows CD or ASUS support CD to install the driver.
(Driver Location: {CD-ROM driver}:\Promise\Raid0or1\Win9x-ME...
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...when you see "Press F6 if you want to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver." 13. Press S to set up RAID controller. 14. Insert the floppy diskette with the files you copied earlier. 15. Choose WinXP Promise FastTrak376™ Controller. 16. The RAID system is now setup to work with the XP or 2000 platform. Complete the Windows OS installation process.
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