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...Installing G.P. Diagnosis card 2-37 2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes 2-38
Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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... Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-40 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42
Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other...
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...5-44 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-44
Chapetr 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1
6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7
Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel®...
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... card installation procedures.
• Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS...
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... choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
HE 95
With the whole new high power efficiency design - HE 95, this motherboard is able to achieve 95%+ power efficiency in light loading mode and 90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. No software or driver required...
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... next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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... the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
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...174; chipset Inf update program.
SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1988B audio driver and application.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.
Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID controller driver.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.
ASUS EPU Driver + AI...
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ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
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.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable...
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... screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See...
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... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers 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 DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
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... Suite on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop.
To launch the...
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... in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into...
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... 13. ATX Power connectors on page 2-34 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 procedures.
• The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack...
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... rights. 2. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu.
4. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears.
5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes.
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... Custom to individually choose desired software components.
Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.
Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation.
7. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer. Click Yes to restart your...
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....com for more information on the EIST feature.
A.2.1 System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
• Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/
Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
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