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... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help...
... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help...
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... parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to...
... parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to...
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...;le to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage... and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive....
...;le to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage... and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive....
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This utility is available in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
This utility is available in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to...
... instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to...
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... or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [...Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the iteam has...
... or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [...Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the iteam has...
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...Press to save changes and exit. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password...Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you to the Setup program. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS K8N-VM 2-39
...Press to save changes and exit. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password...Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you to the Setup program. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS K8N-VM 2-39
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...contents of the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better ...the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support
...contents of the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better ...the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support
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...helps you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft®...; DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3...
...helps you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft®...; DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3...
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... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help...
... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help...
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... MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 3.
... MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 3.
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...the optical drive. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file... disk.) 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save ...
...the optical drive. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file... disk.) 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save ...
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... package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service... that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • ...
... package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service... that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • ...
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Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
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... screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next...
... screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next...
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...-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] ...Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system time...
...-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] ...Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system time...
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...] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS K8N-VM 2-39 Select [Ok] to the non-volatile RAM. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. If you to...
...] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS K8N-VM 2-39 Select [Ok] to the non-volatile RAM. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. If you to...
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...and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support ..., and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the ...
...and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support ..., and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the ...
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... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer ...
... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer ...