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Contents 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.4 Security 2-29 2.7 Exit menu 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Manuals 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-5 3.3 RAID configurations 3-6 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-6 3.3.2 SIS RAID configurations 3-7 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 v
Contents 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.4 Security 2-29 2.7 Exit menu 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Manuals 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-5 3.3 RAID configurations 3-6 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-6 3.3.2 SIS RAID configurations 3-7 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 v
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K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors ... EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications...
K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors ... EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications...
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... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. See Chapter... PCI devices. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Align a DIMM on the system and change the ...
... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. See Chapter... PCI devices. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Align a DIMM on the system and change the ...
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... cards and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT B - The figure shows a network card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - shared - - INT C - - -
... cards and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT B - The figure shows a network card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - shared - - INT C - - -
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Connect the USB cable of the connector. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. 5. USB ... are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND K8S-MX K8S-MX Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of... the chassis front panel. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
Connect the USB cable of the connector. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. 5. USB ... are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND K8S-MX K8S-MX Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of... the chassis front panel. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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...driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ASUS K8S-MX...] Cool N' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you want to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you to be disabled for the normal operation. GART...
...driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ASUS K8S-MX...] Cool N' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you want to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you to be disabled for the normal operation. GART...
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...98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Click on an item to maximize the features of your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply ...support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. ...
...98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Click on an item to maximize the features of your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply ...support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. ...
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... ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SIS191/SIS190 LAN drivers for 10/100 LAN solution that provides up to activate the devices. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! For Windows® XP...
... ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SIS191/SIS190 LAN drivers for 10/100 LAN solution that provides up to activate the devices. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! For Windows® XP...
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...utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for... an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Technology software. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports.
...utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for... an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Technology software. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports.
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...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to the surviving drive as RAID sets. If one drive to boot the system from ...hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details...
...as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to the surviving drive as RAID sets. If one drive to boot the system from ...hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details...
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...you to press the F6 key to boot from the optical drive". Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. The following menu appears: 1) Make SIS RAID Driver Disk 2) Format Floppy Disk 3) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose 1 ~ 3:_ 7. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. ... package to avoid computer virus infection. Press the any key when the system prompts "Press any key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Start Windows. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Insert the support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. OR ...
...you to press the F6 key to boot from the optical drive". Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. The following menu appears: 1) Make SIS RAID Driver Disk 2) Format Floppy Disk 3) FreeDOS command prompt Please choose 1 ~ 3:_ 7. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. ... package to avoid computer virus infection. Press the any key when the system prompts "Press any key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Start Windows. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Insert the support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. OR ...
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Contents 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.4 Security 2-29 2.7 Exit menu 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
Contents 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-27 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.4 Security 2-29 2.7 Exit menu 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
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x K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors ... EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications...
x K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors ... EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications...
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... in only one direction. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System...into a socket to the card. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Turn on the socket. 3. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
... in only one direction. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System...into a socket to the card. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Turn on the socket. 3. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
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... 1 PCI slot 2 LAN AGP slot VGA slot INT A shared - - - - shared shared INT D - - shared - - The figure shows a network card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other...
... 1 PCI slot 2 LAN AGP slot VGA slot INT A shared - - - - shared shared INT D - - shared - - The figure shows a network card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other...
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These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a ... ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of sufficient air flow within the...
These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a ... ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of sufficient air flow within the...
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...DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Device driver developers may enable it for the normal operation. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock ...Error Reporting feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [2.6V] [2.5V] [Auto] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable...
...DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Device driver developers may enable it for the normal operation. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock ...Error Reporting feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [2.6V] [2.5V] [Auto] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable...
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options ... install Click an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to maximize the features...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options ... install Click an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to maximize the features...
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... Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities ... up to 100Mbps data transfer rates. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760GX Graphics controller driver. Technology drivers. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to activate the devices...
... Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities ... up to 100Mbps data transfer rates. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760GX Graphics controller driver. Technology drivers. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to activate the devices...
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... cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Anti-virus utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. The Acrobat®...; Reader software is for detailed information. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allow...
... cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Anti-virus utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. The Acrobat®...; Reader software is for detailed information. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allow...