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... unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
... unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
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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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..., do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before the...
..., do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before the...
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... the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii About this guide Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that appear in completing a task. Example: At the DOS...
... the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii About this guide Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that appear in completing a task. Example: At the DOS...
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2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set to Manual. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is set the AGP/PCI frequency. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to .../33] [75/37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Take caution when changing the settings of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed...
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set to Manual. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is set the AGP/PCI frequency. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to .../33] [75/37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Take caution when changing the settings of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed...
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...] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Set to 4 beats to set using one of the standard values. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled...
...] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Set to 4 beats to set using one of the standard values. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled...
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3.2.4 Manuals The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-5 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.2.4 Manuals The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-5 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to select a disk drive. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support If you selected 1 proceed to select JBOD (Spanning) 2. From the RAID Setup, press then to step 5. 4. Creating JBOD 1.
Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to select a disk drive. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support If you selected 1 proceed to select JBOD (Spanning) 2. From the RAID Setup, press then to step 5. 4. Creating JBOD 1.
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If you selected 2, select the array block size by pressing the corresponding number beside the available block sizes then press . 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 7. 4. If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Creating RAID 0 for performance 1. From the RAID Setup, press then to select RAID 0 (Striping). 2.
If you selected 2, select the array block size by pressing the corresponding number beside the available block sizes then press . 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 7. 4. If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Creating RAID 0 for performance 1. From the RAID Setup, press then to select RAID 0 (Striping). 2.
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Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to select a disk drive. If you selected 1 proceed to select RAID 1 (Mirroring). 2. From the RAID Setup, press then to step 5. 4. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-13 Creating RAID 1 for capacity 1.
Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to select a disk drive. If you selected 1 proceed to select RAID 1 (Mirroring). 2. From the RAID Setup, press then to step 5. 4. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-13 Creating RAID 1 for capacity 1.
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... reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes,... for identification or explanation and to infringe. Checklist E1647 First Edition September 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
... reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes,... for identification or explanation and to infringe. Checklist E1647 First Edition September 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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... motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface...
... motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface...
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...Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you must press the enclosed key. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign...IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout...
...Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you must press the enclosed key. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign...IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout...
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.../37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to 250. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected by BIOS. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set...
.../37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to 250. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected by BIOS. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set...
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...] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] This item sets the TRAS. Bank Interleaving [ Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to use 64 Bit Dq. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options...
...] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] This item sets the TRAS. Bank Interleaving [ Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to use 64 Bit Dq. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options...