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...updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar...Configuration 2-19 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-22 2.5 Power menu 2-23 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S 2-23 2.5.2 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.5 BIOS--> AML ACPI table 2-24 2.5.6 Headless mode 2-24 2.5.7 APM Configuration 2-24 iv
...updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar...Configuration 2-19 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-22 2.5 Power menu 2-23 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S 2-23 2.5.2 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.5 BIOS--> AML ACPI table 2-24 2.5.6 Headless mode 2-24 2.5.7 APM Configuration 2-24 iv
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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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AMD Sempron™ processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache - K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous ...support for S/PDIF out interface SIS 191/190 MAC + Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS...
AMD Sempron™ processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache - K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous ...support for S/PDIF out interface SIS 191/190 MAC + Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS...
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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 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector ... 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) * ...
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 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector ... 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) * ...
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... a new benchmark for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide If any of power computing! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ...via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the AMD Athlon...
... a new benchmark for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide If any of power computing! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host ...via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the AMD Athlon...
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...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-3 This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of additional RAID cards. Serial ATA RAID solution The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that provides the performance needs of the industry's first x86-64 technology. AGP 8X support... allows for everyday computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor is ...
...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-3 This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of additional RAID cards. Serial ATA RAID solution The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that provides the performance needs of the industry's first x86-64 technology. AGP 8X support... allows for everyday computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor is ...
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... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... the system hangs due to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot... from a floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to buy advanced sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... the system hangs due to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot... from a floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to buy advanced sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
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... any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than 18 chips are not supported. • Always install DIMMs with more than the recommended configurations may cause...
... any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than 18 chips are not supported. • Always install DIMMs with more than the recommended configurations may cause...
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... VS32M8-6 2B0412 MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
... VS32M8-6 2B0412 MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G MT46V32M8-G K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
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supports one module inserted into both slots. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - Single-sided DS - SS - Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor ... SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS DS SS SS DS SS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS Component DIMM support AB V58C2256804SAT5B •• K4H560838F-TCCC •• HY5DU56822CT-J •• PM4D328D50406EU •• PM4D328S50403DU •• V58C2256804SAT6 •• HY5DU56822BT-J •• ...
supports one module inserted into both slots. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - Single-sided DS - SS - Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor ... SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS DS SS SS DS SS DS DS DS DS SS DS DS Component DIMM support AB V58C2256804SAT5B •• K4H560838F-TCCC •• HY5DU56822CT-J •• PM4D328D50406EU •• PM4D328S50403DU •• V58C2256804SAT6 •• HY5DU56822BT-J •• ...
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... - - - - INT B - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the ...
... - - - - INT B - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the ...
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Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8S-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8S-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-15 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8S-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8S-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-15 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
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PIN 1 K8S-MX Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-19 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA133 slave ...• Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PIN 1 K8S-MX IDE connectors 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. After ...
PIN 1 K8S-MX Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-19 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA133 slave ...• Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PIN 1 K8S-MX IDE connectors 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. After ...
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... generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC K8S-MX USB78 1 K8S-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...front panel. 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 total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 The module has two USB 2.0 ports for ...
... generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC K8S-MX USB78 1 K8S-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...front panel. 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 total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 The module has two USB 2.0 ports for ...
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...next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for playing or editing audio files. ® +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V K8S-MX K8S-MX Game connector GAME1... The GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND K8S-MX K8S-MX SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 ASUS K8S-MX...
...next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for playing or editing audio files. ® +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V K8S-MX K8S-MX Game connector GAME1... The GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND K8S-MX K8S-MX SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 ASUS K8S-MX...
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...Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Important notes • It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. OR If you ...to restore the BIOS in case you are using Windows® XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® 2000 CD: a. ASUS EZ Flash - At the DOS prompt, type: format...
...Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Important notes • It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. OR If you ...to restore the BIOS in case you are using Windows® XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® 2000 CD: a. ASUS EZ Flash - At the DOS prompt, type: format...
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...system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 5. All rights reserved. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. You need to a bootable floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-3 ... motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Write the BIOS file name on...
...system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 5. All rights reserved. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. You need to a bootable floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-3 ... motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Write the BIOS file name on...
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Reading file "K8S-MX.ROM". Rebooting. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 ...the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS...floppy disk, you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... When a corrupted BIOS is renamed as "K8S-MX.ROM". 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Make sure ...
Reading file "K8S-MX.ROM". Rebooting. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 ...the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS...floppy disk, you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... When a corrupted BIOS is renamed as "K8S-MX.ROM". 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Make sure ...
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...-ROM... When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-7 When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for this motherboard. Reading file "K8S-MX.ROM". Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM...
...-ROM... When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-7 When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for this motherboard. Reading file "K8S-MX.ROM". Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM...
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... POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. This section explains how to configure your screen. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for... your BIOS." The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that the computer can update using this utility.
... POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. This section explains how to configure your screen. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for... your BIOS." The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that the computer can update using this utility.