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... socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 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 Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3.
... socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 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 Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3.
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...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. 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. INT B - shared - - INT C - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express ...
...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. 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. INT B - shared - - INT C - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express ...
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... 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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Connect the USB ... at +12V. 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
... 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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Connect the USB ... at +12V. 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
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... to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS [Disabled...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to be disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
... to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS [Disabled...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to be disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
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...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. The contents of the support CD are subject to maximize the ...features of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS...
...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. The contents of the support CD are subject to maximize the ...features of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS...
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... sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to USB 2.0. SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760 AGP driver. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to support USB 2.0.
... sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to USB 2.0. SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760 AGP driver. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to support USB 2.0.
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...driver. Technology software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS... Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe...
...driver. Technology software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS... Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe...
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...disk array. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ...Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set ....
...disk array. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ...Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set ....
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... the floppy disk to create a SIS RAID driver disk. 4. Use the support CD that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that came with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5.... Press then insert the floppy disk with the motherboard package to create a RAID driver disk. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process...
... the floppy disk to create a SIS RAID driver disk. 4. Use the support CD that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that came with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5.... Press then insert the floppy disk with the motherboard package to create a RAID driver disk. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process...
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... such that came with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Assign an IRQ to install a DIMM. 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward... Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
... such that came with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Assign an IRQ to install a DIMM. 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward... Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
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...IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN AGP slot VGA slot INT A shared - - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 cards that the cards do...
...IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN AGP slot VGA slot INT A shared - - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 cards that the cards do...
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... to 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. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are inadequate,...+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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black...
... to 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. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are inadequate,...+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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black...
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...] [Auto] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. The driver developer may enable it for normal operation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. ...memory accesses to be disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for the normal operation. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] Cool N'...
...] [Auto] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. The driver developer may enable it for normal operation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. ...memory accesses to be disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for the normal operation. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] Cool N'...
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.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install. Click...
.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install. Click...
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... Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Technology drivers. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and...
... Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Technology drivers. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and...