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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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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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DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Refer to the card. 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... Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Refer to the card. 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... Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
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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 D - - shared - - INT C - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ...
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 D - - shared - - INT C - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ...
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...the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND K8S-MX K8S-MX Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. The module has two...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 available for additional USB ports. 5. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Connect the... a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
...the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND K8S-MX K8S-MX Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. The module has two...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 available for additional USB ports. 5. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Connect the... a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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... :3 CLK :7 CLK Interleaving allows memory accesses to be disabled for the normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that...
... :3 CLK :7 CLK Interleaving allows memory accesses to be disabled for the normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that...
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The contents of the support CD are subject to install. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware ... 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. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features...
The contents of the support CD are subject to install. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware ... 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. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features...
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... compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. Technology drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SIS 760 Graphics Driver Installs the SiS 760GX graphics controller driver. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760 AGP...
... compliant audio controller and application. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. SIS RAID Controller Driver Installs the SIS RAID controller driver. Technology drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SIS 760 Graphics Driver Installs the SiS 760GX graphics controller driver. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760 AGP...
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... destroys data. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to the...
... destroys data. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to the...
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... the surviving drive 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 want to read and write data in a RAID set . The new drive must be of the... from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to a second drive. If you install an operating system to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Refer to a selected hard disk drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the entire system.
... the surviving drive 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 want to read and write data in a RAID set . The new drive must be of the... from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to a second drive. If you install an operating system to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Refer to a selected hard disk drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the entire system.
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... when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that came with the motherboard package to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk...process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press . 9. The following menu appears: 1) Make SIS RAID...
... when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that came with the motherboard package to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk...process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to create a RAID driver disk. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press . 9. The following menu appears: 1) Make SIS RAID...
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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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...DDR DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM .../2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 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 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Turn on the socket. 3.
...DDR DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM .../2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 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 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Turn on the socket. 3.
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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 - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product ...
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 - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... ® 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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A.... 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...
... ® 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 before using the USB 2.0 feature. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A.... 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...
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... this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set... detect or select from a list the DDR operating voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N'Quiet Memory Configuration...
... this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set... detect or select from a list the DDR operating voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N'Quiet Memory Configuration...
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...CD into your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to... and corresponding updates 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 install. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software ...
...CD into your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to... and corresponding updates 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 install. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software ...
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... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that provides up to 100Mbps data transfer rates. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760GX Graphics controller driver. ASUS' AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3
... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that provides up to 100Mbps data transfer rates. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AGP SiS 760 driver Installs the SiS 760GX Graphics controller driver. ASUS' AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-3
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... you keep your computer at home or in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in the office. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. The Acrobat® Reader software is for detailed...
... you keep your computer at home or in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in the office. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. The Acrobat® Reader software is for detailed...