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... form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
... form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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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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... the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
... the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks...
... must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks...
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... [Standard] Sets the mode for the CPU and other system devices. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the clock generator to Manual. Use the and keys to 250. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the ...settings for overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of this item is set the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [66/33] [75/37...
... [Standard] Sets the mode for the CPU and other system devices. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the clock generator to Manual. Use the and keys to 250. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the ...settings for overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of this item is set the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [66/33] [75/37...
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... options: [Auto] [Disabled] Burst Length [ 8 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Set by the code using one...
... options: [Auto] [Disabled] Burst Length [ 8 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Set by the code using one...
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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). ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-5 Click item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 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). ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-5 Click item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 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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Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 5. 4. If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. From the RAID Setup, press then to select a disk drive. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to select JBOD (Spanning) 2. Creating JBOD 1.
Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 5. 4. If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. From the RAID Setup, press then to select a disk drive. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to select JBOD (Spanning) 2. Creating JBOD 1.
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If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 7. 4. Creating RAID 0 for performance 1. 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 From the RAID Setup, press then to select RAID 0 (Striping). 2.
If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 7. 4. Creating RAID 0 for performance 1. 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 From the RAID Setup, press then to select RAID 0 (Striping). 2.
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Creating RAID 1 for capacity 1. From the RAID Setup, press then to select a disk drive. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to select RAID 1 (Mirroring). 2. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-13 If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 5. 4.
Creating RAID 1 for capacity 1. From the RAID Setup, press then to select a disk drive. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press to select RAID 1 (Mirroring). 2. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 3-13 If you selected 1 proceed to manually configure array then press . 3. Select to auto-create a RAID array or press to step 5. 4.
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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted,...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted,...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...
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If you must supply a filename for [filename]. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to ... a task. Example: indicates that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. About this...
If you must supply a filename for [filename]. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to ... a task. Example: indicates that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. About this...
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...by BIOS. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the settings for overclocking. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is set to set the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [66/...33] [75/37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Manual. Take caution when changing the settings of this item is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Use...
...by BIOS. The value of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the settings for overclocking. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the Overclock Option is set to set the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [66/...33] [75/37] [80/40] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Manual. Take caution when changing the settings of this item is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Use...
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... use 64 Bit Dq. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. Set to 4 beats to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10...
... use 64 Bit Dq. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. Set to 4 beats to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10...