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2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-25 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-28 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit Menu 2-32 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 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 RAID Configurations...
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-25 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-28 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit Menu 2-32 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 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 RAID Configurations...
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... this manual. Layout of three chapters which is in support CD. These documents are as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. About This Guide This user guide includes all tthe information about K8U-X, and you can easily grasp each item of menu which are not part of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation...
... this manual. Layout of three chapters which is in support CD. These documents are as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. About This Guide This user guide includes all tthe information about K8U-X, and you can easily grasp each item of menu which are not part of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation...
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... bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio Lan USB Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU Support AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-biit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology ULi M1689 800 MHz (1600 MT/s) 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support up to 2GB PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 non-ECC un-buffered DDR SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X 4 x PCI 2 x UltraATA 133/100 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1and JBOD ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio...
... bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio Lan USB Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU Support AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-biit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology ULi M1689 800 MHz (1600 MT/s) 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support up to 2GB PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 non-ECC un-buffered DDR SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X 4 x PCI 2 x UltraATA 133/100 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1and JBOD ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio...
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... the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies. S/PDIF out The motherboardʼs S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of additional RAID cards. Serial ATA RAID solution The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage...
... the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies. S/PDIF out The motherboardʼs S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of additional RAID cards. Serial ATA RAID solution The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage...
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... sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-31. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS...
... sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-31. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS...
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... the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. The LED lights...
... the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. The LED lights...
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... updating the BIOS! A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5. What you copied to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
... updating the BIOS! A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5. What you copied to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
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... Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit An item with the configuration options for that is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Configure DRAM Timing by...
... Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit An item with the configuration options for that is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Configure DRAM Timing by...
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...-4 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...
...-4 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...
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... Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2010MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2010MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...;guration The Memory Configuration menu items allow you can be set by the code using [Auto] or select [Limit] to set using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you to display the sub-menu. Set by the code using one of the standard values. MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. Select an item then press to change the related memory settings. User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
...;guration The Memory Configuration menu items allow you can be set by the code using [Auto] or select [Limit] to set using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you to display the sub-menu. Set by the code using one of the standard values. MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. Select an item then press to change the related memory settings. User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
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... the BIOS to detect whether you to change the SouthBridge settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you are using the onbaoard audio controller. USB 2.0 EHCI Host Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables connector function of USB 1.1. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item enables or disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Ethernet Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables the internal Ethernet controler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the...
... the BIOS to detect whether you to change the SouthBridge settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you are using the onbaoard audio controller. USB 2.0 EHCI Host Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables connector function of USB 1.1. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item enables or disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Ethernet Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables the internal Ethernet controler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the...
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... Graphics Adapter [AGP] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the AGP Video controller. If you can provide 1.06GB/s as follows: [8X] [4X]. MPS Revision [1.1] Sets the MPS revision value. Even if you installed an AGP 4X graphics card, you installed an AGP 8X graphics card, the configuration options are as its transfer rate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. SATA Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables Serial...
... Graphics Adapter [AGP] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the AGP Video controller. If you can provide 1.06GB/s as follows: [8X] [4X]. MPS Revision [1.1] Sets the MPS revision value. Even if you installed an AGP 4X graphics card, you installed an AGP 8X graphics card, the configuration options are as its transfer rate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. SATA Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables Serial...
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... set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 2.5 Power Menu The Power menu items allow you to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display...
... set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 2.5 Power Menu The Power menu items allow you to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display...
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... the sequence of hard disk drive items that appear on the screen depend on the screen 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320413A] [SM-ASUS CD-S360] Specifies the boot sequence from the available hard disk drives. 2.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
... the sequence of hard disk drive items that appear on the screen depend on the screen 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320413A] [SM-ASUS CD-S360] Specifies the boot sequence from the available hard disk drives. 2.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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...settings. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to set your BIOS password, you forget your password. After you have set a Supervisor Password: 1. again to change password. From the password box, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] to disable password...
...settings. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to set your BIOS password, you forget your password. After you have set a Supervisor Password: 1. again to change password. From the password box, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] to disable password...
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... . 3. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-31 disabled password. No Access prevents user access to any field. View Only allows access but does not allow change to the Setup utility. When set a User Password: 1. To set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Password Check [Setup] When set or change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not Installed...
... . 3. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-31 disabled password. No Access prevents user access to any field. View Only allows access but does not allow change to the Setup utility. When set a User Password: 1. To set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Password Check [Setup] When set or change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not Installed...
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... item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject 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...
... item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject 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...
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... only. ULi Chipset Drivers Install ULI Chipset drivers. Install the necessary drivers to make related configuration. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Install AD1888 AC' 97 compliant audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver. Make ALi RAID Driver Disk Make a RAID Floppy in order to activate the devices. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-3
... only. ULi Chipset Drivers Install ULI Chipset drivers. Install the necessary drivers to make related configuration. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Install AD1888 AC' 97 compliant audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver. Make ALi RAID Driver Disk Make a RAID Floppy in order to activate the devices. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-3
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....0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update...
....0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update...