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...ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to aid in this guide. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. A500... AS-D920.indb 10 4/12/10 5:52:16 PM NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ...
...ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to aid in this guide. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. A500... AS-D920.indb 10 4/12/10 5:52:16 PM NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ...
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... in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your system Press the Power button to power up the system. Power button Power button A500/AS-D920 BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM When you want to maximize the features of your OS...the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to restart the system. Refer to your hardware. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options ...
... in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your system Press the Power button to power up the system. Power button Power button A500/AS-D920 BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM When you want to maximize the features of your OS...the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to restart the system. Refer to your hardware. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options ...
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... information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM...
... information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM...
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... Driver Installs the Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS controller driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started A500 AS-D920.indb 4 4/12/10 5:52:54 PM SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI audio driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll -
... Driver Installs the Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS controller driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started A500 AS-D920.indb 4 4/12/10 5:52:54 PM SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI audio driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll -
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...Marvell RAID utility. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs utilities for this desktop PC using the ASUS Update, ensure that ... Acrobat Reader that the system supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to install. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. Tap an item from the...
...Marvell RAID utility. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs utilities for this desktop PC using the ASUS Update, ensure that ... Acrobat Reader that the system supports. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to install. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. Tap an item from the...
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... from a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on the screen during the Power‑On Self-Test (... create your own boot logo image in the BIOS to [Enabled] before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 5:53:14 PM The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. Check Launch MyLogo to...
... from a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on the screen during the Power‑On Self-Test (... create your own boot logo image in the BIOS to [Enabled] before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 5:53:14 PM The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. Check Launch MyLogo to...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. Click Next. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 2-18 A500 AS-D920.indb 18 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:15 PM 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. Click Next. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 2-18 A500 AS-D920.indb 18 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:15 PM 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan ... 3 mins-After 5 hours The values in the table above are subject to change at www.asus.com for the configuration options in each mode. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for updates. 2-22 A500 AS-D920.indb 22 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:22 PM Refer to reduce...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan ... 3 mins-After 5 hours The values in the table above are subject to change at www.asus.com for the configuration options in each mode. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for updates. 2-22 A500 AS-D920.indb 22 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:22 PM Refer to reduce...
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... Gate In case Express Gate does not start normally, reinstall the software or use the repair utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility... motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST. Go to the Tools menu to configure Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM
... Gate In case Express Gate does not start normally, reinstall the software or use the repair utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility... motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST. Go to the Tools menu to configure Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM
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...suitable display resolution. A confirmation screen pops up. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-54 A500 AS-D920.indb 54 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:04 PM DO NOT use it to its system configurations. ...Restart the system and press when the ASUS logo appears. The recovery process starts. 7. Adjust the screen to install a new system. ...
...suitable display resolution. A confirmation screen pops up. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-54 A500 AS-D920.indb 54 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:04 PM DO NOT use it to its system configurations. ...Restart the system and press when the ASUS logo appears. The recovery process starts. 7. Adjust the screen to install a new system. ...
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... the whole hard disk size and the second partition takes up your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 55 2-55 4/12/10 5:54:05 PM Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This... option deletes only the first partition, allows you to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only....
... the whole hard disk size and the second partition takes up your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 55 2-55 4/12/10 5:54:05 PM Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This... option deletes only the first partition, allows you to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only....
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...and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Then follow steps 3-6 below. 2. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you want to continue. 3. Recover system...disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C." No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY A500 AS-D920.indb 56 4/12/10 5:54:07 PM 2.12.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select this option...
...and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Then follow steps 3-6 below. 2. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you want to continue. 3. Recover system...disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C." No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY A500 AS-D920.indb 56 4/12/10 5:54:07 PM 2.12.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select this option...