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Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ... support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ... support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. You may cause permanent damage to +1.85V. It is recommended ...through the BIOS Setup. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. You may cause permanent damage to +1.85V. It is recommended ...through the BIOS Setup. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-...
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. BIOS Information ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-1 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. BIOS Information ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-1 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is your screen during bootup. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. This file works only in ...
Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is your screen during bootup. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. This file works only in ...
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... Self Test (POST) to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your system using the... the future. It is highlighted. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-9 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices.
... Self Test (POST) to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your system using the... the future. It is highlighted. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-9 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices.
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.... The keys in the legend bar allow you to scroll through the various setup menus. When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, ...it indicates that will not fit in the window. The following table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Navigation Key(s) or Left ...
.... The keys in the legend bar allow you to scroll through the various setup menus. When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, ...it indicates that will not fit in the window. The following table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Navigation Key(s) or Left ...
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...to eight alphanumeric characters. Chassis Intrusion Detection [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, ...passwords typed in case you can access the BIOS Setup program. If you to erase the CMOS RAM, unplug the all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Forgot the...
...to eight alphanumeric characters. Chassis Intrusion Detection [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, ...passwords typed in case you can access the BIOS Setup program. If you to erase the CMOS RAM, unplug the all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Forgot the...
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...save your changes and exit Setup. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on the Setup menus. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your selections..., the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-29 When you made to display the following menu. If you select this menu. Select...exiting. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select [Yes]...
...save your changes and exit Setup. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on the Setup menus. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your selections..., the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-29 When you made to display the following menu. If you select this menu. Select...exiting. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select [Yes]...
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You can then return to the non-volatile RAM. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select [Yes] to save any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. After you made and restore the previously saved values. Select [Yes] to discard any changes to other menus and make further changes.
You can then return to the non-volatile RAM. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select [Yes] to save any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. After you made and restore the previously saved values. Select [Yes] to discard any changes to other menus and make further changes.
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...CD playback. 3. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. Otherwise, you installed and enabled an add-on the system and enter BIOS by the onboard audio AC'97 CODEC, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). 1. If you...card. 3. 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music. 2. BIOS automatically detects and displays the installed drive type. 5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. The Scroll Lock LED is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-5
...CD playback. 3. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. Otherwise, you installed and enabled an add-on the system and enter BIOS by the onboard audio AC'97 CODEC, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). 1. If you...card. 3. 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music. 2. BIOS automatically detects and displays the installed drive type. 5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. The Scroll Lock LED is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-5
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.... VIA Tech. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The keys on the legend box allows you see on the setup screen shown is the message and legend box. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to next....xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd On the upper-right side of each menu item. What you to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-9 The following menu options will appear. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID...
.... VIA Tech. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The keys on the legend box allows you see on the setup screen shown is the message and legend box. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to next....xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd On the upper-right side of each menu item. What you to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-9 The following menu options will appear. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID...
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...main menu, select Create Array then press the key. VIA Tech. If you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. Select Select Disk Drives, then press . RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for...IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to step #5. 3. Select Block Size, then press to mark selected drive. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with next step, otherwise, proceed to...
...main menu, select Create Array then press the key. VIA Tech. If you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. Select Select Disk Drives, then press . RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for...IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to step #5. 3. Select Block Size, then press to mark selected drive. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with next step, otherwise, proceed to...
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... confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Capacity option is directed to select a RAID array for IDE RAID arrays. 2. Are you sure? In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then press the key.... Press the key to the list of the selected array will be destroyed. Channel [ ]Serial_Ch0 Master [ ]Serial_Ch1 Master ESC : Exit Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd ASUS A7V600 SE...
... confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Capacity option is directed to select a RAID array for IDE RAID arrays. 2. Are you sure? In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then press the key.... Press the key to the list of the selected array will be destroyed. Channel [ ]Serial_Ch0 Master [ ]Serial_Ch1 Master ESC : Exit Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd ASUS A7V600 SE...