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... 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 ... 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 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...
... 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 ... 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 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...
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1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-17 A7V600 SE ® WIFI A7V600 SE WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 6 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately.
1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-17 A7V600 SE ® WIFI A7V600 SE WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 6 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately.
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... 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-19 You can clear the CMOS memory of 1.7V to +1.85V. Re-install the battery. 5. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS...
... 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-19 You can clear the CMOS memory of 1.7V to +1.85V. Re-install the battery. 5. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS...
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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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Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. ...
Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. ...
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... RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". ADVANCED Use this utility. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-9 Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this...
... RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". ADVANCED Use this utility. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-9 Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this...
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...Selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. The keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ... by simply pressing or the + combination. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, it indicates that there is a legend bar. The following table lists ...
...Selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. The keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ... by simply pressing or the + combination. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, it indicates that there is a legend bar. The following table lists ...
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The format is month, day, year. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current time). ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-11 A sub-menu contains additional options for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Take... the various menus and sub-menus. Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to...
The format is month, day, year. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current time). ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-11 A sub-menu contains additional options for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Take... the various menus and sub-menus. Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to...
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...not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to [Enabled]. To confirm the password, type the password again and press . Press . Refer to section "2.1 Managing...Intrusion Detection [Disabled] This field allows you did not set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . You can access the BIOS Setup program. The same dialog box as opposed to [Disabled]. A note about 2 seconds, then power up to enable or disable the chassis ...
...not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to [Enabled]. To confirm the password, type the password again and press . Press . Refer to section "2.1 Managing...Intrusion Detection [Disabled] This field allows you did not set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . You can access the BIOS Setup program. The same dialog box as opposed to [Disabled]. A note about 2 seconds, then power up to enable or disable the chassis ...
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... process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to halt. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-13 If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, select [User Type HDD] to the drive documentation...
... process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to halt. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-13 If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, select [User Type HDD] to the drive documentation...
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... or demotion of boot devices using the key, you can promote devices and by using the up . ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-27 The default [10/15] is set to boot device on system power up and down ... will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP". 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you installed additional devices and the system requires more... ventilation. Enter Power setup menu for the system. Configuration options: [10/15] [11/15] [12/15] [...
... or demotion of boot devices using the key, you can promote devices and by using the up . ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-27 The default [10/15] is set to boot device on system power up and down ... will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP". 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you installed additional devices and the system requires more... ventilation. Enter Power setup menu for the system. Configuration options: [10/15] [11/15] [12/15] [...
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...this option, a confirmation window appears. If you to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made all of your changes and exit Setup. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-29 Select Exit from the various menus in the... Setup program, save the changes that you selected are saved to the Setup program. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Select [...
...this option, a confirmation window appears. If you to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made all of your changes and exit Setup. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 2-29 Select Exit from the various menus in the... Setup program, save the changes that you selected are saved to the Setup program. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Select [...
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Select [Yes] to other menus and make further changes. After you made and restore the previously saved values. You can then return to discard any changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. Select [Yes] to save any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears.
Select [Yes] to other menus and make further changes. After you made and restore the previously saved values. You can then return to discard any changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation appears. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. Select [Yes] to save any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears.
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system The A7V600 SE motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to your OS documentation for more information If...support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support...subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system The A7V600 SE motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to your OS documentation for more information If...support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support...subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
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... installed in audio format. 2. Instant Music Lite does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on the motherboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. The Caps Lock LED is supported by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 3. .... In the Advanced Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set Instant Music CDROM item. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-5 If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music Lite feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically...
... installed in audio format. 2. Instant Music Lite does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on the motherboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. The Caps Lock LED is supported by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 3. .... In the Advanced Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set Instant Music CDROM item. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-5 If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music Lite feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically...
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...in the legend box with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to navigate through the setup menu options. What you see on the legend box allows you to next item Enter: Confirme the selection ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size...Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-9 VIA Tech. The keys on your computer. 2. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Boot-up your ...
...in the legend box with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to navigate through the setup menu options. What you see on the legend box allows you to next item Enter: Confirme the selection ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size...Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-9 VIA Tech. The keys on your computer. 2. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Boot-up your ...
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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 step #5. 3. Select Select ... continue with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. If you may choose to next item Enter: Confirm the selection ESC : Exit Channel 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 step #5. 3. Select Select ... continue with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. If you may choose to next item Enter: Confirm the selection ESC : Exit Channel Drive...
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...data protection 1. Create and duplicate creates both mirrored set without creating a backup. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-11 The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Performance option is recommended for optimum 64K performance Use arrow keys to move ...on the selected disks will be destroyed. Press Y/N Press "Y" to confirm or "N" to return to step #5. If you may choose to setup hard disk for audio and video editing, a 32K higher array block size is selected. RAID 1 for capacity 2. Select RAID 1 for...
...data protection 1. Create and duplicate creates both mirrored set without creating a backup. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 3-11 The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Performance option is recommended for optimum 64K performance Use arrow keys to move ...on the selected disks will be destroyed. Press Y/N Press "Y" to confirm or "N" to return to step #5. If you may choose to setup hard disk for audio and video editing, a 32K higher array block size is selected. RAID 1 for capacity 2. Select RAID 1 for...
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...system setting pop-up menu appears. If you may choose to mark selected drive.(An asterisk is placed before a selected drive.) 5. The data on Auto Setup for Capacity can be destroyed. RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for Data Security option is placed before a selected ... on the selected disks will be found in step #4 3. The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for capacity 2. Use arrow keys to select disk drive/s, then press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto...
...system setting pop-up menu appears. If you may choose to mark selected drive.(An asterisk is placed before a selected drive.) 5. The data on Auto Setup for Capacity can be destroyed. RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for Data Security option is placed before a selected ... on the selected disks will be found in step #4 3. The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for capacity 2. Use arrow keys to select disk drive/s, then press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto...
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... [ ]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 Motherboard 3-13 The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? Are you sure? The focus is directed to the list of ...menu, select Delete Array then press the key. The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Capacity option is directed to setup hard disk for IDE RAID arrays. 2. The selected array will change to select a RAID array for IDE RAID arrays. ...
... [ ]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 Motherboard 3-13 The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? Are you sure? The focus is directed to the list of ...menu, select Delete Array then press the key. The following confirmation message appears: The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for Capacity option is directed to setup hard disk for IDE RAID arrays. 2. The selected array will change to select a RAID array for IDE RAID arrays. ...