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... events on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at a low quality. Copy the wave files that you recorded to display the A d d W a v e F i l e window. 5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to the database, then close the window when done. Windows® Recorder) to record your... you can locate them easily. 4. Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your POST messages. 1. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 3-7
... events on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at a low quality. Copy the wave files that you recorded to display the A d d W a v e F i l e window. 5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to the database, then close the window when done. Windows® Recorder) to record your... you can locate them easily. 4. Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your POST messages. 1. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 3-7
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... For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) ...AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. All Rights Reserved P r o g r a m field, then press . SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-3 SST 49LF004A/B ...
... For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) ...AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. All Rights Reserved P r o g r a m field, then press . SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-3 SST 49LF004A/B ...
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... motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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...) to continue POST 4. Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. The EZ Flash utility ... while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following screen appears. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.
...) to continue POST 4. Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. The EZ Flash utility ... while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following screen appears. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.
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... Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow...that is enclosed in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-13 You cannot select an item that menu.
... Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow...that is enclosed in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-13 You cannot select an item that menu.
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... IDE hard disk drive. Make sure to set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to active. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-17 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number...
... IDE hard disk drive. Make sure to set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to active. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-17 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number...
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...: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-23 Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Set to [Manual] if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating... the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. 4.4.2 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S Init Display First [No] [PCI Slot] Select Menu Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] F1...
...: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-23 Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Set to [Manual] if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating... the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. 4.4.2 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S Init Display First [No] [PCI Slot] Select Menu Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] F1...
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...] Onboard Marvell LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable support...
...] Onboard Marvell LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable support...
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... items in this menu displays the status of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disable] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item is user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking item is set the oveclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-31 Overclock Options [Disable...
... items in this menu displays the status of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disable] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item is user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking item is set the oveclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 4-31 Overclock Options [Disable...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-35 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to display the configuration options. Select an...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-35 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to display the configuration options. Select an...
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... . 5. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-37 Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled] To set values. Press to move to Enabled, the items Date of Month... Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to turn on the system. When this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to display a pop-up menu. Press to move to...
... . 5. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-37 Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled] To set values. Press to move to Enabled, the items Date of Month... Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to turn on the system. When this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to display a pop-up menu. Press to move to...
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Setting to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. • See section "5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™" for details. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] ...Typematic Rate Setting is set the delay before keystrokes begin to OS2 only when you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you are running on state for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Set this.... Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-43
Setting to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. • See section "5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™" for details. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] ...Typematic Rate Setting is set the delay before keystrokes begin to OS2 only when you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you are running on state for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Set this.... Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe 4-43
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... to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-1 Double-click the A S S E T U P . Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support...
... to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-1 Double-click the A S S E T U P . Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support...
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...the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-3 NVIDIA Chipset nTune Utility Installs the NVIDIA® nTune™ utility that allows easy and...of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for optimum ...
...the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-3 NVIDIA Chipset nTune Utility Installs the NVIDIA® nTune™ utility that allows easy and...of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for optimum ...
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Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-7 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-7 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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... the VCT utility from the menu to 100 meters at one meter accuracy. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-11 The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to display the screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly...
... the VCT utility from the menu to 100 meters at one meter accuracy. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-11 The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to display the screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly...
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Click the O p t i o n button to display connected audio devices. 3. A progress bar displays current connector sensing status. Click the B r a c k e t button to change sensing ...options. 4. The text at the bottom of the box explains your audio devices are connected properly. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button. 2. Click the S t a r t button to start the connector sensing: 1. An X mark denotes an incorrect connection. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe...
Click the O p t i o n button to display connected audio devices. 3. A progress bar displays current connector sensing status. Click the B r a c k e t button to change sensing ...options. 4. The text at the bottom of the box explains your audio devices are connected properly. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button. 2. Click the S t a r t button to start the connector sensing: 1. An X mark denotes an incorrect connection. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe...
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... you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. 3. Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the window to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. See the 8, 6, 4 or 2-... configuration on the rear panel change language display. 4. General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you select the 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Click the option button to exit. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-17 Click the Exit (X ) button...
... you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. 3. Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the window to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. See the 8, 6, 4 or 2-... configuration on the rear panel change language display. 4. General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you select the 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Click the option button to exit. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-17 Click the Exit (X ) button...
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... array. Select Disk Inside Array - After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. The following confirmation message appears. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-27 Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block...
... array. Select Disk Inside Array - After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. The following confirmation message appears. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-27 Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block...
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... screen. 2. All data on the bottom of navigation keys is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost! Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Press to cancel. Press to clear the disk data or press to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-29 Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] 5. Take caution in using...
... screen. 2. All data on the bottom of navigation keys is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost! Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Press to cancel. Press to clear the disk data or press to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 5-29 Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] 5. Take caution in using...