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... copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2068 Revised Edition V2 April 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ...
... copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2068 Revised Edition V2 April 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ...
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...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect... all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect... all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
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...on this item if you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Select [Manual] to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk...sub-menu. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may cause the system to fail to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Capacity 13579 MB Cylinder 26310 Head 16 ...
...on this item if you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Select [Manual] to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk...sub-menu. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may cause the system to fail to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Capacity 13579 MB Cylinder 26310 Head 16 ...
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... DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] MTRR mapping mode [Continuous] 200Mhz 8T 4T [E0] Select Menu Item Specific Help to select DRAM configuration. [Auto] is recommended. [Manual] allows you to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. DRAM Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the chipset configuration settings. 2.4.2 Chipset...
... DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] MTRR mapping mode [Continuous] 200Mhz 8T 4T [E0] Select Menu Item Specific Help to select DRAM configuration. [Auto] is recommended. [Manual] allows you to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. DRAM Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the chipset configuration settings. 2.4.2 Chipset...
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... options: [100Mhz] [133Mhz] [166Mhz] [200Mhz] CAS# latency (Tcl) [2.5] Sets the CAS# latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-19 Configuration options: [2T] ~ [7T] 1T/2T Memory Timing [2T] Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value [200Mhz] Sets the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3] Min RAS# active time (Tras) [8T] Sets...
... options: [100Mhz] [133Mhz] [166Mhz] [200Mhz] CAS# latency (Tcl) [2.5] Sets the CAS# latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-19 Configuration options: [2T] ~ [7T] 1T/2T Memory Timing [2T] Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value [200Mhz] Sets the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3] Min RAS# active time (Tras) [8T] Sets...
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... Play devices. When set to [Auto(ESCD)], this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI slot] [PCIEx] Resources Controlled By [Auto When set to [Manual], you need the BIOS to the PCI devices. Select [No] if you can assign the available IRQ...
... Play devices. When set to [Auto(ESCD)], this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI slot] [PCIEx] Resources Controlled By [Auto When set to [Manual], you need the BIOS to the PCI devices. Select [No] if you can assign the available IRQ...
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... this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-21 If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this problem. IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for PCI or ISA bus architecture. When the item Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Refer to [Auto], the item IRQ...
... this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-21 If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this problem. IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for PCI or ISA bus architecture. When the item Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Refer to [Auto], the item IRQ...
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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is ... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is ... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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...or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter ...
...or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter ...
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...26310 16 63 [Auto] [Auto] UDMA 4 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Select [Manual] to select. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive....[CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Auto Acoustic Management [Disabled] This option allows drive noise reduction. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS ...
...26310 16 63 [Auto] [Auto] UDMA 4 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Select [Manual] to select. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive....[CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Auto Acoustic Management [Disabled] This option allows drive noise reduction. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS ...
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... Remapping MTRR mapping mode [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 2T 2T [E0] [Disabled] [Continuous] Select Menu Item Specific Help to select DRAM configuration. [Auto] is recommended. [Manual] allows you to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select an item then press to set each configuration on your own. 2-18 Chapter...
... Remapping MTRR mapping mode [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 2T 2T [E0] [Disabled] [Continuous] Select Menu Item Specific Help to select DRAM configuration. [Auto] is recommended. [Manual] allows you to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select an item then press to set each configuration on your own. 2-18 Chapter...
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... [2] [2.5] [3] Min RAS# active time (Tras) [8T] Sets the minimum RAS# active time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value [200Mhz] Sets the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [5T] ~ [15T] RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [... location. Configuration options: [1T] [2T] The above items become configurable when the T i m i n g M o d e item is set to [Manual] Bottom of system memory. Configuration options: [2T] ~ [7T] Row precharge Time (Trp) [2T] Sets the Row precharge time. DRAM Over 4G Remapping [...
... [2] [2.5] [3] Min RAS# active time (Tras) [8T] Sets the minimum RAS# active time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value [200Mhz] Sets the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [5T] ~ [15T] RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [... location. Configuration options: [1T] [2T] The above items become configurable when the T i m i n g M o d e item is set to [Manual] Bottom of system memory. Configuration options: [2T] ~ [7T] Row precharge Time (Trp) [2T] Sets the Row precharge time. DRAM Over 4G Remapping [...
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... non-boot devices. MTRR mapping mode [Continuous] Sets the MTRR mapping mode. Select No if you to select which graphics controller to [Manual], you are using a Plug and Play-capable operating system. Configuration options: [PCI slot] [PCIEx] Resources Controlled By [Auto When set... to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select [No] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Plug & Play OS [Yes] Select [...
... non-boot devices. MTRR mapping mode [Continuous] Sets the MTRR mapping mode. Select No if you to select which graphics controller to [Manual], you are using a Plug and Play-capable operating system. Configuration options: [PCI slot] [PCIEx] Resources Controlled By [Auto When set... to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select [No] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Plug & Play OS [Yes] Select [...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-21 IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y item is set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration ... video cards, may not show colors properly. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for information on how to [Enabled] corrects this item. When set to Manual. Setting this field to enable this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-SLI 2-21 IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y item is set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration ... video cards, may not show colors properly. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for information on how to [Enabled] corrects this item. When set to Manual. Setting this field to enable this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free...
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... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...
... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...
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Contents 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 5.3.3 AI NET 2 5-13 Using the Virtual Cable Tester...Information 5-37 5.7.5 Other options 5-37 Chapter 6: SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 ASUS Certified SLI Graphics cards 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-3 6.2.1 Setting the ASUS EZ selector card 6-3 6.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Setting the SLI mode in BIOS 6-9 6.2.4 Installing the device ...
Contents 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 5.3.3 AI NET 2 5-13 Using the Virtual Cable Tester...Information 5-37 5.7.5 Other options 5-37 Chapter 6: SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 ASUS Certified SLI Graphics cards 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-3 6.2.1 Setting the ASUS EZ selector card 6-3 6.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Setting the SLI mode in BIOS 6-9 6.2.4 Installing the device ...
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... try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If ...
... try to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If ...
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...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
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... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...or value enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you must type the command exactly as warranty flyers...
... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...or value enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you must type the command exactly as warranty flyers...
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... the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup .... Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. IDE Secondary Master...
... the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup .... Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. IDE Secondary Master...