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... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-11 2.3.4 Installed Memory 2-11 2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-...
... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-11 2.3.4 Installed Memory 2-11 2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-...
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A8N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture NVIDIA® nForce™4 SLI ... supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports USB BIOS features Special features Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, LPC, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS My Logo2™ ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Crash Free BIOS 2 (continued on the next page) viii
A8N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture NVIDIA® nForce™4 SLI ... supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports USB BIOS features Special features Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, LPC, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS My Logo2™ ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Crash Free BIOS 2 (continued on the next page) viii
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EATXPWR FLOPPY SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O ATX12V CHA2_FAN CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In ALC850 FP_AUDIO PWR_FAN WARN_LED CD AUX Marvell® 88E1111 EZ_PLUG PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 A8N-SLI SLI_CON PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 ® PCI1 NVIDIA® nForce™4 SLI CHIP_FAN 1394 Controller IE_1394_2 PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super I/O USB78 USB56 USB910 COM1 4Mb...
EATXPWR FLOPPY SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O ATX12V CHA2_FAN CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In ALC850 FP_AUDIO PWR_FAN WARN_LED CD AUX Marvell® 88E1111 EZ_PLUG PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 A8N-SLI SLI_CON PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 ® PCI1 NVIDIA® nForce™4 SLI CHIP_FAN 1394 Controller IE_1394_2 PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super I/O USB78 USB56 USB910 COM1 4Mb...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket ...the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to install...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket ...the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to install...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ... power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS A8N-SLI 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. A8N-SLI ® A8N-SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ... power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS A8N-SLI 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. A8N-SLI ® A8N-SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not...
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... using these connectors. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A8N-SLI ® A8N-SLI SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND... Devices Configuration" on the speed of each port from the N V R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n sub-menu item in the BIOS. 4. In SATA mode, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 1+0 configuration that allow up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you can connect Serial...
... using these connectors. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A8N-SLI ® A8N-SLI SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND... Devices Configuration" on the speed of each port from the N V R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n sub-menu item in the BIOS. 4. In SATA mode, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 1+0 configuration that allow up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you can connect Serial...
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PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND A8N-SLI F_PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- A8N-SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect...• Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-28 Chapter 1: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system ...up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. Ground Reset NC ® IDE_LED RESET * Requires an ATX power supply. 12.
PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND A8N-SLI F_PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- A8N-SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect...• Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-28 Chapter 1: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system ...up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. Ground Reset NC ® IDE_LED RESET * Requires an ATX power supply. 12.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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... the drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding section for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type...
... the drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding section for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type...
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...to continue. 2. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ASUS A8N-SLI 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your screen. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this...executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Rename the file to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file 1. a. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System...
...to continue. 2. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ASUS A8N-SLI 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your screen. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this...executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Rename the file to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file 1. a. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System...
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At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Type the BIOS file name in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V appears. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy...
At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Type the BIOS file name in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V appears. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy...
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...System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 you have successfully Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST ... restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS A8N-SLI 2-5 The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - 8.
...System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 you have successfully Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST ... restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS A8N-SLI 2-5 The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - 8.
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...!999000111 Message: Please Wait! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. SST... Program: 1001-001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow steps 1 to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type...
...!999000111 Message: Please Wait! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type - To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. SST... Program: 1001-001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow steps 1 to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/30/2004 Flash Type...
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... floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A 8 N - Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8N-SLI 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... S L I . 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that...
... floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A 8 N - Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8N-SLI 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... S L I . 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that...
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...On Self Test (POST) to the power management settings. For example, you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to enable the security password feature or make it as possible. When you ...want to run this program. This section explains how to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections...
...On Self Test (POST) to the power management settings. For example, you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to enable the security password feature or make it as possible. When you ...want to run this program. This section explains how to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections...
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... allow you to exit the Setup program. EXIT Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS A8N-SLI 2-9 The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the left arrow... key on the keyboard until the desired item is a legend bar. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their corresponding functions...
... allow you to exit the Setup program. EXIT Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS A8N-SLI 2-9 The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the left arrow... key on the keyboard until the desired item is a legend bar. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their corresponding functions...
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...key to field within a menu. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for the currently highlighted field. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of each menu. Sub-menu Note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help... page. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any menu by simply pressing . Take some time to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this field. General help In addition to familiarize yourself with the legend keys ...
...key to field within a menu. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for the currently highlighted field. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of each menu. Sub-menu Note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help... page. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any menu by simply pressing . Take some time to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this field. General help In addition to familiarize yourself with the legend keys ...
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...] to select. Capacity 13579 MB Cylinder 26310 Head 16 Sector 63 PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Transfer Mode UDMA 4 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Transfer Mode). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Minimum] [Medium...] [Maximum] Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] 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 drive....
...] to select. Capacity 13579 MB Cylinder 26310 Head 16 Sector 63 PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Transfer Mode UDMA 4 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Transfer Mode). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Minimum] [Medium...] [Maximum] Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] 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 drive....
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode Disables or sets the UDMA mode. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk ... so that you can write or read /write heads. Make sure to set the partition of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. ASUS A8N-SLI 2-13
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode Disables or sets the UDMA mode. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk ... so that you can write or read /write heads. Make sure to set the partition of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. ASUS A8N-SLI 2-13
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... Mode Disabled [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Sets the type of the different modes. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). Refer to the previous page for the remaining fields...
... Mode Disabled [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Sets the type of the different modes. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). Refer to the previous page for the remaining fields...