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... motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 1-13. RAID solution The NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 RAID controller onboard provides the motherboard with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-21 for four SATA and two PATA connectors. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0 and JBOD configuration for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible...
... motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 1-13. RAID solution The NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 RAID controller onboard provides the motherboard with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-21 for four SATA and two PATA connectors. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0 and JBOD configuration for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible...
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... to configure easier and faster. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-31. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Instant...
... to configure easier and faster. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-31. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Instant...
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... support. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. We recommended to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
... support. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. We recommended to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
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... updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-A8N5X-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: Message: Please input File Name! Boot the system in the floppy disk to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
... updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-A8N5X-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: Message: Please input File Name! Boot the system in the floppy disk to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
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... motherboard package. ASUS A8N5X 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
... motherboard package. ASUS A8N5X 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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... up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 Selects the menu item to display a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to navigate through the values for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. To change...
... up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 Selects the menu item to display a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to navigate through the values for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. To change...
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... SATA Master 2.88M, 3.5 in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS A8N5X 2-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options...
... SATA Master 2.88M, 3.5 in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS A8N5X 2-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options...
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...] [Manual] ASUS A8N5X 2-17 Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Access Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the correct values for the IDE device. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Select a device item then press to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. PIO Mode Sets the PIO mode...
...] [Manual] ASUS A8N5X 2-17 Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Access Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the correct values for the IDE device. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. If no IDE device is installed select [None]. Select a device item then press to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. PIO Mode Sets the PIO mode...
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... Drive Selects the type of the hard disk cylinders. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode Sets the sector addressing mode. ASUS A8N5X 2-19 There is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. Cylinder Shows the number of fixed disk connected to the system. 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. This item is installed in...
... Drive Selects the type of the hard disk cylinders. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode Sets the sector addressing mode. ASUS A8N5X 2-19 There is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. Cylinder Shows the number of fixed disk connected to the system. 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. This item is installed in...
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... the number of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring Allows you can write or read /write heads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.8 Installed Memory Shows the size of precomp per track. Sector Shows the number...
... the number of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring Allows you can write or read /write heads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.8 Installed Memory Shows the size of precomp per track. Sector Shows the number...
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.... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Max Memclock (MHz) 1T/2T Memory Timing CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to malfunction. Memory is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS A8N5X 2-21...
.... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Max Memclock (MHz) 1T/2T Memory Timing CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to malfunction. Memory is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS A8N5X 2-21...
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... Devices Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard NV LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM AC97 Audio Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP MOde Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address x Midi Port IRQ [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [ECP+EPP] [3] [201] [Disabled] 10 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults...
... Devices Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard NV LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM AC97 Audio Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP MOde Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address x Midi Port IRQ [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [ECP+EPP] [3] [201] [Disabled] 10 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults...
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... [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the primary or secondary master or slave IDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enabled the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display...
... [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the primary or secondary master or slave IDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enabled the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display...
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2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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. F1...
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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. F1...
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... voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Fan Speed CHA1 Fan Speed CHIP Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and Chip fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. If the fan is not connected to display the configuration options. ASUS A8N5X...
... voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Fan Speed CHA1 Fan Speed CHIP Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and Chip fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. If the fan is not connected to display the configuration options. ASUS A8N5X...
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... Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Target Temperature Allows you to set the temperature threshold before the CPU fan rotates at full speed...
... Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Target Temperature Allows you to set the temperature threshold before the CPU fan rotates at full speed...
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... onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option...
... onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option...
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... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the support CD to change at any...
... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the support CD to change at any...
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... SATA RAID Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 chipset. Make NVIDIA PATA RAID Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for different operating system versions. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A8N5X 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Parallel ATA and RAID features. Realtek ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller...
... SATA RAID Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 chipset. Make NVIDIA PATA RAID Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for different operating system versions. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A8N5X 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Parallel ATA and RAID features. Realtek ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller...
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3.5 RAID driver installation Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. The RAID drivers are copied to complete the installation. 3-28 Chapter 3: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the floppy disk. 7. You can create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. During OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to prevent computer virus infection. 8. The following message will delete all data...
3.5 RAID driver installation Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. The RAID drivers are copied to complete the installation. 3-28 Chapter 3: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the floppy disk. 7. You can create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. During OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to prevent computer virus infection. 8. The following message will delete all data...