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... 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit menu 2-30 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
... 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit menu 2-30 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
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xi A8S-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD/ AUX audio in GAME connector Front panel audio connector Wfm2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, SM Bus, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A8S-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD/ AUX audio in GAME connector Front panel audio connector Wfm2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, SM Bus, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... introduction Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock...
... introduction Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock...
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shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - used - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 12 ...
shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - used - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 12 ...
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... to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to install Click an icon to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun ...your CD-ROM drive. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using ...
... to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to install Click an icon to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun ...your CD-ROM drive. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using ...
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... that the motherboard supports. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. SIS RAID Controller Driver Install the SIS RAID Controller drivers. technology drivers. SiS Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet LAN driver. ASUS A8S-X SE 3-3 For Windows® XP users, make sure...
... that the motherboard supports. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. SIS RAID Controller Driver Install the SIS RAID Controller drivers. technology drivers. SiS Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet LAN driver. ASUS A8S-X SE 3-3 For Windows® XP users, make sure...
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... The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any...latest version of the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition...
... The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any...latest version of the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition...
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ASUS A8S-X SE 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk Creates the SIS RAID controller driver disk. 3.2.5 Manual SIS965/SIS965L SATA RAID Userʼs Manual Allows you to open the SIS965/SIS965L Serial ATA RAID userʼs manual.
ASUS A8S-X SE 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk Creates the SIS RAID controller driver disk. 3.2.5 Manual SIS965/SIS965L SATA RAID Userʼs Manual Allows you to open the SIS965/SIS965L Serial ATA RAID userʼs manual.
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Contents 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-23 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-24 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit menu 2-30 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 v
Contents 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-23 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-24 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit menu 2-30 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 v
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x A8S-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/chassis/power fan ..., WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM BIOS 2.3 ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A8S-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/chassis/power fan ..., WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM BIOS 2.3 ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. ASUS A8S-X 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
... DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. ASUS A8S-X 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
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... cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used used used used shared shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot...
... cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used used used used shared shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot...
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...3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin... using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for general ...
...3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin... using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for general ...
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... activate the devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Executes the ASUS installation wizard for utilities. Intel Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel® Gigabit LAN driver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Executes the ASUS installation wizard for drivers. ASUS InstAll - technology drivers. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. ASUS A8S-X 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
... activate the devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Executes the ASUS installation wizard for utilities. Intel Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel® Gigabit LAN driver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Executes the ASUS installation wizard for drivers. ASUS InstAll - technology drivers. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. ASUS A8S-X 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
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... alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format...
... alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format...
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ASUS A8S-X 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk Creates the SIS RAID controller driver disk. 3.2.5 Manual SIS965/SIS965L SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the SIS965/SIS965L Serial ATA RAID user's manual.
ASUS A8S-X 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk Creates the SIS RAID controller driver disk. 3.2.5 Manual SIS965/SIS965L SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the SIS965/SIS965L Serial ATA RAID user's manual.