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A8S-X SE specifications summary CCPPUU Chipset SCyhsitpesme tB u s Memory System Bus Memory Expansion slots SEtxopraangseion slots Storage Audio Audio USB 2.0 ULSABN LAASNUS special AfSe Ua tSu rsepse c i a l features BIOS features BIOS features Back Panel I/O BPaocrktsPanel I/O Ports Socket 939 for ...USB 2.0 ports Realtek RLC8201 CL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY ASUS AL Overclocking ASUS My logo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS C.P.R. SFS from 200MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x ...
A8S-X SE specifications summary CCPPUU Chipset SCyhsitpesme tB u s Memory System Bus Memory Expansion slots SEtxopraangseion slots Storage Audio Audio USB 2.0 ULSABN LAASNUS special AfSe Ua tSu rsepse c i a l features BIOS features BIOS features Back Panel I/O BPaocrktsPanel I/O Ports Socket 939 for ...USB 2.0 ports Realtek RLC8201 CL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY ASUS AL Overclocking ASUS My logo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS C.P.R. SFS from 200MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x ...
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... personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis...
... personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis...
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...: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out CD Below:Mic In AUX AAFP AD1986A EATXPWR SiS 756 PCIEX16 CHA_FAN Realtek RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_2 A8S-X SE PCI1 SiS 965L R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 GAME USB56 USB78 FLOPPY USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR CHASSIS 4Mbit BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS Power PANEL ASUS A8S-X SE 1-7
...: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out CD Below:Mic In AUX AAFP AD1986A EATXPWR SiS 756 PCIEX16 CHA_FAN Realtek RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_2 A8S-X SE PCI1 SiS 965L R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 GAME USB56 USB78 FLOPPY USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR CHASSIS 4Mbit BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS Power PANEL ASUS A8S-X SE 1-7
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... 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to its previous values. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on the jumper default...
... 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to its previous values. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on the jumper default...
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...• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up . Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to light up when you to hear system beeps... connector connects to the system power LED. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for easy and foolproof connection. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8S-X SE ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 ...
...• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up . Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to light up when you to hear system beeps... connector connects to the system power LED. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for easy and foolproof connection. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8S-X SE ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 ...
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... prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iA8S-XSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! All rights reserved. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you see on...
... prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iA8S-XSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! All rights reserved. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you see on...
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... the error message "Floppy not found !" Save the BIOS file to display the following. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -... All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by simply pressing during POST to a floppy disk. 2. Insert the ...
... the error message "Floppy not found !" Save the BIOS file to display the following. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -... All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by simply pressing during POST to a floppy disk. 2. Insert the ...
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... drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "A8S-XSE.ROM". ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Reading file...
... drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "A8S-XSE.ROM". ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Reading file...
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... desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE...
... desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE...
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...[ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer... to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language...
...[ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer... to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language...
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...05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2011MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-...Native] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native] [RAID] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-13
...05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2011MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-...Native] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native] [RAID] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-13
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... Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] OnBoard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE [Enabled] Allows you to Manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] ~ [104] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode...
... Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] OnBoard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE [Enabled] Allows you to Manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] ~ [104] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard ACʼ97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If an audio device is detected...devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system ASUS A8S-X SE 2-21 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for ...] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in below sections may cause the system to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard ACʼ97 Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If an audio device is detected...devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system ASUS A8S-X SE 2-21 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for ...] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in below sections may cause the system to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-23 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for system suspend. When set to Enabled, the ACPI .... Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S1 and S3 (STR)] [S3 Only] 2.5.2 Repost Video On S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke the VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 & S3 (STR)] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 & S3...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-23 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for system suspend. When set to Enabled, the ACPI .... Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S1 and S3 (STR)] [S3 Only] 2.5.2 Repost Video On S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke the VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 & S3 (STR)] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 & S3...
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... system waits for F1 key to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you wish to...
... system waits for F1 key to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you wish to...
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.... Discard Changes Allows you to the non-volatile RAM. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to discard any changes...the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on the Setup menus. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-31 Select Ok to save changes and exit. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to load default values.
.... Discard Changes Allows you to the non-volatile RAM. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to discard any changes...the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on the Setup menus. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-31 Select Ok to save changes and exit. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to load default values.