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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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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. xi
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... place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the...
... place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the...
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... Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Serial ATA A B C DE F G H shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - used - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
... Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Serial ATA A B C DE F G H shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - used - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.... system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating system (OS). The contents of your CD-ROM drive. 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...
...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.... system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating system (OS). The contents of your CD-ROM drive. 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...
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...Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. For Windows...174; XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS A8S-X SE 3-3 SiS Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet LAN driver. technology drivers...
...Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. For Windows...174; XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS A8S-X SE 3-3 SiS Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet LAN driver. technology drivers...
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...ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS CoolʼnʼQuiet Utility Installs the ASUS AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS...files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
...ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS CoolʼnʼQuiet Utility Installs the ASUS AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS...files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
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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. ASUS A8S-X SE 3-5
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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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... ISA or PCI devices. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Turn on the socket....8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS A8S-X 1-11 Install an expansion card following the instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came ...
... ISA or PCI devices. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Turn on the socket....8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS A8S-X 1-11 Install an expansion card following the instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came ...
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used - - - 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 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...
used - - - 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 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...
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...your OS documentation for 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. Refer to change at any time without notice. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 ...are subject to your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the ...
...your OS documentation for 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. Refer to change at any time without notice. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 ...are subject to your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the ...
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... Utilities Executes the ASUS installation wizard for drivers. ASUS A8S-X 3-3 SIS RAID Controller Driver Install the SIS RAID Controller drivers. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to activate the devices. technology drivers. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your...
... Utilities Executes the ASUS installation wizard for drivers. ASUS A8S-X 3-3 SIS RAID Controller Driver Install the SIS RAID Controller drivers. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to activate the devices. technology drivers. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your...
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...Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of... the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the ...
...Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of... the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the ...
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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.