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...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual... MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual... MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
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... 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-35 4.6.3 Security 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-9 5.4 AI Net feature 5-11 5.5 Audio configurations 5-12 v
... 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-35 4.6.3 Security 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-9 5.4 AI Net feature 5-11 5.5 Audio configurations 5-12 v
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... organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
... organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
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...reboot the system to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to personalize and add style to configure easier and faster. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to your choice from a floppy disk. The localized BIOS menus allow you...-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 1-5 feature of your system with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to provide friendly voice messages and alerts ...
...reboot the system to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to personalize and add style to configure easier and faster. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to your choice from a floppy disk. The localized BIOS menus allow you...-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 1-5 feature of your system with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to provide friendly voice messages and alerts ...
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.... ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software...). 3. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use .
.... ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software...). 3. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use .
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...; Make sure that your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your VGA/AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for supported processors.... • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a ...
...; Make sure that your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your VGA/AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for supported processors.... • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a ...
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The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-5 The default language setting is English. Install the software from the Windows Start menu, select Programs->Winbond Voice Editor->Voice Editor. Follow these steps to customize the vocal POST messages. Default Messages ...from the utilities menu of the screen, then click the Play button. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. Launching the program Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on the ...
The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-5 The default language setting is English. Install the software from the Windows Start menu, select Programs->Winbond Voice Editor->Voice Editor. Follow these steps to customize the vocal POST messages. Default Messages ...from the utilities menu of the screen, then click the Play button. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. Launching the program Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on the ...
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... must not exceed 1Mbit, so make your messages. 4. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to replace the pre-installed wave files, you can easily do so. We suggest that youcreate a separate folder for each event. Close the window when done. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-7 Customizing your POST messages If your language is not...
... must not exceed 1Mbit, so make your messages. 4. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to replace the pre-installed wave files, you can easily do so. We suggest that youcreate a separate folder for each event. Close the window when done. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-7 Customizing your POST messages If your language is not...
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Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature 5-11 5.5 Audio configurations 5-12 5.6 RAID configurations 5-18 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 5.8 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-34 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature 5-11 5.5 Audio configurations 5-12 5.6 RAID configurations 5-18 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 5.8 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-34 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard
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... the support CD to display more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. Click an... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-1
... the support CD to display more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. Click an... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-1
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... menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet readme Launches the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology readme file. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Promise FastTrak 378 Driver Installs the Promise FastTrak 378 driver for Gigabit LAN solution that...
... menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet readme Launches the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology readme file. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Promise FastTrak 378 Driver Installs the Promise FastTrak 378 driver for Gigabit LAN solution that...
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...program is for recording and customizing wave files for a list of the BIOS from the ASUS website. See section "3.2 Vocal POST Messages" for the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ...operating system versions. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to change the default vocal POST messages. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-3 Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
...program is for recording and customizing wave files for a list of the BIOS from the ASUS website. See section "3.2 Vocal POST Messages" for the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ...operating system versions. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to change the default vocal POST messages. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-3 Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
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... Installs the ASUS screen saver. Click an item to open the manual files in PDF. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Use this utility to open the manual. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Cool 'n' Quiet Software Installs the Cool 'n' Quiet! View the... online help for RAID installations. 5.2.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Technology software. Promise Array Management Utility Installs the Promise Array Management Utility. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and ...
... Installs the ASUS screen saver. Click an item to open the manual files in PDF. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Use this utility to open the manual. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Cool 'n' Quiet Software Installs the Cool 'n' Quiet! View the... online help for RAID installations. 5.2.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Technology software. Promise Array Management Utility Installs the Promise Array Management Utility. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and ...
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in text format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in text format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
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... if you through the installation. Specify the location of the software applications that will conveniently guide you want to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from a file." 3. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-7 This section provides details of the BIOS file, such... as from a floppy disk. Make sure that came with the software for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from ...
... if you through the installation. Specify the location of the software applications that will conveniently guide you want to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from a file." 3. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-7 This section provides details of the BIOS file, such... as from a floppy disk. Make sure that came with the software for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from ...
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... finished, click Exit, then reboot your desired scale. 6. Click Flash to upload the new BIOS. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 4. If a problem occurs, replace with the new boot logo. You can also launch ASUS MyLogo2™ directly from ASUS Update, you click on an image, it with the new boot logo. Instead of starting from... boots with a simpler image or make the image smaller. • To reduce the logo image, click on the arrow on the MyLogo2™ screen. • ASUS MyLogo2™ might encounter problems with the new logo, use the...
... finished, click Exit, then reboot your desired scale. 6. Click Flash to upload the new BIOS. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 4. If a problem occurs, replace with the new boot logo. You can also launch ASUS MyLogo2™ directly from ASUS Update, you click on an image, it with the new boot logo. Instead of starting from... boots with a simpler image or make the image smaller. • To reduce the logo image, click on the arrow on the MyLogo2™ screen. • ASUS MyLogo2™ might encounter problems with the new logo, use the...
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... play the first track on the keyboard. These keys only function as indicated if you press or , the drive tray ejects. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF Esc PLAY/PAUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT F1 F2 F3 F4 VOL. Press to the Line... Music label over the function keys on the CD. Connect speakers or a headphone to turn ON Instant Music. 5. DOWN VOL. UP 3. To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Place an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press or the to the headphone jack on your motherboard package. Ensure that ...
... play the first track on the keyboard. These keys only function as indicated if you press or , the drive tray ejects. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF Esc PLAY/PAUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT F1 F2 F3 F4 VOL. Press to the Line... Music label over the function keys on the CD. Connect speakers or a headphone to turn ON Instant Music. 5. DOWN VOL. UP 3. To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Place an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press or the to the headphone jack on your motherboard package. Ensure that ...
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...Windows® XP and Windows® 2000 operating systems only. • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in the network systems software, making it ideal for field support as well as development diagnostics. Select All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Refer to the Instant Music...Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ on the previous page to stop playing the CD. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-11 Press or one meter of up to one more time to 64ns. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables ...
...Windows® XP and Windows® 2000 operating systems only. • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in the network systems software, making it ideal for field support as well as development diagnostics. Select All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Refer to the Instant Music...Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ on the previous page to stop playing the CD. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-11 Press or one meter of up to one more time to 64ns. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables ...
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If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for three ports (Line-... errors and giving users plug and play convenience. The Jack-sensing and UAJ® technology features are supported on your listening pleasure. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary...
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for three ports (Line-... errors and giving users plug and play convenience. The Jack-sensing and UAJ® technology features are supported on your listening pleasure. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary...