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... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar...
... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar...
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... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products...About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, ...
... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products...About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, ...
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A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary AI Overclocking Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory, and chipset voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS Wi-Fi@HOME ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language...
A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary AI Overclocking Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory, and chipset voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS Wi-Fi@HOME ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language...
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... the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure stable supply of up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to prevent overheating and damage. With this utility, you set up your ...backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. See pages 4-30 and 5-11 for details. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that allows data transmission of current for timely failure detection. See page 4-26 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC...
... the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure stable supply of up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to prevent overheating and damage. With this utility, you set up your ...backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. See pages 4-30 and 5-11 for details. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that allows data transmission of current for timely failure detection. See page 4-26 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC...
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... the available options. See page 4-15 for details. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to customize the voice messages in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details on page 4-5. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to gradually...
... the available options. See page 4-15 for details. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to customize the voice messages in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details on page 4-5. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to gradually...
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... screw you intend to use . 4. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Make sure to the card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the...on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
... screw you intend to use . 4. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Make sure to the card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the...on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
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...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. A8V-E DELUXE ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB A8V-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. A8V-E DELUXE ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB A8V-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
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... system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-E DELUXE IDE LED RESET ® SMI PWR * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is color-coded for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) This connector is for the system power button. A8V-E DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED.
... system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-E DELUXE IDE LED RESET ® SMI PWR * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is color-coded for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) This connector is for the system power button. A8V-E DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED.
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...have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-1 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter ...the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests ...
...have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-1 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter ...the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests ...
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... using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . Click the S t a r t button then click...
... using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . Click the S t a r t button then click...
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... into the PCI Express x16 slot. • Make sure that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your keyboard is a list of the IDE connectors on the rear panel. •... due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3
... into the PCI Express x16 slot. • Make sure that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your keyboard is a list of the IDE connectors on the rear panel. •... due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3
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... CPU voltage out of this user guide. • No action required You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h C o n f i g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.9 for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of range Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check... sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up
... CPU voltage out of this user guide. • No action required You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h C o n f i g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.9 for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of range Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check... sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
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...utilities. b. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ... field, then click S t a r t. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A w a r d B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
...utilities. b. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ... field, then click S t a r t. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A w a r d B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
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... folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - d. Save... only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you ...
... folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - d. Save... only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you ...
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... DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press to Continue 111122223333 Write OK F1 Reset 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-3 File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. PMC Pm49FL004T...
... DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press to Continue 111122223333 Write OK F1 Reset 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-3 File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. PMC Pm49FL004T...
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...screen Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN Now Backup System BIOS to save the current BIOS file. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ...For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - You can use the...
...screen Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN Now Backup System BIOS to save the current BIOS file. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ...For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - You can use the...
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... CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-5 Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
... CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-5 Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...