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... 1-20 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14...
... 1-20 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14...
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...package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized ... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
...package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized ... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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A8V-E SE specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots ...technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports AI Overclocking 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... modules Supports up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Special features ASUS PEG Link ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) x
A8V-E SE specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots ...technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports AI Overclocking 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... modules Supports up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Special features ASUS PEG Link ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) x
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xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio port 1 x Floppy ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio port 1 x Floppy ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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..., cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-21 for details. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-5 PEG Link mode This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage... Express graphics frequency according to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-21 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Precision Tweaker Designed for optimized graphics performance. See page 2-22 for details...
..., cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-21 for details. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-5 PEG Link mode This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage... Express graphics frequency according to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-21 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Precision Tweaker Designed for optimized graphics performance. See page 2-22 for details...
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... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to ... for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-17 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software...
... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to ... for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-17 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software...
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...3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the...! You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins ...
...3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the...! You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins ...
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...power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 2 ... to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. A8V-E SE KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB ® A8V-E SE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E SE 1-21 Refer of the
...power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 2 ... to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. A8V-E SE KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB ® A8V-E SE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E SE 1-21 Refer of the
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System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. A8V-E SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system ... ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker A8V-E SE PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-30 Chapter...
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. A8V-E SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system ... ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker A8V-E SE PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-30 Chapter...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS A8V-E SE 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS A8V-E SE 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A w a r d B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. c. Select C r e a t e a n M S - A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears...
... environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A w a r d B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. c. Select C r e a t e a n M S - A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears...
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... LPC/FWH File Name to a floppy disk. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to A 8 V - Rename the file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using this utility...
... LPC/FWH File Name to a floppy disk. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to A 8 V - Rename the file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using this utility...
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... in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. 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. All Rights Reserved P r o g r a m field, then press . File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Flashing Complete Press to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Progr111a222m333444555F666l777a888s999000h111i222n333g444555666M777e888m999o000111r222y333444-555666777O888F999E00001110 OK 111122223333 Write OK...
... in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. 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. All Rights Reserved P r o g r a m field, then press . File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Flashing Complete Press to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Progr111a222m333444555F666l777a888s999000h111i222n333g444555666M777e888m999o000111r222y333444-555666777O888F999E00001110 OK 111122223333 Write OK...
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... when the utility prompts you to AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Checksum: DAD6H Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - ASUS A8V-E SE 2-5 The following screen Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the...
... when the utility prompts you to AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Checksum: DAD6H Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - ASUS A8V-E SE 2-5 The following screen Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the...
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... to Boot from the support CD: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
... to Boot from the support CD: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
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... ATAPI device... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any CD from it... ASUS A8V-E SE 2-7 Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk : 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award...
... ATAPI device... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any CD from it... ASUS A8V-E SE 2-7 Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk : 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award...
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... drive then press . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to... update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
... drive then press . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to... update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
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... Windows® environment. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-9 The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
... Windows® environment. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-9 The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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.... Click Next. 5. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP...
.... Click Next. 5. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP...