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Contents 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-31 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 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 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 v
Contents 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-31 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 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 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 v
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... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide...
... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide...
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A8V-XE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4... High Definition Audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector CPU/Chassis Fan connectors CD/ AUX audio-in connectors Chassis Intrusion connector System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 ...
A8V-XE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4... High Definition Audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector CPU/Chassis Fan connectors CD/ AUX audio-in connectors Chassis Intrusion connector System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 ...
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... cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-XE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-XE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x 2 in the...
... cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-XE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-XE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x 2 in the...
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...before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add ...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to... the need to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to...
...before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add ...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to... the need to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to...
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... port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 6. ASUS A8V-XE 1-21 LAN (RJ...
... port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 6. ASUS A8V-XE 1-21 LAN (RJ...
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GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND A8V-XE R SATA4 SATA3 A8V-XE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 Install the Windows®...current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID5, and JBOD, refer ...
GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND A8V-XE R SATA4 SATA3 A8V-XE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 Install the Windows®...current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID5, and JBOD, refer ...
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... pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN A8V-XE R GAME 1 A8V-XE GAME Connector +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V The Game/MIDI port is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects.... 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Internal Audio audio connectorr (4-pin CD,AUX) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. 7. AUX (White) CD (Black) A8V-XE Left Audio Channel R Ground Ground Right Audio Channel A8V-XE Internal Audio Connectors Enable the CD-IN , AUX-IN function in the audio utility when using this ...
... pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN A8V-XE R GAME 1 A8V-XE GAME Connector +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V The Game/MIDI port is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects.... 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Internal Audio audio connectorr (4-pin CD,AUX) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. 7. AUX (White) CD (Black) A8V-XE Left Audio Channel R Ground Ground Right Audio Channel A8V-XE Internal Audio Connectors Enable the CD-IN , AUX-IN function in the audio utility when using this ...
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...XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. c. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. A Format ...Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS fi...
...XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. c. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. A Format ...Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS fi...
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...that D: is your optical drive. All Rights Reserved . b. Follow these instructions to continue. 2. ASUS A8V-XE 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Rename the file to A8V-XE.BIN and save it to the optical drive. e. Download the latest BIOS file from the... Software folder of the support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic ...
...that D: is your optical drive. All Rights Reserved . b. Follow these instructions to continue. 2. ASUS A8V-XE 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Rename the file to A8V-XE.BIN and save it to the optical drive. e. Download the latest BIOS file from the... Software folder of the support CD to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic ...
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... utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Pass DO NOT shut down or reset the...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 4. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file.
... utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Pass DO NOT shut down or reset the...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 4. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file.
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...device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Found CDROM, try to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS A8V-XE 2-7 Remove any CD from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. ... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS ...
...device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Found CDROM, try to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS A8V-XE 2-7 Remove any CD from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. ... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS ...
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... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS A8V-XE 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. This utility is available in ...; View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support...
... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS A8V-XE 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. This utility is available in ...; View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support...
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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... without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your ...computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the fi...
... without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your ...computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the fi...