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...4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install 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 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.5.1 Install the hard disks 5-12...
...4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install 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 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.5.1 Install the hard disks 5-12...
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..., disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
..., disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
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... 8GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide WinDVD Suite (Retail boxes only) Instant Music Label (Retail...
... 8GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide WinDVD Suite (Retail boxes only) Instant Music Label (Retail...
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... VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 48 times faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. With the Promise PDC 20378 RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus...
... VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 48 times faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. With the Promise PDC 20378 RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus...
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... a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-30. See page 4-5. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support...
... a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-30. See page 4-5. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support...
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... a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring...
... a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring...
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... the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. 8. PS/2 keyboard port. SK8N ® SK8N IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered...
... the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. 8. PS/2 keyboard port. SK8N ® SK8N IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered...
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... removed to the PRI_RAID connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. • The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on ® the floppy ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk array configuration...
... removed to the PRI_RAID connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. • The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on ® the floppy ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk array configuration...
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... IDE device cause this LED to light up when you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® SK8N System Panel Connectors IDE_LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED...
... IDE device cause this LED to light up when you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® SK8N System Panel Connectors IDE_LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED...
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... with the motherboard package. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. When the BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-7 To install ASUS Update: 1. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the...
... with the motherboard package. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. When the BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-7 To install ASUS Update: 1. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the...
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported...
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.... Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed ] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled : None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode Stop EHCI HC in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Setting to Auto allows the system to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Configuration The items in OHCI handover [8 USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB...
.... Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed ] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled : None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode Stop EHCI HC in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Setting to Auto allows the system to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Configuration The items in OHCI handover [8 USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB...
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... to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S3 only] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to select the ACPI state to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).
... to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S3 only] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to select the ACPI state to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).
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... to disable password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. After you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real...
... to disable password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. After you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real...
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...password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Limited allows change other items appear to allow change the user password. The User Password item on top of letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press Enter. 2. again to the Setup utility. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Installed Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup] to change...
...password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Limited allows change other items appear to allow change the user password. The User Password item on top of letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press Enter. 2. again to the Setup utility. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Installed Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup] to change...
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... 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-1 Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
... 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-1 Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
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... data in "/Manual" of the support CD for detailed information on the PRI_RAID interface, you may set of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Use the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS and the FastBuild™ utility to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide found in the other drive. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA_RAID1/SATA_RAID2 interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-11 The advantage of RAID 0 + 1 is data...
... data in "/Manual" of the support CD for detailed information on the PRI_RAID interface, you may set of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Use the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS and the FastBuild™ utility to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide found in the other drive. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA_RAID1/SATA_RAID2 interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-11 The advantage of RAID 0 + 1 is data...
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.... [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" using the space bar. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Press any key to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to the field Optimize Array for : Performance [ Array Setup Configuration ] Mode Stripe Spare Drive 0 Drive(s) Used in Array 2 Array Disk Capacity (size...
.... [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" using the space bar. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Press any key to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to the field Optimize Array for : Performance [ Array Setup Configuration ] Mode Stripe Spare Drive 0 Drive(s) Used in Array 2 Array Disk Capacity (size...
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... the existing drive. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select "Security" with Existing Data Drive If you would like to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Mirror". 3. Create and Duplicate N - The FastBuild utility will use an existing drive that the new hard drive you may cause data loss. 1. Press to select Auto Setup. 2. Continue...
... the existing drive. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select "Security" with Existing Data Drive If you would like to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Mirror". 3. Create and Duplicate N - The FastBuild utility will use an existing drive that the new hard drive you may cause data loss. 1. Press to select Auto Setup. 2. Continue...
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... reboot the system. 11. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. The malfunctioning array is deleted by mistake, recover it immediately by redefining it as the deleted array. Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data after faults on the hard disks. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-17 Press any key to view the drive assignments of hard disks in the array: 1. View Array (3): This command allows you are useful for setting up , an error message...
... reboot the system. 11. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. The malfunctioning array is deleted by mistake, recover it immediately by redefining it as the deleted array. Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data after faults on the hard disks. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-17 Press any key to view the drive assignments of hard disks in the array: 1. View Array (3): This command allows you are useful for setting up , an error message...