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...MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii A500 AS-D920.indb 2 4/12/10 5:52:04 PM E5806 Revised Edition V2 April 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or... altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
...MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii A500 AS-D920.indb 2 4/12/10 5:52:04 PM E5806 Revised Edition V2 April 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or... altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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...Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-...510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen...
...Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-...510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen...
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... DVD into the optical drive. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to... applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
... DVD into the optical drive. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to... applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
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...show the corresponding menu. The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file... ASSETUP.EXE from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, ...
...show the corresponding menu. The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file... ASSETUP.EXE from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, ...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 2-18 A500 AS-D920.indb 18 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:15 PM After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 7. Click Next. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 2-18 A500 AS-D920.indb 18 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:15 PM After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 7. Click Next. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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...you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon in the Windows® system tray. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by ...configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 2.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is enabled on your computer. 2. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS...
...you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon in the Windows® system tray. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by ...configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 2.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is enabled on your computer. 2. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS...
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...ASUS Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Installing ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the ASUS website at least 1.2GB free disk space. otherwise, it will not launch after powering on your computer... ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click Next to continue. Select your computer: 1. asus.com. To install Express Gate on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. 2.7 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is enabled on your monitor supports the screen resolution of 1024 x 768 before...
...ASUS Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Installing ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the ASUS website at least 1.2GB free disk space. otherwise, it will not launch after powering on your computer... ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click Next to continue. Select your computer: 1. asus.com. To install Express Gate on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. 2.7 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is enabled on your monitor supports the screen resolution of 1024 x 768 before...
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... screen and then hold down to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on your computer. Select the target drive where you power on the system configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Express Gate. The Splash Screen The ...Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you want to complete the installation. The actual boot time depends on your computer, it is recommended to the existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down during POST. • Click in Drive C. ...
... screen and then hold down to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on your computer. Select the target drive where you power on the system configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Express Gate. The Splash Screen The ...Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you want to complete the installation. The actual boot time depends on your computer, it is recommended to the existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down during POST. • Click in Drive C. ...
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...the Configuration Panel which allows you installed on the hard disk drive. Rightclick it to launch the File Manager window. Powers off the computer. The number of the LaunchBar are: Displays your Express Gate version. Make the proper network configurations. Configures the network. Click Network.... 3. Each network interface is connected. Left-click this icon to eject the removable storage device / USB drive. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Click Configuration Panel on the right side of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. 2-26 A500 AS-D920.indb 26...
...the Configuration Panel which allows you installed on the hard disk drive. Rightclick it to launch the File Manager window. Powers off the computer. The number of the LaunchBar are: Displays your Express Gate version. Make the proper network configurations. Configures the network. Click Network.... 3. Each network interface is connected. Left-click this icon to eject the removable storage device / USB drive. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Click Configuration Panel on the right side of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. 2-26 A500 AS-D920.indb 26...
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...settings (if supported) If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. If your computer automatically gets network settings from a DHCP server, click Setup to configure the WiFi options. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected to...connected to your computer's LAN port. Express Gate automatically uses the connected port. If Security is enabled, the port it uses will automatically be unchecked. Click OK to configure the xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920...
...settings (if supported) If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. If your computer automatically gets network settings from a DHCP server, click Setup to configure the WiFi options. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected to...connected to your computer's LAN port. Express Gate automatically uses the connected port. If Security is enabled, the port it uses will automatically be unchecked. Click OK to configure the xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920...
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... want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, and then press . 6.
... want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, and then press . 6.
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... is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to 64 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 10 set : 1. When the RAID Level item is 64 KB. The following screen appears. The available stripe size values...
... is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to 64 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 10 set : 1. When the RAID Level item is 64 KB. The following screen appears. The available stripe size values...
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... completing your selection. 6. When the Stripe Size item is 64 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, and then press . The following screen appears.
... completing your selection. 6. When the Stripe Size item is 64 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, and then press . The following screen appears.
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... UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 43 2-43 4/12/10 5:53:52 PM The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup before you to... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set on your computer, and press during POST to save the changes and exit.
... UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 43 2-43 4/12/10 5:53:52 PM The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS Setup before you to... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set on your computer, and press during POST to save the changes and exit.
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...® RAID BIOS Configuration utility To enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS setup utility 1. Press and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Boot up your computer. 2.
...® RAID BIOS Configuration utility To enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS setup utility 1. Press and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Boot up your computer. 2.
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... SAS 3.0Low Level Format Progress Mode Name: Duration: SAS : ST336754SS 00:05:17 26% Formatting.... (DO NOT RESET or POWER DOWN!) 4. DO NOT reset the computer or shut down the power during the operation. To run low level format on the selected disk. The Advanced Menu appears.
... SAS 3.0Low Level Format Progress Mode Name: Duration: SAS : ST336754SS 00:05:17 26% Formatting.... (DO NOT RESET or POWER DOWN!) 4. DO NOT reset the computer or shut down the power during the operation. To run low level format on the selected disk. The Advanced Menu appears.
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For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ... without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to avoid computer virus infection. 2-52 A500 AS-D920.indb 52 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:03 PM Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive...
For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ... without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to avoid computer virus infection. 2-52 A500 AS-D920.indb 52 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:54:03 PM Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive...
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... 7 begins its system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new system. No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY A500 AS-D920.indb 56 4/12/10 5:54:07 PM Select a partition and click NEXT.... Manufacturer: Address: Authorised representative in Europe: Address: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. When the ASUS logo appears, press to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. If you to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from the optical drive and ...
... 7 begins its system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new system. No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY A500 AS-D920.indb 56 4/12/10 5:54:07 PM Select a partition and click NEXT.... Manufacturer: Address: Authorised representative in Europe: Address: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. When the ASUS logo appears, press to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. If you to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from the optical drive and ...