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...BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard... vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your hardware. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Install drivers according to maximize the features of your system ...
...BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard... vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your hardware. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Install drivers according to maximize the features of your system ...
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... your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com...
... your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 A500 AS-D920.indb 8 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:00 PM 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 A500 AS-D920.indb 8 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:00 PM 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD.
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AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-14 A500 AS-D920.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:10 PM
AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-14 A500 AS-D920.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:10 PM
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 A500 AS-D920.indb 16 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:13 PM
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 A500 AS-D920.indb 16 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:13 PM
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... appears if Autorun is an instant-on environment that your monitor supports the screen resolution of ASUS Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM See section 1.2.1 Motherboard layout for Express Gate appears. Select your preferred language, then click OK. 4. To install Express Gate...
... appears if Autorun is an instant-on environment that your monitor supports the screen resolution of ASUS Express Gate. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM See section 1.2.1 Motherboard layout for Express Gate appears. Select your preferred language, then click OK. 4. To install Express Gate...
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.... • Click in Drive C. The actual boot time depends on your computer, it is recommended to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on your computer. Click Next to complete the installation. click to install Express Gate in the Express Gate environment for...
.... • Click in Drive C. The actual boot time depends on your computer, it is recommended to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on your computer. Click Next to complete the installation. click to install Express Gate in the Express Gate environment for...
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Left-click this icon to eject the removable storage device / USB drive. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Rightclick it to launch the File Manager window. Click Network. 3. Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings: 1. Each network interface is connected. ... and other settings. Click Configuration Panel on the hard disk drive. The smaller icons on the right side of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. 2-26 A500 AS-D920.indb 26 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM
Left-click this icon to eject the removable storage device / USB drive. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Rightclick it to launch the File Manager window. Click Network. 3. Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings: 1. Each network interface is connected. ... and other settings. Click Configuration Panel on the hard disk drive. The smaller icons on the right side of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. 2-26 A500 AS-D920.indb 26 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM
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...clearing system settings. Refer to use the Online Games feature. All bookmarks, network settings, and other changes you made will run again when you to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The first-time wizard will be cleared. Click Restore from the General tab. Using the Online Games Express Gate... games in a slideshow. Click Configuration Panel on your hard drive or external storage devices. Enable the Internet connection to the online Help for details. ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to view pictures saved on the LaunchBar. 2.
...clearing system settings. Refer to use the Online Games feature. All bookmarks, network settings, and other changes you made will run again when you to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The first-time wizard will be cleared. Click Restore from the General tab. Using the Online Games Express Gate... games in a slideshow. Click Configuration Panel on your hard drive or external storage devices. Enable the Internet connection to the online Help for details. ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to view pictures saved on the LaunchBar. 2.
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...use the repair utility to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER ...to run the utility to complete the repair. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All... Gate. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST.
...use the repair utility to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER ...to run the utility to complete the repair. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All... Gate. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST.
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... from the Utilities tab. 2. To install Realtek Teaming Utility: 1. Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows® XP To create a teaming set . 2.8 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to finish the teaming setting. 2-30 A500...
... from the Utilities tab. 2. To install Realtek Teaming Utility: 1. Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Windows® XP To create a teaming set . 2.8 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to finish the teaming setting. 2-30 A500...
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... supported by the ICH10R chip allows you want to be created by the difference RAID function. You can be calculated and written. 2.9 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration...
... supported by the ICH10R chip allows you want to be created by the difference RAID function. You can be calculated and written. 2.9 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration...
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... Setup during POST. 2. Go to the power connector on each drive. 2.9.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 35 2-35 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
... Setup during POST. 2. Go to the power connector on each drive. 2.9.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 35 2-35 4/12/10 5:53:43 PM 2.9.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
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... succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you...
... succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you...