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... Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 General...
... Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 General...
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... four Serial ATA hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA RAID controller. ® K8N-DL SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 K8N-DL SATA RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and Serial ATA BIOS...
... four Serial ATA hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA RAID controller. ® K8N-DL SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 K8N-DL SATA RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and Serial ATA BIOS...
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3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for ...less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down . Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then ...
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for ...less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down . Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then ...
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To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. POST Events Default Messages Playing the default wave files To play the default wave ... of the screen, then click the Play button. Launching the Voice Editor You can install this application from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor. ASUS K8N-DL 3-5 The default language setting is English. 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize...
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. POST Events Default Messages Playing the default wave files To play the default wave ... of the screen, then click the Play button. Launching the Voice Editor You can install this application from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor. ASUS K8N-DL 3-5 The default language setting is English. 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize...
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... the L o a d button from the Voice Editor main window to confirm. Click the W r i t e button from the Voice Editor main window. Changing the default language To change the default language: 1. A window with the available languages appears. 2. Not all events on the Voice Editor main window. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the...
... the L o a d button from the Voice Editor main window to confirm. Click the W r i t e button from the Voice Editor main window. Changing the default language To change the default language: 1. A window with the available languages appears. 2. Not all events on the Voice Editor main window. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the...
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.... 3. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to replace the pre-installed wave files. Use a recording software (e.g. ASUS K8N-DL 3-7 To customize your POST messages. 1. Windows® Recorder) to the database, then close the window when done. Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if...
.... 3. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to replace the pre-installed wave files. Use a recording software (e.g. ASUS K8N-DL 3-7 To customize your POST messages. 1. Windows® Recorder) to the database, then close the window when done. Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if...
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... Voice1. When done, click S a v e. Type a file name with an . If you receive an error message telling you to the Voice Editor main window. 9. Click O K to return to save your messages. • Save the wave files at a lower quality • Do not include seldom-used events ...like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc. 3-8 Chapter 3: Powering up A window appears prompting you that appears. Click the W r i t e button to compress the file and copy into the EEPROM. 13. 6. Select a POST event on ...
... Voice1. When done, click S a v e. Type a file name with an . If you receive an error message telling you to the Voice Editor main window. 9. Click O K to return to save your messages. • Save the wave files at a lower quality • Do not include seldom-used events ...like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc. 3-8 Chapter 3: Powering up A window appears prompting you that appears. Click the W r i t e button to compress the file and copy into the EEPROM. 13. 6. Select a POST event on ...
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...; 2000: a. DOS environment a. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in the future. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press...
...; 2000: a. DOS environment a. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in the future. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press...
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X X. This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...
X X. This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-DL 4-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. 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.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-DL 4-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. 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.
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...Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: ...
...Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: ...
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... items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS K8N-DL 4-13 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to display a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you... menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to the ...
... items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS K8N-DL 4-13 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to display a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you... menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to the ...
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4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ... ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36...
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ... ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36...
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...changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press if you wish to the Exit menu ASUS K8N-DL 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to...type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to discard your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items ...
...changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press if you wish to the Exit menu ASUS K8N-DL 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to...type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to discard your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items ...
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... Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to discard any changes, and load the previously saved values • type [N], then press , or simply... press , to cancel the command and return to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to load the default values • type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the ...
... Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to discard any changes, and load the previously saved values • type [N], then press , or simply... press , to cancel the command and return to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to load the default values • type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the ...