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...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A...
...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A...
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... of USB 2.0 allows connection of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to Windows®. See page 2-6. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update... add style to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out ...
... of USB 2.0 allows connection of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to Windows®. See page 2-6. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update... add style to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out ...
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... that you need to create a bootable floppy disk. d. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment Insert a ...disk or the motherboard support CD. Click File from PC") • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to the...
... that you need to create a bootable floppy disk. d. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment Insert a ...disk or the motherboard support CD. Click File from PC") • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to the...
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... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen is distinguished by SPD...time. Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen is distinguished by SPD...time. Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
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...you want to save the changes that the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you do not want to save or ...Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and...
...you want to save the changes that the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you do not want to save or ...Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and...
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3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display ...
3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display ...
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.... ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk...
.... ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk...
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In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set to Yes. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet... with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. Click the Power... See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. Click OK...select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9
In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set to Yes. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet... with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. Click the Power... See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. Click OK...select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9
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... 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.... 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. 3.4.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD ...
... 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.... 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. 3.4.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD ...
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...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A...
...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Time 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A...
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... BIOS allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. The localized BIOS menus allow you to personalize and add style to...reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to select the language of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners ...
... BIOS allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. The localized BIOS menus allow you to personalize and add style to...reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to select the language of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners ...
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...refer to section "2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC") • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using a floppy disk during POST. 3. Click File from the Windows® 2000 CD: a. b. Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or...an MS-DOS startup disk from the format type, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the drive. ASUS AFUDOS - Windows® 98SE/ME/XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS...
...refer to section "2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC") • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using a floppy disk during POST. 3. Click File from the Windows® 2000 CD: a. b. Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or...an MS-DOS startup disk from the format type, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the drive. ASUS AFUDOS - Windows® 98SE/ME/XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS...
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...PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items...displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. You can not select an item that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System...
...PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items...displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. You can not select an item that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System...
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... saved values. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and ...stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to...
... saved values. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and ...stays on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to...
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... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer....and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the...
... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer....and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the...
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ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the ...
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the ...
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... details. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. Save your operating system. Double-click the...
... details. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. Save your operating system. Double-click the...
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... > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Refer...
... > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Refer...