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... 3.1 Install an Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 RAID Configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-7 3.4 Creating a VIA RAID Driver Disk 3-8 3.5 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.1 Opening Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.2 Running Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Software 3-11 ASUS K8U-X Motherboard v
... 3.1 Install an Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 RAID Configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-7 3.4 Creating a VIA RAID Driver Disk 3-8 3.5 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.1 Opening Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.2 Running Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Software 3-11 ASUS K8U-X Motherboard v
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K8U-X Specifications Summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 Ports CPU/Chassis ... BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 7 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility (OEM Version) x
K8U-X Specifications Summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 Ports CPU/Chassis ... BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 7 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility (OEM Version) x
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... the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the tables next page. 4. Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated... may cause serve damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion Slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components.
... the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-13 Turn on the socket. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the tables next page. 4. Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated... may cause serve damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion Slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components.
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... and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction INT D - used shared - shared - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12...Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 Internal USB 2.0 controller 10/100 LAN AGP slot INT A ...
... and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction INT D - used shared - shared - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12...Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 Internal USB 2.0 controller 10/100 LAN AGP slot INT A ...
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Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L K8U-X MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO ® K8U-X Front panel audio connector Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L ...allows convenient connection and control of the USB 2.0 module to this header. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-23 You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. K8U-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8U-X USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V...
Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L K8U-X MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO ® K8U-X Front panel audio connector Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L ...allows convenient connection and control of the USB 2.0 module to this header. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-23 You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. K8U-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8U-X USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V...
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... use the AMD CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature. 2. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-15 Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. AMD CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 1. This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may enable it for normal operation. CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N' Quiet [Disabled] [Continuous...
... use the AMD CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature. 2. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-15 Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. AMD CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 1. This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may enable it for normal operation. CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N' Quiet [Disabled] [Continuous...
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... updates to maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in ... the support CD are subject to display more information. 3.2 Support CD Information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the...
... updates to maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to change at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in ... the support CD are subject to display more information. 3.2 Support CD Information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the...
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... different with the option of utility driver. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Install AD1888 AC' 97 compliant audio controller and application. Install the necessary drivers to make related configuration. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver. The icons are for general...
... different with the option of utility driver. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Audio Driver Install AD1888 AC' 97 compliant audio controller and application. Install the necessary drivers to make related configuration. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver. The icons are for general...
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... for detailed information. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. View the online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors... the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
... for detailed information. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0 driver. View the online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors... the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
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In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of supplementary user manuals. The icons are...' n' Quiet Software Install Cool' n' Quiet. The icons are for general reference only. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of utility driver. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-5 Click an item to open the manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in...
In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of supplementary user manuals. The icons are...' n' Quiet Software Install Cool' n' Quiet. The icons are for general reference only. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of utility driver. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-5 Click an item to open the manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in...
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... and write data in the other drive. Connect the SATA power cable to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-7 JBOD (for RAID configuration: 1. This is of data from the support CD to a...Chipset ULi M1689 allow you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a ...
... and write data in the other drive. Connect the SATA power cable to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-7 JBOD (for RAID configuration: 1. This is of data from the support CD to a...Chipset ULi M1689 allow you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a ...
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... install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 3.4 Creating a RAID Driver Disk To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to complete the process. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM...
... install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 3.4 Creating a RAID Driver Disk To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to complete the process. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM...
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... 5. Click the Power... See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 4. Save your operating system. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 3. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-9 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, ...ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to install the Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3.5 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change ...
... 5. Click the Power... See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 4. Save your operating system. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 3. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-9 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, ...ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to install the Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3.5 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change ...
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... recommended setting. 6. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly... with monitor chip. • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your system loading. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software Support
... recommended setting. 6. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly... with monitor chip. • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your system loading. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software Support