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... 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration... fields ...2-14 Pop-up window...
... 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration... fields ...2-14 Pop-up window...
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... menu, then select Format. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. Do either one of the...a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. e. If you need to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD...
... menu, then select Format. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. Do either one of the...a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. e. If you need to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD...
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...comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Quit all Windows® applications before you to Download the latest BIOS file ...
...comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Quit all Windows® applications before you to Download the latest BIOS file ...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
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...utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through .... 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4.
...utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through .... 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4.
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... or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
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ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: A: Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ...[ ] Secondary IDE Master [None] ...[ ] Secondary IDE Slave 720K , 3.5 in. [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in...[ ] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] 2.88M ,3.5 in...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. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right...
ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: A: Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ...[ ] Secondary IDE Master [None] ...[ ] Secondary IDE Slave 720K , 3.5 in. [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in...[ ] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] 2.88M ,3.5 in...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. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right...
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... BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is... RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-35 Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When you selected are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit...
... BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is... RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-35 Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When you selected are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit...
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... other changes before saving the values to load default values. Select Yes to the non-volatile RAM. This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
... other changes before saving the values to load default values. Select Yes to the non-volatile RAM. This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the .... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Click an item to install Click an icon to your hardware. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the .... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Click an item to install Click an icon to your hardware. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
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... 2.0. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstALL- For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later to USB 2.0. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstALL- VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
... 2.0. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstALL- For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later to USB 2.0. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstALL- VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
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...) array for Just a Bunch of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for performance, 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 the bene...
...) array for Just a Bunch of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for performance, 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 the bene...
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... required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. See page 3-5. The Makedisk.exe utility for your motherboard support CD. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with a RAID driver is located in the Manual menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 To...
... required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. See page 3-5. The Makedisk.exe utility for your motherboard support CD. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with a RAID driver is located in the Manual menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 To...
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... of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure to effect settings. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration ...the CPU performs. 3.5.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 3. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. The following dialog box appears. 5. Make sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit...
... of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure to effect settings. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration ...the CPU performs. 3.5.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 3. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. The following dialog box appears. 5. Make sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit...
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... assembly with monitor chip. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to select desired mode. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then...
... assembly with monitor chip. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to select desired mode. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then...
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... are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to view your system's real-time CPU frequency and voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool ...& Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU ...
... are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to view your system's real-time CPU frequency and voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool ...& Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU ...