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Technical Updates SK8N Motherboard IE1379 SK8N Technical Updates SK8N specifications summary (Page xi) Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 15-xxxxxxxxx...
Technical Updates SK8N Motherboard IE1379 SK8N Technical Updates SK8N specifications summary (Page xi) Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 15-xxxxxxxxx...
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... 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.5.1 Install the hard disks 5-12 5.5.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility 5-13 5.5.3 Creating a RAID...
... 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.5.1 Install the hard disks 5-12 5.5.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility 5-13 5.5.3 Creating a RAID...
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xi SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket...
... is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI INT D INT D INT A INTB INT C INT D - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI INT D INT D INT A INTB INT C INT D - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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8. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SK8N USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® SK8N USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB...
8. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SK8N USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® SK8N USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB...
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...) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-7 Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Select your system. Doing so...that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the system....
...) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-7 Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Select your system. Doing so...that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the system....
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Chapter summary 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.6 Creating a floppy disk with RAID driver .... 5-19 ASUS SK8N motherboard
Chapter summary 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-11 5.6 Creating a floppy disk with RAID driver .... 5-19 ASUS SK8N motherboard
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...CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Click an .... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XP operating... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-1
...CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Click an .... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XP operating... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-1
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... the Nvidia® Chipset drivers for the ATA and Serial ATA RAID features. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Promise PDC20378 Driver This item installs the Promise PDC20378 driver for the Nvidia nForce 3 Pro 150 chipset. ALC650 Audio Driver This item installs the Realtek ALC650 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the...
... the Nvidia® Chipset drivers for the ATA and Serial ATA RAID features. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Promise PDC20378 Driver This item installs the Promise PDC20378 driver for the Nvidia nForce 3 Pro 150 chipset. ALC650 Audio Driver This item installs the Realtek ALC650 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the...
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... the Equalizer panel by clicking on the Start button on the bottom right of the screen. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-9 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature The RealTek ALC650 6-channel AC'97 audio driver and applications are included in the support CD that came with your Windows desktop, then select ...Programs > Audio Sound Manager > SoundMan 4. Install the RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio driver from the Sound Effect tab. Install these programs to Karaoke or load the Equalizer from the support CD. 2. Sound Effect Icon 3. Transform...
... the Equalizer panel by clicking on the Start button on the bottom right of the screen. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-9 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature The RealTek ALC650 6-channel AC'97 audio driver and applications are included in the support CD that came with your Windows desktop, then select ...Programs > Audio Sound Manager > SoundMan 4. Install the RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio driver from the Sound Effect tab. Install these programs to Karaoke or load the Equalizer from the support CD. 2. Sound Effect Icon 3. Transform...
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...; 378ATA / 378SATA RAID driver using the Makedisk.exe utility before installing Windows® XP™ or 2000™ operating systems. • Refer to the entire system. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA_RAID1/SATA_RAID2 interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-11 5.5 RAID...
...; 378ATA / 378SATA RAID driver using the Makedisk.exe utility before installing Windows® XP™ or 2000™ operating systems. • Refer to the entire system. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA_RAID1/SATA_RAID2 interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-11 5.5 RAID...
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... Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" using the space bar. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Once the array is created, use the ... key to select Auto Setup. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The following screen appears. After you may need to the field Optimize Array for...
... Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" using the space bar. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Once the array is created, use the ... key to select Auto Setup. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The following screen appears. After you may need to the field Optimize Array for...
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Install the RAID driver from the source drive to the target drive. 7. Failure to select Auto Setup. 2. The Mode field displays "Mirror". 3. The following message appears: Start to select ... selection. Create Only 5. Press Y for and select "Security" with Existing Data Drive If you want the disk image to be duplicated to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. Continue N - Depending on the operating system you are installing, you to select the source drive to use an existing...
Install the RAID driver from the source drive to the target drive. 7. Failure to select Auto Setup. 2. The Mode field displays "Mirror". 3. The following message appears: Start to select ... selection. Create Only 5. Press Y for and select "Security" with Existing Data Drive If you want the disk image to be duplicated to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. Continue N - Depending on the operating system you are installing, you to select the source drive to use an existing...
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...created. 10. Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to reboot the system. 11. If an array is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility main menu are not required for setting ... by redefining it as the deleted array. Select N to return to continue. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-17 Depending on the operating system you to verify the ID of hard disks in the array: 1. Select 3 for Rebuild Array. ...
...created. 10. Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to reboot the system. 11. If an array is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility main menu are not required for setting ... by redefining it as the deleted array. Select N to return to continue. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-17 Depending on the operating system you to verify the ID of hard disks in the array: 1. Select 3 for Rebuild Array. ...
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... to the Promise® RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\Promise\378ATA\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-19 Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy... disk drive and press F6. 3. Insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. B. During Windows...
... to the Promise® RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\Promise\378ATA\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS SK8N motherboard 5-19 Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy... disk drive and press F6. 3. Insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. B. During Windows...