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... Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10...
... Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10...
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5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-9 5.4 AI Audio feature 5-12 5.5 VIA RAID configurations 5-16 5.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 5-17 5.5.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 5-18 5.5.3 Create Array 5-19 5.5.4 Delete Array 5-21 5.5.5 Select Boot Array 5-22 5.5.6 Serial Number View 5-22 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-23 5.6.1 Install the hard disks...
5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-9 5.4 AI Audio feature 5-12 5.5 VIA RAID configurations 5-16 5.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 5-17 5.5.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 5-18 5.5.3 Create Array 5-19 5.5.4 Delete Array 5-21 5.5.5 Select Boot Array 5-22 5.5.6 Serial Number View 5-22 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-23 5.6.1 Install the hard disks...
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...also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: ... that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
...also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: ... that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
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... x SATA supports RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration Supported by Promise PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x ATA133 - 2 x SATA connectors - SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX.../DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS (continued on...
... x SATA supports RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration Supported by Promise PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x ATA133 - 2 x SATA connectors - SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX.../DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS (continued on...
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xii SK8V specifications summary Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port Line ... connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Power Requirement...
xii SK8V specifications summary Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port Line ... connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Power Requirement...
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...™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2. AI NET solution The 3COM® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to ...userfriendly utilities and applications that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of a stand-alone AP. AI Audio solution The ADI AD1985 AC'97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel surround sound output,...
...™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2. AI NET solution The 3COM® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to ...userfriendly utilities and applications that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of a stand-alone AP. AI Audio solution The ADI AD1985 AC'97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel surround sound output,...
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... before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-5 Through an added external speaker...
... before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-5 Through an added external speaker...
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Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to select the language of your choice from the available options. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See details on the supported languages. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to Windows™. See page 4-12. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on pages 4-30 and 5-9. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to select the language of your choice from the available options. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See details on the supported languages. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to Windows™. See page 4-12. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on pages 4-30 and 5-9. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... SPDIF_OUT CD Audio Codec AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 PRI_RAID SATA1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 ASUS AS018 Deluxe RAID Promise PDC20378 PCI4 SK8V PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 WIFI COM2 Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
... SPDIF_OUT CD Audio Codec AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 PRI_RAID SATA1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 ASUS AS018 Deluxe RAID Promise PDC20378 PCI4 SK8V PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 WIFI COM2 Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
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... the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly...Port (AGP) slot. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with it and make the ...
... the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly...Port (AGP) slot. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with it and make the ...
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup menu. 7. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back ... of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup menu. 7. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back ... of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing...
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...reduced power mode). USBPWR12 USBPWR34 ® 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB USBPWR56 USBPWR78 12 23 SK8V SK8V USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS (See section "4.5.5 APM Configuration"). ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) SK8V SK8V Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply...
...reduced power mode). USBPWR12 USBPWR34 ® 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB USBPWR56 USBPWR78 12 23 SK8V SK8V USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS (See section "4.5.5 APM Configuration"). ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) SK8V SK8V Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply...
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... beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for easy and foolproof connection. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this LED to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of certain system... connector supplies power to light up. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
... beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for easy and foolproof connection. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this LED to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of certain system... connector supplies power to light up. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
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... the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . ASUS SK8V motherboard 3-1 3.1 Starting up when you press the ATX power switch. After making all switches are off. 3. Be sure that is equipped with a surge... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Turn on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies...
... the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . ASUS SK8V motherboard 3-1 3.1 Starting up when you press the ATX power switch. After making all switches are off. 3. Be sure that is equipped with a surge... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Turn on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies...
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...system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down the computer. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If... button to shut down . See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows shuts down the computer.
...system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down the computer. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If... button to shut down . See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows shuts down the computer.
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...On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in BIOS and make sure it turns on the motherboard. No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple ...and make sure you applied power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. See the "ASUS contact information" on the rear panel. • See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU voltage out of this manual. POST Message...
...On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in BIOS and make sure it turns on the motherboard. No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple ...and make sure you applied power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. See the "ASUS contact information" on the rear panel. • See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU voltage out of this manual. POST Message...
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Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.5 Power Menu 4-31 4.6 Boot Menu 4-35 4.7 Exit Menu 4-41 ASUS SK8V motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.5 Power Menu 4-31 4.6 Boot Menu 4-35 4.7 Exit Menu 4-41 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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... disk drive. b. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update (refer to section "4.1.6 ASUS Update") or AFUDOS (refer to section "4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...future. c. d. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...
... disk drive. b. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update (refer to section "4.1.6 ASUS Update") or AFUDOS (refer to section "4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...future. c. d. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...
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... of paper. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Boot the system from the support CD to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. 2. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk that you see on...
... of paper. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Boot the system from the support CD to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. 2. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk that you see on...