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...screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards... After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install an expansion card. 1. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and...
...screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards... After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install an expansion card. 1. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and...
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shared PCI INT B - 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 - shared - PCI INT D - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - PCI...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared...
shared PCI INT B - 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 - shared - PCI INT D - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - PCI...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared...
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You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed.... USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals.
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed.... USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals.
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.... ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-7 Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. ... BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2.
.... ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-7 Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. ... BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2.
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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 AI Audio feature 5-12 5.5 VIA® RAID configurations 5-16 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-23 5.7 Creating a floppy with RAID driver 5-26 5.8 AI Net feature 5-32 ASUS SK8V 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 AI Audio feature 5-12 5.5 VIA® RAID configurations 5-16 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-23 5.7 Creating a floppy with RAID driver 5-26 5.8 AI Net feature 5-32 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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... support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-1 The contents of the support CD to display more information. 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. Click an item to install Click an icon to...
... support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-1 The contents of the support CD to display more information. 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. Click an item to install Click an icon to...
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... positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the SoundMAX4... Panel. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 AI Audio feature The ADI AD1985 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
... positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the SoundMAX4... Panel. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 AI Audio feature The ADI AD1985 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
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...PRI_RAID interface, you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from one drive to a second drive. RAID 0+1 is fast data access (like RAID 1). 1. Use the ...motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8V motherboard...
...PRI_RAID interface, you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from one drive to a second drive. RAID 0+1 is fast data access (like RAID 1). 1. Use the ...motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS SK8V motherboard...
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... Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" with the motherboard package. 5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. Depending on the operating system you are installing, ... the RAID 0 array as a single hard drive. 6. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press "1" to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support During the boot process, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array...
... Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for and select "Performance" with the motherboard package. 5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. Depending on the operating system you are installing, ... the RAID 0 array as a single hard drive. 6. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press "1" to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support During the boot process, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array...
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... want to select the source drive. The following message appears: Do you to select the source drive to duplicate the image... Continue N - Install the RAID driver from the source drive to save your system, make sure that the new hard drive you would like to save the selection and start the... duplicated to select Auto Setup. 2. Create and Duplicate N - Failure to do so may need to the field Optimize Array for and select "Security" with the motherboard package. Press Y for installing a new hard drive. 7. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID...
... want to select the source drive. The following message appears: Do you to select the source drive to duplicate the image... Continue N - Install the RAID driver from the source drive to save your system, make sure that the new hard drive you would like to save the selection and start the... duplicated to select Auto Setup. 2. Create and Duplicate N - Failure to do so may need to the field Optimize Array for and select "Security" with the motherboard package. Press Y for installing a new hard drive. 7. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID...
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... (or that is highlighted. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. The malfunctioning array is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.6.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the operating system you to verify the ID of a system... enter the FastBuild™Main Menu. 3. If an array is completed, a message appears confirming that came with an identical model. 5. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-29 View Array (3): This command allows you are useful for setting up , an error message notifies of the defunct hard disk. 4....
... (or that is highlighted. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. The malfunctioning array is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.6.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the operating system you to verify the ID of a system... enter the FastBuild™Main Menu. 3. If an array is completed, a message appears confirming that came with an identical model. 5. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-29 View Array (3): This command allows you are useful for setting up , an error message notifies of the defunct hard disk. 4....
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... into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® RAID driver is [Onboard IDE Operate Mode] (default). Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for ...driver is located in "\Drivers\Promise\378ATA\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for the FastTrak 378 driver is necessary when configuring RAID installations. C. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard...
... into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® RAID driver is [Onboard IDE Operate Mode] (default). Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for ...driver is located in "\Drivers\Promise\378ATA\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for the FastTrak 378 driver is necessary when configuring RAID installations. C. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard...
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...the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the chassis with the... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Assign...
...the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the chassis with the... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Assign...
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...INT B - shared - - shared - - - - - - PCI INT D - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - shared - - - Otherwise...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - ...
...INT B - shared - - shared - - - - - - PCI INT D - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - shared - - - Otherwise...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - ...
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... USB ports. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 8. USB headers (10-1 pin...
... USB ports. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 8. USB headers (10-1 pin...
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..., then click Next. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so may not be the... latest BIOS version for the Utilities menu screen. 3. When the BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the system. Select your system. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-7
..., then click Next. See page 5-3 for this motherboard. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so may not be the... latest BIOS version for the Utilities menu screen. 3. When the BIOS update process is copied into the CD-ROM drive. The ASUS Update utility is complete, reboot the system. Select your system. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-7
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...to change at any time without notice. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in ... CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XP operating system ...
...to change at any time without notice. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in ... CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XP operating system ...
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... audio experience on the taskbar. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-7 SoundMAX 4 XL requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. 5.3 SoundMAX® 4 XL software The ADI AD1985 AC '97...audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is...
... audio experience on the taskbar. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-7 SoundMAX 4 XL requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. 5.3 SoundMAX® 4 XL software The ADI AD1985 AC '97...audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is...
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...information on the PRI_RAID interface, you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from one drive and have a complete duplicate surviving drive or set up RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations. RAID ...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. 5.5 Promise® RAID configurations The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID ...
...information on the PRI_RAID interface, you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from one drive and have a complete duplicate surviving drive or set up RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations. RAID ...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. 5.5 Promise® RAID configurations The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID ...
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... menu, press "1" to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-21 Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. The OS will...
... menu, press "1" to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-21 Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. The OS will...