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...alteration is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in...explanation and to infringe. Checklist E1473 Revised Edition V2 November 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...alteration is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in...explanation and to infringe. Checklist E1473 Revised Edition V2 November 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
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... 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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
... 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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... to select. Typography Bold Text Keyboard key names Words in Italics Indicates a menu or an item to aid in this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...Indicates that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in completing a task. Where to find more keys ...
... to select. Typography Bold Text Keyboard key names Words in Italics Indicates a menu or an item to aid in this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...Indicates that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in completing a task. Where to find more keys ...
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The System Panel connector is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for easy and foolproof connection. Take note of an IDE device cause this 2-pin ... LED to light up. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is color-coded for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • System...
The System Panel connector is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for easy and foolproof connection. Take note of an IDE device cause this 2-pin ... LED to light up. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is color-coded for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • System...
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... inform you will hear the specific cause of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. ASUS SK8V motherboard 3-3 See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into one of the problem. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts...
... inform you will hear the specific cause of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. ASUS SK8V motherboard 3-3 See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into one of the problem. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts...
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... completed Power-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 you applied power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan...See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this manual. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." See section "4.4.6 Speech Configuration". 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up
... completed Power-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 you applied power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan...See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this manual. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." See section "4.4.6 Speech Configuration". 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up
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...memory space making it unavailable for use. Select an item then press Enter to change the memory settings. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17 Memory Configuration Memclock Mode DRAM Over 4G Remapping Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRC TRFC TRCD TWR TRWT TRAS TRP ... Exit ESC Exit Memory Configuration The Memory configuration menu item allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to avoid the problem. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] When 4 Gigabytes or more of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. If...
...memory space making it unavailable for use. Select an item then press Enter to change the memory settings. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17 Memory Configuration Memclock Mode DRAM Over 4G Remapping Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRC TRFC TRCD TWR TRWT TRAS TRP ... Exit ESC Exit Memory Configuration The Memory configuration menu item allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to avoid the problem. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] When 4 Gigabytes or more of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. If...
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...] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. AMD PowerNow Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration FID/VID Change [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21 Configuration options...
...] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. AMD PowerNow Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration FID/VID Change [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21 Configuration options...
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VIA Tech. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-19 The main menu items on a pop-up menu. Select the second option Array Mode, then press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with...
VIA Tech. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-19 The main menu items on a pop-up menu. Select the second option Array Mode, then press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with...
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... to the configuration options. Select Start Create Process and press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for capacity 2. Select next task from the menu and press . The task Create only creates the mirrored set and...32K video editing, a higher array block size is selected. The screen returns to Create Array menu items. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to select. 5. If you may choose to setup hard disk for Performance option ...
... to the configuration options. Select Start Create Process and press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for capacity 2. Select next task from the menu and press . The task Create only creates the mirrored set and...32K video editing, a higher array block size is selected. The screen returns to Create Array menu items. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to select. 5. If you may choose to setup hard disk for Performance option ...
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...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored ...in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored ...in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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...; Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer.
...; Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer.
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... describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS SK8V motherboard. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it...
... describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS SK8V motherboard. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to aid in this manual. x IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to the following symbols used in completing a task. These documents are not part of ... used throughout this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to aid in this manual. x IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to the following symbols used in completing a task. These documents are not part of ... used throughout this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
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ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is color-coded for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ...
ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31 • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is color-coded for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ...
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Set by the code using one of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] When 4 Gigabytes or more of total memory are installed in the system, the continuous memory space will overlap ...Save and Exit ESC Exit Memory Configuration The Memory configuration menu item allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to change the memory settings. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memclock Mode [ Auto] This item allows ...
Set by the code using one of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Disabled] When 4 Gigabytes or more of total memory are installed in the system, the continuous memory space will overlap ...Save and Exit ESC Exit Memory Configuration The Memory configuration menu item allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to change the memory settings. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memclock Mode [ Auto] This item allows ...
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...AMD PowerNow Configuration FID/VID Change [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Hammer FID [ x12 2400MHz] This allows you to [Manual]. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit FID/VID Change [Auto] This item allows you to set to...[1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. Set to auto to manually set the Hammer Frequency ID in Mhz. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the FID/VID Change item is set the Hammer Voltage ID.
...AMD PowerNow Configuration FID/VID Change [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Hammer FID [ x12 2400MHz] This allows you to [Manual]. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit FID/VID Change [Auto] This item allows you to set to...[1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. Set to auto to manually set the Hammer Frequency ID in Mhz. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the FID/VID Change item is set the Hammer Voltage ID.
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...-up menu. Select the second option Array Mode, then press the key to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. From this point, you want to...
...-up menu. Select the second option Array Mode, then press the key to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1. From this point, you want to...
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...TIP: For server systems, it is selected. Continue? The screen returns to Create Array menu items. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5. Select Start Create Process and press to select. 5. The data...auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for RAID system. Use arrow keys to 8K use a lower array block size. Create only Create and duplicate 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-15 Select the second option item Array Mode, then press the...
...TIP: For server systems, it is selected. Continue? The screen returns to Create Array menu items. From this point, you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5. Select Start Create Process and press to select. 5. The data...auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for RAID system. Use arrow keys to 8K use a lower array block size. Create only Create and duplicate 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-15 Select the second option item Array Mode, then press the...