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x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Write down the BIOS file name on Page viii). Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! Device not ready!" 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The Binary Input...
... example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Write down the BIOS file name on Page viii). Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! Device not ready!" 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The Binary Input...
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...and then press . 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to restart. 9. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "... Follow steps 6 to save the previous BIOS. Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1.
...and then press . 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to restart. 9. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "... Follow steps 6 to save the previous BIOS. Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1.
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... IDE hard disk drives to this field. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make manual entries for the drive. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is used without ... Note that LBA Mode is necessary so that you can write or read /write heads. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to the drive documentation or on the hard disk, if any, in this field, set the partition of cylinders. ...
... IDE hard disk drives to this field. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make manual entries for the drive. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is used without ... Note that LBA Mode is necessary so that you can write or read /write heads. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to the drive documentation or on the hard disk, if any, in this field, set the partition of cylinders. ...
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...Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. Install the ...BIOS & drivers. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
...Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. Install the ...BIOS & drivers. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
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x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... in the above screen is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you need to a floppy disk. Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be exactly ...message, "WARNING! if you want to step 5 without the disk in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. You will solve your BIOS. The program asks if you proceed to save the previous BIOS. what you see ASUS contact info on your screen may create more problems ! Save the copy to type ...
... in the above screen is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you need to a floppy disk. Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be exactly ...message, "WARNING! if you want to step 5 without the disk in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. You will solve your BIOS. The program asks if you proceed to save the previous BIOS. what you see ASUS contact info on your screen may create more problems ! Save the copy to type ...
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Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Follow steps 6 to Program". 4. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to 9 in case you...
Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Follow steps 6 to Program". 4. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to 9 in case you...
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... to active. Refer to [CHS]. Note that LBA Mode is necessary so that you configured. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to determine the correct value. When the Main menu appears, the...
... to active. Refer to [CHS]. Note that LBA Mode is necessary so that you configured. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to determine the correct value. When the Main menu appears, the...
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... update motherboard BIOS & drivers. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ... V8.1 driver. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3
... update motherboard BIOS & drivers. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ... V8.1 driver. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3