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Safeguards Contents 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals 2-18 2.4.4 Power Management Setup 2-20 2.4.5 PnP / PCI Configurations 2-22 2.5 Security Menu 2-23 2.6 Hardware Monitor Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Safeguards Contents 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals 2-18 2.4.4 Power Management Setup 2-20 2.4.5 PnP / PCI Configurations 2-22 2.5 Security Menu 2-23 2.6 Hardware Monitor Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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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. 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.
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... to open DOS mode. 3. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for example: type, "COPY A:\AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. If this may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process...2.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, ...
... to open DOS mode. 3. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for example: type, "COPY A:\AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. If this may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process...2.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, ...
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...-0] This field sets the priority of other devices, aside from the first three priority devices. by default, the system boots up on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. by default, the system boots up on the floppy diskette drive. by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot...
...-0] This field sets the priority of other devices, aside from the first three priority devices. by default, the system boots up on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. by default, the system boots up on the floppy diskette drive. by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot...
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Starting Up ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-1 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Starting Up ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-1 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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...CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate ... Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using...
...CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate ... Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using...
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... the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation...
... the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation...
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Contents Safeguards 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals ...2-18 2.4.4 Power Management Setup ...2-20 2.4.5 PnP / PCI Configurations ...2-22 Security Menu ...2-23 Hardware Monitor Menu ...2-24 Exit Menu ...2-26 Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 3.2 Install an operating system ...3-2 Support CD information ...3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ...3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ...3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ...3-4 iv
Contents Safeguards 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals ...2-18 2.4.4 Power Management Setup ...2-20 2.4.5 PnP / PCI Configurations ...2-22 Security Menu ...2-23 Hardware Monitor Menu ...2-24 Exit Menu ...2-26 Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 3.2 Install an operating system ...3-2 Support CD information ...3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ...3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ...3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ...3-4 iv
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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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... boot from the hard drive. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system...the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the ...
... boot from the hard drive. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system...the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the ...
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... Floppy Seek [Enabled] If enabled, this field enables the detection of the first boot device; by default, the system boots up on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. Configuration options: [Floppy] [LS120] [HDD-0] [HDD-1] [HDD-2] [HDD-3] [SCSI] [CDROM] [ZIP100] [LAN] [Disabled] Third Boot Device [LS120] This...
... Floppy Seek [Enabled] If enabled, this field enables the detection of the first boot device; by default, the system boots up on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. Configuration options: [Floppy] [LS120] [HDD-0] [HDD-1] [HDD-2] [HDD-3] [SCSI] [CDROM] [ZIP100] [LAN] [Disabled] Third Boot Device [LS120] This...
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard Starting Up 3-1
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard Starting Up 3-1
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...support CD to display more information. 3.2 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ... features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system (OS).
...support CD to display more information. 3.2 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ... features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system (OS).
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... installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and 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. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Update Installs utility to...
... installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and 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. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Update Installs utility to...