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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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... AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the ROOT directory. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2.... 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, ...
... AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the ROOT directory. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2.... 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, ...
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... boot device; 2.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features Boot Virus Detection [Disabled] This field disables boot virus protection 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] Boot Other Device [Enabled] By...
... boot device; 2.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features Boot Virus Detection [Disabled] This field disables boot virus protection 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] Boot Other Device [Enabled] By...
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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. 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
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...CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in...an icon to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
...CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in...an icon to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
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... items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities...
... items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities...
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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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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. 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. x
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. 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. x
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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 To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed... on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the floppy disk. If this may not boot. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and...
...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 To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed... on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be operated from the floppy disk. If this may not boot. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and...
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... hard disk drive are not present. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field enables the power on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. by skipping and retesting several times. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot-up Floppy Seek [Enabled] If enabled, this...
... hard disk drive are not present. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field enables the power on the hard disk driver if the floppy drive is not present. by skipping and retesting several times. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot-up Floppy Seek [Enabled] If enabled, 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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.... 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for more information If ...Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled ...
.... 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for more information If ...Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled ...
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... installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities...
... installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities...