SMC Networks A8V-X manual Bios menu screen, Menu bar, Navigation keys, Configuration

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2.2.1BIOS menu screen

Menu items

Menu bar

Configuration fields

General help

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

Third IDE Master

Third IDE Slave

Fourth IDE Master

Fourth IDE Slave

System Information

Sub-menu items

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Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [] or [-] to configure system time.

Navigation keys

2.2.2Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced

For changing the advanced system settings

Power

For changing the advanced power management (APM)

 

configuration

Boot

For changing the system boot configuration

Exit

For selecting the exit options and loading default

 

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

2.2.3Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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Contents Motherboard E2210 First Edition January Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup PCI Express x1 slotSoftware support ChipsetFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-X specifications summary LAN USBA8V-X specifications summary Xii Product introduction Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyPCI Express interface Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDsPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout 21.1cm 8.3inCentral Processing Unit CPU Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard OverviewProduct introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector Memory Configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BCInstalling a Dimm Socket.1Remove the Dimm from the socket To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationPRI IDE A8V-X Sata Connectors A8V-X Internal Audio Connectors USB56 USB78 ATX12V A8V-X Digital Audio Connector A8V-X System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility From the Open field, typeTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for mostNavigation keys Bios menu screenMenu bar Configuration6 Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Configuration Chipset Cool NʼQuiet DisabledCPU Configuration Items in this menu show the chipset-related informationNorthBridge Configuration Memclock Mode AutoMCT Timing Mode Auto Memory ConfigurationUser Config Mode Auto Sets the user config mode. Configuration options Auto ManualDram ECC Enable Disabled Burst Length 4 BeatsECC Configuration AGP Mode AGP L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled AGP Fast Write DisabledLAN Controller Enabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledDBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Midi Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Game Port Disabled PCI PnPPlug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume NoResume On Ring Disabled Power Management/APM EnabledRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Resume On LAN DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On KBC Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFHardware Monitor Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Chassis Intrusion Control Disabled Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Select this item to clear the user passwordExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Asus PC Probe Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateUtilities menu Norton Internet SecurityAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareManual Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information
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