About This Guide

This user guide includes all tthe information about installing ASUS Motherboard K8U-X.

Layout of user guide

This User Guide is composed of three chapters which are as follows:

• Chapter 1: Product Introduction

In this chapter, you can find many excellent features about K8U-X, and you can easily grasp each feature through simple and clear explanation. It also mentions about all the new technologies which are applied to on K8U-X.

• Chapter 2: BIOS Information

In this chapter, it describes how to use each item of menu which is in BIOS configuration to change combinations configuration. In addition, the time of using each configuration data and parameter configuration will be introduced in details.

• Chapter 3: Software Support

You can find all the related software information which is included in support CD.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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