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Motherboard K8S-MX User Guide - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 3
used in this guide viii Typography viii K8S-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 4
Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 5
Hard Disk Drives 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.4 Security 2-29 2.7 Exit menu 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 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 3.2.5 ASUS - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 6
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. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 2. Optional Documentation - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 7
signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 8
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos /iK8S-MX.ROM viii - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 9
K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that supports: - AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache - AMD Sempron™ processor with built-in 256K L2 cache AMD 64 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 10
Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 11
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 12
your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 13
. The onboard SIS 965L RAID controller provides two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-3 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 14
Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 15
install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® K8S-MX K8S-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 16
, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 754 VGA USB12 USBPW34 USBPW12 Bottom: Top: USB34 RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SIS 760GX RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 K8S-MX 4M BIOS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Super I/O AUX AD1888 SPDIF_OUT CD PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 USB78 FP_AUDIO GAME - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 17
in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K8S-MX ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-7 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 18
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ® K8S-MX K8S-MX CPU Socket 754 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 19
the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 20
K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 21
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 22
into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots. SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 23
instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-13 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 24
1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN AGP slot VGA slot INT A shared - - - - INT B - shared - - - INT C - - - shared shared INT D - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 25
the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8S-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8S-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 26
the CMOS memory of date K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 27
S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ® USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 K8S-MX +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 K8S-MX USB device wake-up +5V ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-17 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 28
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 29
motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® K8S-MX FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 K8S-MX Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 30
connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® K8S-MX AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel CD (Black) K8S-MX Internal audio connectors 1-20 Chapter 1: Product - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 31
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC K8S-MX USB78 1 K8S-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 32
connection and control of audio devices. Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 K8S-MX FP_AUDIO - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 33
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND K8S-MX K8S-MX SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-23 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 34
pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. ® K8S-MX SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V K8S-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 35
a switch that controls the system power. disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up. The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 36
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 37
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-1 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 38
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Refer to the - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 39
D: is your CD-ROM drive. e. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 40
MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 41
displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as "K8S-MX.ROM". 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 42
... 3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as "K8S-MX.ROM". 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 43
while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 44
motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard BIOS settings for this motherboard "2.7 Exit Menu." The BIOS setup screens shown in - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 45
IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [Disabled] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-9 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 46
] :[ASUS CD-S340] display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 47
basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [Disabled .] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-11 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 48
BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 49
Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon9tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 50
the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 200 to 250. Use the - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 51
TRCD TRP TRAS [Disabled] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRP TRAS :166 MHz :2.5 :3 CLK :3 CLK :7 CLK Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same NODES, decreasing access contention. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 52
: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 53
press to display the sub-menu. select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [AGP/Int-VGA] [AGP Memory [ 32MB] Disables or sets the shared memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ 32MB] [ 64MB] [128MB] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 54
[16x8 BIT] [8x16 BIT] HT Speed [800 MHz] Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to AGP. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz] HT MPS Revision [1.4] Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 55
] All PCI Express INTPIN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express INTPIN. This item appears only when the All PCI Express Controller item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-19 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 56
display the configuration options. OnBoard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE OnBoard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller support EHCI host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 57
] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Disables or sets the onboard GAME/MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-21 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 58
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 59
ACPI support for Operating System. ENABLE: If OS supports ACPI. DISABLE: If OS does not support ACPI. 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support. Set to Yes if your operating system (OS) supports ACPI. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-23 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 60
[Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 BIOS--> AML ACPI table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS to AML ACPI table exchange - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 61
Out (Minute) [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15] Resume on Ring [Disabled] AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-25 - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 62
ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan "Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP". 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 63
display the ] [SM-ASUS CD-S360] 1st disk priority sequence from the available hard disk drives. The number of hard disk drive items that appear on the screen depends on the number of hard disk drives installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 64
[Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 65
display BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 66
this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 67
other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 68
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Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 70
the motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 71
2.0. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS' AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software. ASUS K8S-MX - Asus K8S-MX | K8S-MX English User Manual E1647 - Page 72
speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update
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