Asus K8U-X K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition
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Motherboard K8U-X User Guide - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-13 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-14 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-14 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-15 1.8.4 AGP SlotDIMM sockets location 1-15 ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 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 Programm 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configruation 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 RAID Configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-7 3.4 Creating a VIA RAID Driver Disk 3-8 3.5 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.1 Opening Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 3.5.2 Running Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Software 3-11 ASUS K8U-X Motherboard v - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard vii - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
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 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio Lan USB Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU Support AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-biit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology ULi M1689 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
K8U-X Specifications Summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 Ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin ATX/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio in connectors Front panel - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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 K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the ULi M1689 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13
onboard ULI M1689 RAID controller provides two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1 and JBOD 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. S/PDIF out The motherboardʼs S/PDIF - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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 K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket the ATX power motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. K8U-X ® K8U-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
USBPW34 USBPW12 F_USB12 Socket 754 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD K8U-X CPU_FAN AUX FP_AUDIO ATX12V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ADI AD1888 RTL8201CL Super I/O 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN GAME FLOPPY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 ULI M1689 R SATA1 SATA2 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place 9 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. K8U-X Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-7 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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. Gold Arrow ® K8U-X CPU Socket 754 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
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. I n s t a l l s p e c i f i c a l l y d e s i g n e d heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-9 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins 80 Pins K8U-X DIMM1 DIMM2 ® K8U-X 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. 1.7.2 Memory - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
SS V58C2256804SAT5 V V 512MB Mosel V826664K24SATG-D3 Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT5 V V 256MB Nanya NT256D64S88B1G-6K Nanya SS NT5DS32M8BT-6K V V 256MB Nanya NT256D64S88B1G-5T Nanya SS NT5DS32M8BT-5T V V ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-11 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
DIMMs A* B* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V A* supports one module inserted in any slot. B* supports one pair of modules inserted in two slots. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
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 and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-13 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 Internal USB 2.0 controller 10/100 LAN AGP slot INT A shared shared shared INT B - shared - shared shared - INT C - shared - shared - INT D - used shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. K8U-X ® Keyed for 1.5v K8U-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-15 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
away from motherboard. 3. Move K8U-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 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 K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to + capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-17 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6- - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-19 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional. K8U-X PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
+5VSB +5.0VDC GND GND PWR_OK -5.0VDC COM COM +5.0VDC COM COM COM +5.0VDC PS_ON# ® COM COM +3.3VDC -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC K8U-X ATX power connectors Please donʼt forget to connect with 4-pin ATX +12V power plug supply, or system will not startup. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-21 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
K8U-X Internal audio connectors CD (Black) AUX (White) 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO ® K8U-X Front panel audio connector 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. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-23 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. K8U-X +5V J2B1 J2CX - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
the Parallet ATA interface. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. • Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA. • Refer to section "3.3 ULI RAID Configurations" for details on SATA RAID configuration. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 1-25 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
Ground Speaker K8U-X PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. K8U-X System panel the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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 K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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. Important notes - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt A:\>afudos /iK8U X.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%) - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
Alt + F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as K8U-X. ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. If you have saved a copy - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. 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 K8U-X Motherboard 2-7 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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 the BIOS Setup on the motherboard stores BIOS settings for this motherboard BIOS - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-9 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
the specific items 10/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S400/A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Advanced Chipset BIOS Setup - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them ] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-11 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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 Vendor : ST320413A Size : 6.4GB LBA Mode : Supported are specifically - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 0122 BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclock Tuner CPU Frequency [Standard [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]. CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to adjust the CPU - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
should always be disabled for normal operation. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature. 2. AMD CPU Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan package with monitor chip. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Chipset Settings NorthBridge Configuration HyperTransport Configuration SouthBridge Configuration AGP Configuration Spread Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRAS TRP : 200MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
]. MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. Burst Length [4 Beats] Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 allows you to set the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-17 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
Link Configuration Hammer / M1689 Freq. Hammer / M1689 Width [200MHz] [8 Bits] Hammer to M1689 Frequency Selection Hammer / M1689 Freq. [200MHz] This item HyperTransport from Hammer to M1689. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. Hammer / M1689 Width [8 Bits] - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
SouthBridge Chipset Configuration AC97 Audio Ethernet Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM USB 1.1 OHCI Host Controller USB 2.0 EHCI Host Controller Legacy USB Support SATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] [Auto] allows the BIOS to - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
SATA Controller [Enabled] This item enables or disables Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled], AGP Configuration AGP Chipset AGP]. AGP Data Transfer Rate [1x/2x/4x/8x] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
2.4.4 OnBoard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 Mode Parallel Port Address OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port [3F8/ [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Sets the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-21 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections devices 15 assigned to [PCI Device] 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 K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]. 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. 2.5.4 ACPI - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Restore on AC Power Loss Resume By USB From S3/S4 PowerOn By LAN/PCI Device PowerOn By External Modem PowerOn By PS/2 KB&MS PowerOn By RTC Alarm [Enabled] [On/Off] Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-25 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
guration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PowerOn By LAN/PCI Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable power on PCI and LAN device feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
] [ 5.160V] [11.328V] CPU Temperature MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU and power temperatures. Select Disabled if Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP". ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-27 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320413A] [SM-ASUS CD-S360] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been number of hard disk drive items that appear on the screen 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 2-29 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your 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 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
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 K8U-X Motherboard 2-31 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option by press , a confirmation window appears. Select [ok] to save changes and exit. Select [Cancel] to continue BIOS configuration. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, after pressing , the program - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software Support - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance 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 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
. Make ALi RAID Driver Disk Make a RAID Floppy in order to make related configuration. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. The icons are for general reference only. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-3 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan 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. ASUS Update This program allows you to download the - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
user manuals. Click an item to open the manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. In different OS, the screen display may be different with the option of utility driver. The icons are for general reference only. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-5 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software Support - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
when creating a disk array. Installing SATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect the SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-7 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
controller. The Makedisk.exe utility for the RAID driver is located in \Drivers\RAID\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. 2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. Write-protect the floppy - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
Support and set it to Yes. See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details. 4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system. Windows Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-9 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
Windows® 98SE/ME 1. F r o m t h e W i n d o w s ® 9 8 S . • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ʻnʼ and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan speed according to your system - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS K8U-X Motherboard 3-11 - Asus K8U-X | K8U-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
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