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    Motherboard SK8V User Guide
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    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
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    Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview
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    4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11
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    the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 SoundMAX® 4 XL software 5-7 5.4 VIA RAID configurations 5-11 5.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 5-12 5.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility
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    5-18 5.5.1 Install the hard disks 5-19 5.5.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility 5-20 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance 5-21 5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security 5-22 5.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands 5-24 5.6 Using Makedisk.exe 5-26 5.7 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
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    from the motherboard, ensure your power supply is set to the correct voltage in service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust,
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    you need when installing the ASUS SK8V motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter
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    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: updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS
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    SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and Opteron™ CPUs VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237 Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 8GB memory that supports
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    -Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe
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    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 8GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Dual Serial ATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard
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    transfer rate. See page 2-24. Dual SATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that enhances hard disk performance and data back-up protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The Promise® 20378 RAID controller incorporates two Serial ATA and one
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    - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-27. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-3
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    chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications. The controller is equipped with the
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    the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the SK8V motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-37. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
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    allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on the supported languages. See page 4-12. Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even
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    Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    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. ® SK8V SK8V Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation
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    Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 PRI_RAID SATA1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 ASUS AS018 Deluxe RAID Promise PDC20378 PCI4 SK8V PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 WIFI COM2 Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
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    WiFi slot 4. DDR DIMM slots Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. Keyboard Power (3-pin KBPWR) 3. USB RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2 ) 6. CPU USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 13. Internal Audio CD connector (4-pin CD
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    Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN) p. 2-31 23. System Management Interrupt Lead (Light blue 2-pin SMI) p. 2-31 24. Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) p. 2-31 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-5
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    Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide
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    the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    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. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-9
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    2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly
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    this connector. 2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vendor AVC Thermaltake Taisol Part Number Z7UB003 AP1892 111-8061010-90 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-11
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    2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 104 Pins ® 80 Pins SK8V SK8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may
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    . support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor's list. ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed
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    adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15
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    Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - - - shared - - shared - shared PCI INT B - shared - - - shared - - shared - PCI INT C - - shared - - - shared - - - PCI INT D - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share
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    AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v SK8V SK8V 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 SK8V motherboard 2-17
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    will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® SK8V WIFI SK8V
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    RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19
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    in the BIOS (See section 4.5.5 APM Configuration). ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) SK8V SK8V Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system
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    other devices. 3. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PC's and/or portable devices. 4. RJ-45 port. This port allows Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-21
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    USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB This connector supports the provided drive documentation when setting the device in ® PRI_IDE SEC_IDE SK8V SK8V IDE Connectors NOTE
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    on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. • The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-23
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    GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA_RAID2 SK8V SK8V SATA RAID Connectors Important notes on problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP™ Service
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    the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® ® Rotation +12V GND COM2 PIN 1 SK8V SK8V Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-25
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    motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot . The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. +5.0VDC +5.0VDC
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    the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (Black) AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel SK8V SK8V Internal SK8V SK8V IEEE-1394 Connector IE1394_1 1 TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V NEVER connect a USB cable to any of the IEEE 1394 (orange) connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard
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    This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT SK8V SK8V Digital Audio Connector ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-29
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    13. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is 5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V SK8V SK8V Game Connector GAME The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. 13. System panel connector (
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    connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while Take note of the specific connector colors as described. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31
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    2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up
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    Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    "2.4 System memory" for instruction on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI VGA card into one of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the AGP slot. • Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to the recommended settings. See
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    assistance. See the "ASUS contact information". System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section "4.4.6 Speech Configuration". ASUS SK8V motherboard 3-3
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    . The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than
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    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.5 Power Menu 4-31 4.6 Boot Menu 4-35 4.7 Exit Menu 4-41 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in a Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Important notes It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file
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    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to
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    4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    > + 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 SK8V.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch
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    the BIOS. See section "4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-5
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    found! Reading file "SK8V.rom". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When
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    utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the
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    . Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select
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    options using the navigation keys. The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default
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    BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD
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    are items Pop-up window that do not fit on the screen. Press Up/ Down arrow keys or PageUp/ Scroll bar PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-11
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    in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] This field allows you to choose the BIOS
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    set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 08/04/03 ID : K8V__031 System Memory
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    auto-detected by BIOS. HyperTransport (HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15
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    800 MHz] [16 BIT] [16 BIT] Select Screen Select CPU to AGP. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT ] This item allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT] HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT
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    making it unavailable for use. If your operating system supports PAE (Physical Address Extension), like Windows XP, enable this item to avoid the problem. When enabled it allows remapping of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17
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    sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] This item sets sets the TWR. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] TRWT [Auto] This item sets the
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    Disabled] This item enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] This item disables or sets the L2 data cache RAM set to [Enabled]. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-19
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    displays the memory clock speed setting. CAS Latency [2.5] This item displays the CAS Latency setting. TRCD [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRCD clock setting. TRAS [7 CLK] This item displays the TRAS clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    to set the Hammer Voltage ID. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21
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    for a video card. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] Search for MDA Resources [No] This item sets whether to allow search for MDA resources. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    AGP Mode [AGP 8X] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible, so you may keep the default [AGP 8X] mode even if you are using an AGP 4X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data
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    ] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
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    Mode] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-25
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    you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1392 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address EPP Version [1.9] This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. It allows you to to select the Parallel Port EPP [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    ] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-27
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    set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU [1.5V] This item adjusts the AGP voltage setting. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.7V] V-Link Voltage [2.5V] This
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    to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Standard]. Configuration options: [Standard] [Turbo1] [Turbo2] [ Booting [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Report System Booting function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    ] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    . Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 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] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-31
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    Power Loss Suspend Time Out Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Power On By The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is set to [Enabled]. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    [2] ~ [15] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled
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    the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-37
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    settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Boot . If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.7 Jumpers"
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    settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot " appears after you have successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-39
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    . 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] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows
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    . The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-41
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    to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile
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    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
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    Chapter summary 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 SoundMAX 4 XL software 5-7 5.4 VIA RAID configurations 5-11 5.5 Promise® RAID configurations 5-18 5.6 Using Makedisk.exe 5-26 5.7 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology .. 5-27 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    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. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically
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    ) driver - VIA AGP VxD driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. Promise FastTrak 378 Driver This item installs the Promise FastTrak 378 driver for Serial ATA and RAID features. VIA 6420 RAID Controller driver This item installs the VIA® 6420 RAID controller driver and
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    and other software 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
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    to remotely access files or control some hardware from their PC at home or in the office. 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information in the inside back cover of this user guide. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support
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    the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the SK8V motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-5
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    Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Filelist The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
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    technologies. Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. You must click on the SoundMAX4 XL icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-7
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    , or by clicking on the icon from the SoundMAX control panel. Speaker wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings. Microphone wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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    the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-9
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    Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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    5.4 VIA RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA channels. RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and
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    SATA) hard disks The VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. • If you are creating a RAID Serial ATA cable to the motherboard's secondary Serial ATA connector (
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    VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-13
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    the screen are replaced with create array menu options. VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next
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    mainly for audio and 32K video editing, a higher array block RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5. ASUS SK8V motherboard
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    on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N Press "Y" to confirm or "N" to return to the configuration options. 5.4.4 Delete Array 1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Delete Array then press the key. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE
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    XXXXXXXXXX Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next item Enter: Confirme the selection ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd Serial Number: xxxxxxxx ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-17
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    or set of drives (like RAID 1). 1. If you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. Refer to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in
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    to the power connector on each drive. 5. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Go to the Advanced menu in BIOS and set the appropriate IDE configuration settings. 7. Save your changes and Exit Setup. 8. Proceed to section 5.5.2 for the next procedure. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-19
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    boot the system with the new hard disks installed and connected to the ATAIDE connectors on the motherboard, the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS displays the following: MBFastTrak378 (tm) BIOS 4 ] Rebuild Array 5 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..5 to select Option [ESC] Exit 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    will treat the RAID 0 array as a single drive unit. 7. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-21
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    5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) Creating a Security Array with New Drives 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, key to reboot> 6. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software
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    the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may image... Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-23
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    to reboot the system. 11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you and system data after faults on RAID 1 arrays. Follow these steps to rebuild and restore data in the array: 1. On boot-up, an error message notifies of
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    2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ View Array Definition Menu ] Array No RAID Mode Array 1 Mirror/Stripe Total Drv 4 Status Critical Stripe Block: . Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for Controller Configuration. The default value is [Enabled]. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-
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    setting in the BIOS is [RAID] mode. 4. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® RAID driver is located in "\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. Use this utility when configuring Serial ATA RAID 0 or RAID 1. 5. A floppy disk with Promise® SATA 378, FastTrak 378 or VIA
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    pair swaps, pair polarity problems and pair skew problems of up to 64ns. VCT remarkably reduces networking and support costs complementing a highly manageable and controlled network system. Also, this the 3Com Gigabit NIC Properties dialog box, select the Diagnostics tab. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-27
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    4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the following screen. 5. Click on Run to execute test. If there is no cable connection problem, the Run button is grayed out and not selectable. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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