ASUS KN97-X User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION
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How this manual is organized
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Item Checklist
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II.
FEATURES
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Features of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard
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Parts of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard
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III. INSTALLATION
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Map of the ASUS KN97-X Motherboard
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Installation Steps
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1. Jumpers
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Jumper Settings
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2.
System Memory (SIMM and DIMM)
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SIMM Memory Installation
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DIMM Memory Installation
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3.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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4.
Expansion Cards
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Expansion Card Installation Procedure:
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Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
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Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
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ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor
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5.
External Connectors
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Power Connection Procedures
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IV.
BIOS SOFTWARE
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Support Software
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Flash Memory Writer Utility
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Main Menu
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Advanced Features Menu
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Updating your Motherboard's BIOS
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6.
BIOS Setup
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Load Defaults
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Standard CMOS Setup
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Details of Standard CMOS Setup:
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BIOS Features Setup
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Details of BIOS Features Setup
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Chipset Features Setup
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Details of Chipset Features Setup
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Power Management Setup
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Details of Power Management Setup
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PNP and PCI Setup
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Details of PNP and PCI Setup
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Load BIOS Defaults
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Load Setup Defaults
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Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup
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