Asus A8N-E Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Contents
1.7 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-18
1.8 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-20
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-20
1.8.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-22
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Updating the BIOS .................................................. 2-3
2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 2-5
2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-6
2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................. 2-7
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................... 2-8
2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................. 2-8
2.2.3 Legend bar ............................................................. 2-9
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................. 2-9
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ..................................................... 2-9
2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 2-9
2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-10
2.2.8 General help .......................................................... 2-10
2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-11
2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-11
2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-11
2.3.3 Language .............................................................. 2-11
2.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-11
2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-12
2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............ 2-14
2.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 2-15
2.3.8 Installed Memory .................................................. 2-15
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-16
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-16