Contents - Asus A8N32-SLI User Manual

Contents

2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ................................... 2-19
2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-20
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-21
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-24
2.7.3 Installing the optional fan ..................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.2 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xx] ................................ 4-14
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ........................................ 4-14
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...................... 4-14
4.3.4 Language [English] ............................................... 4-14
4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
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