Asus K8N-LR - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-16
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-20
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-21
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
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 Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Date ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.2 System Time ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Deskette A/B .......................................... 4-13
4.3.4 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave, Third,
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master ....................... 4-14
4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-17
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18