Asus KCMA-D8, User Manual

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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ......................................... 2-23
2.5.6 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-23
2.5.7 PIKE slot ....................................................................... 2-23
2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ............................. 2-24
2.5.9 Installing i Button ........................................................... 2-25
2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management card ............................. 2-25
2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ........................... 2-26
2.5.12 Installing the audio card ................................................ 2-26
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-27
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-31
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-31
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-32
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-3
3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-4
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-3
4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-3
4.1.2 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 4-4
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-6
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.6 Configuration fields ......................................................... 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-9
4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-9