The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? Forgot your password?Forgot your password?Forgot your password?Forgot your password?Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions. Password Check Password CheckPassword CheckPassword CheckPassword CheckPassword Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe ASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. F1:Help ^v : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit ><: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes YesYesYesYesYes to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes YesYesYesYesYes to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes Discard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard ChangesDiscard ChangesThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes YesYesYesYesYes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe ASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E Deluxe Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information........................................................5-1 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-26 5.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................... 5-27 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe ASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E DeluxeASUS A8V-E Deluxe 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentati...
