Asus A8N-SLI DLX User Manual

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Chapter summary
5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1
5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9
5.5 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-21
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-40
5.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................... 5-41

Asus A8N-SLI DLX Specifications

General

Chipset	NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
Socket	Socket 939
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	4 GB
PCI Express x16 Slots	2
PCI Slots	3
SATA Ports	4
IDE Ports	2
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe x16, 3 x PCI
USB Ports	10 x USB 2.0

Summary

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.3 CPU Installation and Cooling

2.4 System Memory Installation

2.5 Expansion Slots and Configuration

2.7 Connectors

Chapter 3: Powering Up

3.1 Initial System Startup

Comprehensive guide for initial system power-on and setup.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 BIOS Management and Updates

Procedures for BIOS management and updates.

4.2 BIOS Setup Interface Navigation

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility, interface elements, and navigation.

4.3 Main Menu Settings

4.4 Advanced Menu Settings

Contains settings for CPU, onboard devices, and performance tuning.

4.5 Power Menu Settings

Manages Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings.

4.6 Boot Menu Settings

Controls system boot options, device priorities, and security.

Chapter 5: Software Support

5.5 RAID Configuration Guide

Explains different RAID levels and their configurations.

5.6 RAID Driver Disk Creation

5.7 AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Support

6.2 Dual Graphics Card Setup

Detailed guide for setting up two graphics cards using SLI.