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Motherboard Info ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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...the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-X package for the following items. ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical... for socket A processors. Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O shield 1-2 The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm...
...the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-X package for the following items. ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical... for socket A processors. Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O shield 1-2 The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm...
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Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 3 4 14 13 12 11 15 10 9 16 17 25 24 23 ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 22 21 5 6 7 8 18 19 20 1-3
Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 3 4 14 13 12 11 15 10 9 16 17 25 24 23 ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 22 21 5 6 7 8 18 19 20 1-3
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... games. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. (on audio models only) 19 Line Out jack. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 17 RJ-45 port. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V...
... games. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. (on audio models only) 19 Line Out jack. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 17 RJ-45 port. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V...
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...:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD LAN PHY FP_AUDIO Audio Codec MDC VIA KT400 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 PCI Slot 1 A7V8X-X PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ® PCI Slot 6 VIA VT8235 Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW56 USB56...
...:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD LAN PHY FP_AUDIO Audio Codec MDC VIA KT400 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 PCI Slot 1 A7V8X-X PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ® PCI Slot 6 VIA VT8235 Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW56 USB56...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image...
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...the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched. 104 Pins A7V8X-X ® 80 Pins A7V8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR or SDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared ...1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/...
...the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched. 104 Pins A7V8X-X ® 80 Pins A7V8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR or SDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared ...1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/...
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... CPU VCORE ranges of +1.5V to 2.05V. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V8X-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 A7V8X-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 Set to +5VSB to the CPU. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust...
... CPU VCORE ranges of +1.5V to 2.05V. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V8X-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 A7V8X-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 Set to +5VSB to the CPU. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust...
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...up if the power supply is 230W, or 300W for four additional USB port connectors. USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A7V8X-X ® USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND A7V8X-X USB 2.0 Header The USB/GAME module is not included in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power...at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB 2.0 port connectors on the motherboard. 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-15 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR) These connectors connect to an open slot in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push...
...up if the power supply is 230W, or 300W for four additional USB port connectors. USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A7V8X-X ® USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND A7V8X-X USB 2.0 Header The USB/GAME module is not included in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power...at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB 2.0 port connectors on the motherboard. 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-15 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR) These connectors connect to an open slot in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push...
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... sinks instead of 1A (12W) at +12V. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. These are not jumpers! CPU and...slots. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 5. FLOPPY A7V8X-X PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
... sinks instead of 1A (12W) at +12V. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. These are not jumpers! CPU and...slots. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 5. FLOPPY A7V8X-X PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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...When you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 11. If your package came with the optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable ...devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-19 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin ...
...When you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 11. If your package came with the optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable ...devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-19 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin ...
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BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
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...without having to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. The EZ Flash is built-in case you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the file to... display the following screen. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V8X-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V8X-X BIOS Built Date : 12/14/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS...
...without having to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. The EZ Flash is built-in case you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the file to... display the following screen. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V8X-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V8X-X BIOS Built Date : 12/14/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS...
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... you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Press . 6. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the correct file name. File not found , the following prompts appear if you... accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V8X-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both items to completely update the ...
... you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Press . 6. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the correct file name. File not found , the following prompts appear if you... accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V8X-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both items to completely update the ...
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...for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to File from the Main menu and press . To cancel this ...operation, press . XX.XXX, then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your...
...for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to File from the Main menu and press . To cancel this ...operation, press . XX.XXX, then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your...
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... disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure...
... disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure...
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... arrow Up or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the window. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-9 You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for...
... arrow Up or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the window. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-9 You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for...
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... section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you did , the Supervisor password is set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11
... section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you did , the Supervisor password is set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11
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... information you are : [CD-ROM] - Head This field configures the number of sectors per track. Sector This field configures the number of read/write heads. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-13 for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Note that you configured. for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Refer...
... information you are : [CD-ROM] - Head This field configures the number of sectors per track. Sector This field configures the number of read/write heads. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-13 for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Note that you configured. for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Refer...
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... which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15
... which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15
