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... any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
... any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
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... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord.
... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord.
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...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. About this guide ... dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on page viii. 2. WARNING/DANGER: Information to ...
...include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. About this guide ... dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on page viii. 2. WARNING/DANGER: Information to ...
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...9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable I/O shield *... Specifications are subject to change without notice. A7V8X-X specifications summary (Cont') BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, TCAV, EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS...
...9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable I/O shield *... Specifications are subject to change without notice. A7V8X-X specifications summary (Cont') BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, TCAV, EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS...
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... power. • Hard Disk LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up when you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life... without turning off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. 12. ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X System Panel Connectors IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin ...
... power. • Hard Disk LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up when you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life... without turning off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. 12. ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X System Panel Connectors IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin ...
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... Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of errors that will cause the system to the drive documentation or label for details. Refer to halt. Before attempting... configuration information supplied by the system during the boot process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of cylinders, heads and sectors per...
... Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of errors that will cause the system to the drive documentation or label for details. Refer to halt. Before attempting... configuration information supplied by the system during the boot process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of cylinders, heads and sectors per...
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... value. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. CHS Capacity This field shows the drive's maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on this field, set the Type ... drives [Other ATAPI Device] - Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual] Cylinders This field configures the number of read/write heads. To make changes to [Manual]. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Head This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to the Main...
... value. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. CHS Capacity This field shows the drive's maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on this field, set the Type ... drives [Other ATAPI Device] - Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual] Cylinders This field configures the number of read/write heads. To make changes to [Manual]. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Head This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to the Main...
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... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to suppress Ultra DMA capability. You may also manually configure this field is normally disabled because the resources used in performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors...as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. To make changes to this field, set it manually. Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number that...
... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to suppress Ultra DMA capability. You may also manually configure this field is normally disabled because the resources used in performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors...as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. To make changes to this field, set it manually. Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number that...
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Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. It is recommended that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to 30 characters per second. CPU External Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what ...frequency to send to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to the system bus and PCI bus. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU ...
Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. It is recommended that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to 30 characters per second. CPU External Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what ...frequency to send to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to the system bus and PCI bus. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU ...
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... options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you need to set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to...
... options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you need to set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to...
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...Length Configuration options: [4] [Auto] S2K Bus Driving Strength Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] S2K Strobe P Control Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] S2K Strobe N Control Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] ... ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. AGP Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] AGP Drive N Control [E] Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] AGP Drive P Control [F] Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] AGP ...
...Length Configuration options: [4] [Auto] S2K Bus Driving Strength Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] S2K Strobe P Control Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] S2K Strobe N Control Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] ... ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. AGP Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] AGP Drive N Control [E] Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] AGP Drive P Control [F] Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F] AGP ...