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A7V8X-X: les spécifications (suite) BIOS Standard industriel Gestion Format CD de support Accessoires 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 C.P.R. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion ATX: 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm Pilotes ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 ASUS LiveUpdate Manuel CD de support 1 câble UltraDMA 133/100/66 Câble FDD I/O shield * Les spécifications peuvent changer sans préavis.
A7V8X-X: les spécifications (suite) BIOS Standard industriel Gestion Format CD de support Accessoires 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 C.P.R. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion ATX: 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm Pilotes ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 ASUS LiveUpdate Manuel CD de support 1 câble UltraDMA 133/100/66 Câble FDD I/O shield * Les spécifications peuvent changer sans préavis.
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.3.1 Core specifications 1-4 1.4 ... 1.11 Jumpers 1-13 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.3.1 Core specifications 1-4 1.4 ... 1.11 Jumpers 1-13 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
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...out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x S/PDIF out (on audio model only) 1 x PS...x DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM (Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features...
...out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x S/PDIF out (on audio model only) 1 x PS...x DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM (Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features...
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... 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. x 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...
... 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. x 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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...ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZFlash, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Thank you start installing 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...loaded with value-added features for socket A processors. The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in...
...ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZFlash, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Thank you start installing 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...loaded with value-added features for socket A processors. The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in...
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...11 PCI slots. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 9 Standby power LED. 1.3.1 Core specifications 1 North bridge controller. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force... (ZIF) socket for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
...11 PCI slots. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 9 Standby power LED. 1.3.1 Core specifications 1 North bridge controller. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force... (ZIF) socket for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
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...installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to 2.12 GB/s. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 4 banks... only. With a bus of the entire system. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default...
...installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to 2.12 GB/s. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 4 banks... only. With a bus of the entire system. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default...
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...BIOS settings, if any. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to 4 banks only. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the card. ASUS A7V8X...-X Motherboard 1-11 Refer to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 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 ...
...BIOS settings, if any. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to 4 banks only. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the card. ASUS A7V8X...-X Motherboard 1-11 Refer to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 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 ...
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...to wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to the front USB ports. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 USBPWR56 is recommended that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ..., VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to +1.85V. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V8X-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 A7V8X-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Or, the system does ...at least 1A on the motherboard. 1. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to wake up . Set to +5VSB to a very high core voltage may ...
...to wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to the front USB ports. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 USBPWR56 is recommended that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ..., VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to +1.85V. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V8X-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 A7V8X-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Or, the system does ...at least 1A on the motherboard. 1. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to wake up . Set to +5VSB to a very high core voltage may ...
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... +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V8X-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 3. CLRTC A7V8X-X ® 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) A7V8X-X Clear RTC RAM Setting 4. The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the keyboard ...battery. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by placing the jumper...
... +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V8X-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 3. CLRTC A7V8X-X ® 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) A7V8X-X Clear RTC RAM Setting 4. The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the keyboard ...battery. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by placing the jumper...
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...You may configure two hard disks to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS proprietary modem header accomodates an optional modem module. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ...20 on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is recommended that you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup...
...You may configure two hard disks to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS proprietary modem header accomodates an optional modem module. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ...20 on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is recommended that you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup...
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...system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. 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 ...
...system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. 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 ...
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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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... case you need to display the following screen. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
... case you need to display the following screen. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
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... BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for both items to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! 5. ASUS A7V8X...
... BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for both items to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! 5. ASUS A7V8X...
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... see on the motherboard. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand ...is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that...
... see on the motherboard. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand ...is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that...
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..., press . Select 1. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . At the "A:\" prompt...are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- 5. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created ...
..., press . Select 1. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . At the "A:\" prompt...are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- 5. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created ...
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.... DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory... Writer utility is not able to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed ...
.... DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory... Writer utility is not able to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed ...
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...floppy disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure.... you to update the BIOS." Follow the BIOS update procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created ...
...floppy disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure.... you to update the BIOS." Follow the BIOS update procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created ...
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... with the opportunity to run this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This requires you to reconfigure your system using this utility. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program,...computer, the system provides you with its test routines. EXIT Use this program. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make ...
... with the opportunity to run this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This requires you to reconfigure your system using this utility. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program,...computer, the system provides you with its test routines. EXIT Use this program. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make ...