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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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... Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of the entire system. No more information. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information ...+ and all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Refer to 2.12 GB/s.
... Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of the entire system. No more information. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information ...+ and all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Refer to 2.12 GB/s.
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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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... a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to reboot The BIOS information in the BIOS firmware so it is for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ... see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Device not ready." 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 ...
... a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to reboot The BIOS information in the BIOS firmware so it is for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ... see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Device not ready." 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 ...
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Continue to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 When found ." Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. The following message appears on screen. Update Main BIOS area 2. File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed. Press Y for both items to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Flash...
Continue to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 When found ." Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. The following message appears on screen. Update Main BIOS area 2. File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed. Press Y for both items to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Flash...
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... specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your CD-ROM drive)... Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be...SYS to run AFLASH. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information What you boot from the floppy disk. Type FORMAT A:/S at the...
... specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your CD-ROM drive)... Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be...SYS to run AFLASH. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information What you boot from the floppy disk. Type FORMAT A:/S at the...
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...the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for ...are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Boot from the Main menu and press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. 5. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Type a...
...the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for ...are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Boot from the Main menu and press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. 5. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Type a...
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... utility starts to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
... utility starts to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
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ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. The bootable 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section 2.1.2, and should...
ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. The bootable 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section 2.1.2, and should...
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...are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BOOT Use this program. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ADVANCED .... This requires you to reconfigure your system using this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to change...
...are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BOOT Use this program. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ADVANCED .... This requires you to reconfigure your system using this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to change...
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... This password allows full access to the BIOS during system startup. If you can access the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you need to upload the BIOS file in case you erase the CMOS ...to eight alphanumeric characters. Make a copy of floppy drive installed. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you specify (usually the current date). System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to...password information is set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11
... This password allows full access to the BIOS during system startup. If you can access the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you need to upload the BIOS file in case you erase the CMOS ...to eight alphanumeric characters. Make a copy of floppy drive installed. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you specify (usually the current date). System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to...password information is set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11
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...This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after a long period of inactivity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set in the system after a period of inactivity as the system enters suspend mode only after a brief period of the power ...OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in this menu. Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should have the capacity ...
...This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after a long period of inactivity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set in the system after a period of inactivity as the system enters suspend mode only after a brief period of the power ...OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in this menu. Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should have the capacity ...
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...vendor support driver - USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN) driver. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item ... temperature. VIA Registry (INF) driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 SoundMAX audio driver and applications.
...vendor support driver - USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN) driver. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item ... temperature. VIA Registry (INF) driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 SoundMAX audio driver and applications.