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... 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 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.9 System memory 1-11 1.10 Expansion slots...
... 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 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.9 System memory 1-11 1.10 Expansion slots...
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A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O (on audio model only) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port... 1980 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF 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 the next page) ix ...
A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O (on audio model only) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port... 1980 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF 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 the next page) ix ...
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...174; KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/ 266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz 64-bit memory bus. 2 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX...600 MHz ~ 2.25GHz system bus. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 3GB system memory using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3 DDR DIMM ...
...174; KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/ 266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz 64-bit memory bus. 2 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX...600 MHz ~ 2.25GHz system bus. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 3GB system memory using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3 DDR DIMM ...
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...even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. 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 section "3.2.5 Multi-channel audio feature" on... ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information SoundMax Digital Audio System (on page 3-5 for each parameter. Refer to clear the CMOS data. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is no need to overclocking failure, there is...
...even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. 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 section "3.2.5 Multi-channel audio feature" on... ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information SoundMax Digital Audio System (on page 3-5 for each parameter. Refer to clear the CMOS data. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is no need to overclocking failure, there is...
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...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. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support....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 ...
...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. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support....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 ...
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...up the computer when you to pins [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. CLRTC A7V8X-X ® 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) A7V8X-X Clear RTC RAM Setting 4. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell ... you to wake up feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in CMOS. A7V8X-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V8X-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 3. You can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default ...
...up the computer when you to pins [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. CLRTC A7V8X-X ® 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) A7V8X-X Clear RTC RAM Setting 4. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell ... you to wake up feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The RAM data in CMOS. A7V8X-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V8X-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 3. You can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default ...
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...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! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the...the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. If you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. appears. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the...
...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! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the...the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. If you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. appears. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the...
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...bootable system disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the above screen is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. The BIOS information in DOS mode. Reboot the... computer from the hard drive. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may not be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. BIOS setup ...
...bootable system disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the above screen is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. The BIOS information in DOS mode. Reboot the... computer from the hard drive. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may not be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. BIOS setup ...
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The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to the boot disk. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, ...
The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to the boot disk. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, ...
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... for the drive. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] 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...
... for the drive. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] 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...
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...CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec]...select the core voltage supplied to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [200] [266] [333] [400]. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed ...
...CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec]...select the core voltage supplied to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [200] [266] [333] [400]. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed ...
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... default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device.
... default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device.
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... only when you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] [8X Mode] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-17 The EEPROM on the memory modules that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to [User Defined]. SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls...
... only when you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] [8X Mode] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-17 The EEPROM on the memory modules that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to [User Defined]. SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls...
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...your display card does not support this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. AGP Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] AGP Drive N Control [E] Configuration options: ...AGP performance control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Fast Write control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. You must set to [Disabled] when using ISA...
...your display card does not support this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. AGP Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] AGP Drive N Control [E] Configuration options: ...AGP performance control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Fast Write control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. You must set to [Disabled] when using ISA...