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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii Product warranty or service... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii Product warranty or service... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before ...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 ...
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 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before ...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 ...
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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 ... IDE LED connector Chassis Intrusion GAME port (on audio model only) CD/AUX audio 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/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x ...
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 ... IDE LED connector Chassis Intrusion GAME port (on audio model only) CD/AUX audio 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/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x ...
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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 C.P.R. x Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe...
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 C.P.R. x Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe...
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...floppy disk drive. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs and a Flash ROM interface....only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3 DDR DIMM sockets. 1.3.1 Core specifications 1 North bridge controller. The VIA® KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/ 266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266...
...floppy disk drive. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs and a Flash ROM interface....only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3 DDR DIMM sockets. 1.3.1 Core specifications 1 North bridge controller. The VIA® KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/ 266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266...
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... GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 4 banks only. 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 2.12 GB/s. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (...AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set ,...
... GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 4 banks only. 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 2.12 GB/s. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (...AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set ,...
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...* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - - - - - used - - - shared - - - - - - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - - -- shared - - - - - -- - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - A7V8X-X 1-12 ® A7V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - - - - - - used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This...
...* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - - - - - used - - - shared - - - - - - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - - -- shared - - - - - -- - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - A7V8X-X 1-12 ® A7V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - - - - - - used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This...
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... the UltraDMA cable connector. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V8X-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 4. MODEM_IN AC97_SYNC AC97_SDIN1 GND AC97_BITCLK A7V8X-X 1-16 ® A7V8X-X MDC Header GND +3VSB AC97_RST# AC97_SDOUT MDC ...Chapter 1: Motherboard Information one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS...a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Pin 20 on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. 3. If ...
... the UltraDMA cable connector. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V8X-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 4. MODEM_IN AC97_SYNC AC97_SDIN1 GND AC97_BITCLK A7V8X-X 1-16 ® A7V8X-X MDC Header GND +3VSB AC97_RST# AC97_SDOUT MDC ...Chapter 1: Motherboard Information one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS...a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Pin 20 on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. 3. If ...
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... saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-9 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for the highlighted field Moves the cursor to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also...
... saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-9 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for the highlighted field Moves the cursor to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also...
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... format is hour, minute, second. Take some time to the main menu. The sub-menu appears. Sub-menu Note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you can display a sub...
... format is hour, minute, second. Take some time to the main menu. The sub-menu appears. Sub-menu Note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you can display a sub...
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... the CPU VCore Setting is detected at startup. When you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These...
... the CPU VCore Setting is detected at startup. When you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These...
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...] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23 When the CPU temperature exceeds the set the CPU maximum temperature. Regardless of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds puts the system in Soft-off ] [Suspend] Over Shut Down Temperature [95ºC] This field allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to...
...] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23 When the CPU temperature exceeds the set the CPU maximum temperature. Regardless of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds puts the system in Soft-off ] [Suspend] Over Shut Down Temperature [95ºC] This field allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to...
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... audio driver and applications. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN... VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage,...
... audio driver and applications. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN... VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage,...