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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... interrupt assignments 1-12 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-12 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-13 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 ...
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... interrupt assignments 1-12 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-12 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-13 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 ...
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PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory... Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM (Note: PC3200 maximum to 4 banks only.) 1 x AGP 8X 6 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI 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...
PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory... Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM (Note: PC3200 maximum to 4 banks only.) 1 x AGP 8X 6 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI 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...
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...-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 South bridge controller. The VIA® 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. .../2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs and a Flash ROM interface. 11 PCI slots. 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 This LED lights ...
...-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 South bridge controller. The VIA® 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. .../2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs and a Flash ROM interface. 11 PCI slots. 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 This LED lights ...
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... audio models only) The functions of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only) 13 LAN PHY. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for pointing devices or other audio sources. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. These two...parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 17 RJ-45 port. The ADI AD1980 is for 3D graphical applications. 15 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 In 6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio ...
... audio models only) The functions of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only) 13 LAN PHY. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for pointing devices or other audio sources. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. These two...parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 17 RJ-45 port. The ADI AD1980 is for 3D graphical applications. 15 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 In 6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio ...
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...feature" on audio models only) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to pay for each parameter. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. 1.4 Special features ... before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to 2.12 GB/s. No more information. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. With a bus of the entire system. CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to prolong the life of 533Mhz...
...feature" on audio models only) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to pay for each parameter. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. 1.4 Special features ... before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to 2.12 GB/s. No more information. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. With a bus of the entire system. CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to prolong the life of 533Mhz...
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... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD LAN PHY FP_AUDIO Audio Codec MDC VIA KT400 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 PCI Slot 1 A7V8X-X PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ® PCI Slot 6 VIA VT8235 Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super...
... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD LAN PHY FP_AUDIO Audio Codec MDC VIA KT400 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 PCI Slot 1 A7V8X-X PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 ® PCI Slot 6 VIA VT8235 Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super...
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Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to static electricity. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is detached from the wall ...
Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to static electricity. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is detached from the wall ...
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...dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one (1) AGP 8X slot. Refer to avoid damaging the DIMM. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. 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 compared to ...
...dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one (1) AGP 8X slot. Refer to avoid damaging the DIMM. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. 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 compared to ...
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... on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - - - - - - - A7V8X-X 1-12 ® A7V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - - -- - - - shared - - - - - -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - -- - shared - - -- used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port...
... on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - - - - - - - A7V8X-X 1-12 ® A7V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - - -- - - - shared - - - - - -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - -- - shared - - -- used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port...
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... [7T] This item controls the number of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. AGP Capability [8X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that you are using an AGP 8X card. When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even if... Size [64MB] This feature allows you use AGP 8X graphics card. AGP8X-X is [By SPD], which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] [8X Mode] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-17 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T (...
... [7T] This item controls the number of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. AGP Capability [8X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that you are using an AGP 8X card. When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even if... Size [64MB] This feature allows you use AGP 8X graphics card. AGP8X-X is [By SPD], which configures items 2-5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode] [8X Mode] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-17 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T (...
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... your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. 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 performance control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Fast Write control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC...
... your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. 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 performance control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Fast Write control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC...
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... options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to reduce power consumption. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to [Yes] if you install a legacy device that this particular IRQ is being used by a legacy device. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Set the...
... options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to reduce power consumption. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to [Yes] if you install a legacy device that this particular IRQ is being used by a legacy device. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Set the...
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... that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA AGP VxD driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver AD1980 SoundMAX Audio ...Driver This item installs the AD1980 SoundMAX audio driver and applications. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver...
... that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA AGP VxD driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver AD1980 SoundMAX Audio ...Driver This item installs the AD1980 SoundMAX audio driver and applications. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver...