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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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... motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to pay for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is no need to prolong the life of -the-art DLS2...GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC2700 maximum to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of the entire system...
... motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to pay for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is no need to prolong the life of -the-art DLS2...GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC2700 maximum to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of the entire system...
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... name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. 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 reference only. 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 save...
... name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. 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 reference only. 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 save...
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... system with the update process. Update Main BIOS area 2. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! appears. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 If you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong...
... system with the update process. Update Main BIOS area 2. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! appears. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 If you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong...
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...check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. What you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. It does not work with certain ...memory drivers that you see on the motherboard. The BIOS information in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This file works only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to ...
...check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. What you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. It does not work with certain ...memory drivers that you see on the motherboard. The BIOS information in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This file works only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to ...
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... if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to continue. 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 DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. 6. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. When the...
... if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to continue. 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 DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. 6. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. When the...