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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 (on LAN model only) CPU/Chassis FAN ... 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...
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 (on LAN model only) CPU/Chassis FAN ... 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...
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...1A on the motherboard. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. The VIA® VT8235 integrated peripheral controller supports various I /O interface, AC'97 interface and PCI ...266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz 64-bit memory bus. 2 CPU socket. This LED acts as a reminder 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 ...
...1A on the motherboard. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 ATX power connector. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. The VIA® VT8235 integrated peripheral controller supports various I /O interface, AC'97 interface and PCI ...266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz 64-bit memory bus. 2 CPU socket. This LED acts as a reminder 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 ...
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...(on page 3-5 for more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights 333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD's Athlon XP 2800+ and all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX...shuts down automatically. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to overclocking failure, there ...
...(on page 3-5 for more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights 333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD's Athlon XP 2800+ and all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX...shuts down automatically. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to overclocking failure, there ...
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... and open it snaps shut. 5. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to install a CPU: 1. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support all the...
... and open it snaps shut. 5. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to install a CPU: 1. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support all the...
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... is for the rear USB ports. USBPWR56 is recommended that you keep the default setting (Disable). ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 This feature requires a power supply that can connect to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. 1.11 Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the...
... is for the rear USB ports. USBPWR56 is recommended that you keep the default setting (Disable). ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 This feature requires a power supply that can connect to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. 1.11 Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the...
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... DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. 5. Lack of 1A (12W) at +12V. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the onboard...sinks instead of the expansion slots. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. ...
... DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. 5. Lack of 1A (12W) at +12V. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the onboard...sinks instead of the expansion slots. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. ...
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... what frequency to send to the CPU (see next item). CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to 30 characters per second. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency ...multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the...
... what frequency to send to the CPU (see next item). CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to 30 characters per second. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency ...multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is ...enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to detect a USB device at startup. The default of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is ...enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to detect a USB device at startup. The default of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled...
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...] When set both . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard PCI IDE [Both] This field allows you to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction.
...] When set both . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard PCI IDE [Both] This field allows you to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction.
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...as a normal system power-off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to set the CPU maximum temperature. When the CPU temperature exceeds the set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off button ...prevent damage to CPU. 2.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds powers off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23 ...
...as a normal system power-off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to set the CPU maximum temperature. When the CPU temperature exceeds the set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off button ...prevent damage to CPU. 2.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds powers off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23 ...
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...an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage,... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time of the ...
...an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage,... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time of the ...
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VIA Registry (INF) driver - Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA AGP VxD driver - USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to load the ...
VIA Registry (INF) driver - Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA AGP VxD driver - USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to load the ...