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... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
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x A7V8X-X: les spécifications (suite) BIOS Standard industriel Gestion Format CD de support Accessoires 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. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion ATX: 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm Pilotes ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 ASUS LiveUpdate Manuel CD de support 1 câble UltraDMA 133/100/66 Câble FDD I/O shield * Les spécifications peuvent changer sans préavis.
x A7V8X-X: les spécifications (suite) BIOS Standard industriel Gestion Format CD de support Accessoires 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. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion ATX: 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm Pilotes ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 ASUS LiveUpdate Manuel CD de support 1 câble UltraDMA 133/100/66 Câble FDD I/O shield * Les spécifications peuvent changer sans préavis.
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... 2-16 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-18 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-19 2.5 Power Menu 2-21 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-23 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-24 2.6 Boot Menu 2-25 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.2.5 Multi-channel audio feature 3-5 iv
... 2-16 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-18 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-19 2.5 Power Menu 2-21 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-23 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-24 2.6 Boot Menu 2-25 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.2.5 Multi-channel audio feature 3-5 iv
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... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
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PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (...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 ...panel audio connector (on audio model only) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix
PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (...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 ...panel audio connector (on audio model only) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix
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... Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
... Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
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.... For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Before you for the following items. ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on.... 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-X package for buying the ASUS® A7V8X-X motherboard! The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V8X-X series support CD 1 pc. 80-conductor...
.... For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Before you for the following items. ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on.... 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-X package for buying the ASUS® A7V8X-X motherboard! The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V8X-X series support CD 1 pc. 80-conductor...
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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. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of...
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. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the floppy disk drive. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of...
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... change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table: Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration (Note:Win98SE supports 4-channel only.) Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker... are available for surround sound and enhanced 3D audio when playing DVDs or games. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 23 Serial port. This port allows connection to ...
... change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table: Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration (Note:Win98SE supports 4-channel only.) Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker... are available for surround sound and enhanced 3D audio when playing DVDs or games. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 23 Serial port. This port allows connection to ...
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... default setting for increased application program productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 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, ZoomFX.../s. With a bus of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with high bandwidth speeds up CPUs now support 333MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is ...
... default setting for increased application program productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 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, ZoomFX.../s. With a bus of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with high bandwidth speeds up CPUs now support 333MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is ...
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...heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to install a CPU: 1. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the socket base. The A7V8X-X supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to ... CPU into place. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH...
...heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to install a CPU: 1. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the socket base. The A7V8X-X supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to ... CPU into place. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH...
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... on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to 4 banks only. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only and PC2700 maximum to the tables below. 3. The following sub-sections describe the... an IRQ to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but...
... on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to 4 banks only. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one direction. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-11 PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only and PC2700 maximum to the tables below. 3. The following sub-sections describe the... an IRQ to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but...
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... AC97 Codec Onboard LAN Onboard IDE A B C D E F GH - - - used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot 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 - - - - - -- - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - shared - - -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that...
... AC97 Codec Onboard LAN Onboard IDE A B C D E F GH - - - used - -- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot 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 - - - - - -- - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - shared - - -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that...
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...+5VSB 2. You may cause permanent damage to the CPU. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup...) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires a power supply that you keep the default setting (Disable). ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition ...2.05V. It is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to support this feature. USB device wake-up .
...+5VSB 2. You may cause permanent damage to the CPU. OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup...) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires a power supply that you keep the default setting (Disable). ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition ...2.05V. It is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to support this feature. USB device wake-up .
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... when you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS proprietary modem header accomodates an optional modem module. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect...IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. It is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-...
... when you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. MDC header (10-1 pin MDC) This ASUS proprietary modem header accomodates an optional modem module. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect...IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. It is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE A7V8X-X ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-...
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...These are not jumpers! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 FLOPPY A7V8X-X PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the fan manufacturer. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan...DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 5. A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to prevent incorrect...
...These are not jumpers! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 FLOPPY A7V8X-X PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the fan manufacturer. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan...DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 5. A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to prevent incorrect...
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...; A7V8X-X Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. The GAME/MIDI port on Audio model only) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. When you wish to this connector. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and... sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2...
...; A7V8X-X Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. The GAME/MIDI port on Audio model only) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. When you wish to this connector. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and... sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2...
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Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1
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AFLASH works only in DOS mode. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is for ...
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is for ...
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... ROM. The utility starts to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
... ROM. The utility starts to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information